As OSHA attorneys, we often stress the physicality of construction work and the risks these tasks present to the workers on a jobsite. We also offer our clients workplace audits […]
Understanding Work Organization Hazards Read Post »
Every construction element, from roofs to concrete foundations to plumbing, must be executed flawlessly in order to mitigate construction defects. Seemingly small issues, such as burgeoning mold growth, can lead
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 2 Read Post »
Plumbing is just one of the many facets of a construction project that can cause a construction defect. Defects can emerge shortly after project completion or years later. Regardless of
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 1 Read Post »
The construction industry’s labor shortage endemic is pushing contractors to their limit. With a dwindling skilled labor pool, it’s imperative that the construction industry focus on the sources of labor
Attracting and Retaining Vets Read Post »
Pipeline construction offers building firms the opportunity to work on lucrative projects and grow their businesses. Of course, pipeline construction work is also among the most dangerous professions in the
Enhancing Pipeline Safety Read Post »
Although construction firms realize that they must commit themselves year round to the most effective safety measures, June is especially important as it is recognized as National Safety Month. In
What to Focus on During National Safety Month Part 2 Read Post »
Although safety is always an immediate concern on the jobsite, contractors and construction firms should commit even more time to promoting safety in the workplace during the month of June,
What to Focus on During National Safety Month Part 1 Read Post »
In part one of this two-part article, the Texas OSHA defense attorneys at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants expressed the importance of educating your workforce about the dangers of working around
Working Around Downed Power Lines Part 2 Read Post »
Contractors looking to challenge a winning bid should, above all else, approach the situation objectively. This can be done by looking at the current success rate of bid protests. In
Bid Protests by the Numbers Read Post »
Communication is one of the most important factors in any partnership, and this is doubly so when large sums of money are on the line. As a contractor, you need
Avoiding Miscommunication with Clients Read Post »
