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Navigating the complexities of construction law is crucial for any contractor looking to build a resilient business. With decades of experience, Trent Cotney’s blog is your essential resource for staying ahead of legal challenges and ensuring your business is equipped for long-term success.
Feds Step in When States Fail to Protect Workers from Virus
States could lose regulatory power over workplace safety if they fail to require companies to…
Bending, punching, sheering and cutting are all amputation hazards in the workplace and failing to…
Steps to Take for Workplace Suicide Prevention
While work can fill one with personal confidence and can be great for mental health,…
Avoid Most Common OSHA Pitfalls
Construction sites are one of the places most plagued with OSHA violations, so it is…
Don’t Slack on HR Documentation
HR documents perform a vital role for every business in recording employment information. Face it,…
The Importance of Construction Site Safety
Construction, an essential industry for thousands of years, employs more than 11 million Americans today….
A Deadly Fall Highlights Common Safety and Employment Legal Concerns in the Construction Industry
A young worker has died after plummeting 120 feet on a construction site in Nashville….
$1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Introduced
An ambitious $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill has been introduced. The Moving Forward Act, which would…
$1 Billion Turnpike Project Shelved in Orange County
Orange County has lost what could have been a vital infrastructure project in the form…
3 Types of Disputes an Indianapolis Construction Dispute Attorney Can Help With
In an industry known for tight profit margins, strict deadlines, and high expectations, construction disputes…
4 Ways an Indianapolis Construction Attorney Can Protect Your Business
If you own a construction business in the Hoosier State, you may be wondering what…
What If An Employee Refuses to Return to Work?
Unfortunately, the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has presented many challenges to all industries,…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 4
As we have covered in sections one, two, and three, there are several reasons why a contractor elects to challenge a bid awarded to a…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 3
As we discussed in the first and second sections of this five-part article, interested parties that were not awarded a contract due to a violation…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, there are many nuances to bid protests that require the attention of an Orlando construction attorney. For example,…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 1
At Cotney Construction Law, our Orlando construction lawyers help contractors procure government projects through the bid process. In some cases, you may submit a bid…
Critical Provisions for Residential Contracts
When entering a residential contract, it is crucial that you have your contract reviewed by a competent Jacksonville contractor lawyer to guard yourself against any…
How to Win Bids on Government Contracts Part 1
Billions of dollars in government contracts are awarded to construction businesses annually. Whether it’s federal, state, or local projects worth millions of dollars or much…
Alberta Infrastructure Spending Boost
In news that will be music to the ears of Alberta’s struggling economy, the Premier…
Accused of Contracting Without a License? A Columbia, SC, License Defense Attorney Can Help
Operating without a contractor’s license in the state of South Carolina is a serious offense…
Acknowledging the Impact Veterans Have on the Construction Industry
This Fourth of July, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants would like to take a moment to…
Construction in Colorado Pushes Ahead Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
Construction in Colorado and Denver, the state capital, has pushed ahead despite the many challenges…
Construction Employment Rebounds After Historic Job Loss
April 2020 was not kind to the construction industry. The month of April saw the…
Construction in Jacksonville Remained Strong During Pandemic
The past few months have been some of the toughest in recent memory for construction…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Industry
COVID-19 is changing how the construction industry operates on a global scale. Like other industries,…
New COVID-19 Guidelines from OSHA
In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
Five Considerations for a Renewable Energy PPP
As you likely know, a public-private partnership (PPP or P3) is a contract between a…
How to Prepare Your Company for Construction Defect Litigation
When your company has a dispute to settle regarding construction defects, there is a high…
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Fatalities Up Among Hispanic Workers
Hispanic workers are a growing population in the construction trades, playing critical roles in the…
Follow Safety Procedures at Well Sites
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently fined a Caribbean refinery…
Achieve Agility with Site Visibility
Construction contractors often have difficulty keeping up with where a project stands, what the roadblocks…
5 Common Challenges with Roadway Construction Projects
Any construction project has its share of challenges. However, when it comes to road repairs…
5 Common Immigration Employment Mistakes for Contractors
Hiring top talent is key in the construction industry. Whether it’s hiring engineers or skilled…
A Comprehensive Guide to Construction Defect Claims and How to Avoid Them
One of the most disheartening things a general contractor can ever experience is learning that…
How Department of Labor Regulations Affect Government Bidding
When a contractor is awarded a government contract, it gives them the unique opportunity to…
What Is the Deadline to Protest a Bid?
Not all bids are awarded equally. Unfortunately, bias can find its way into the bidding…
Everything You Need to Know About Healthcare Construction Part 1
Healthcare construction serves a critical function in our country’s infrastructure. Hospitals help keep our population…
Understanding Highway & Road Construction Work Zone Safety
According to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), transportation accidents have been the leading…
Are Construction Workers More Prone to Health Risk Behaviors?
In July of 2020, United States federal agency The National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
Common Environment Laws That Impact Construction Projects in Chicago
Chicago is in the middle of a restoration where new resources are being built and…
OSHA Violations Result in Jail Time
Every contractor dreads an OSHA citation—fearing fines, work shutdowns, and harm to reputation. But in…
Construction Infrastructure : Fixing Old Roads or Building New Ones?
As the ambitious $2.3 trillion infrastructure construction bill is currently being debated in Congress, many…
7 Potential Delays in Roadway Construction Projects
When you take on a new roadway construction project, your goal is to stay on…
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