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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.
Plumbers Need to Know How to Prevent Safety Obstacles
Plumbers – they unclog toilets and drain pipes, right? Well, as every plumber knows, there…
Mental Health in the Workplace
For human resources professionals, addressing mental health issues in the workplace has always been important….
Combatting Rising Prices on Construction Projects
In recent months, the supply chain crisis has impacted businesses worldwide, and the construction industry…
The Risks of Using Employees’ Biometric Information
As new technology continues to evolve, it is easy to become intrigued with new options…
If you are an immigrant with hopes of becoming a U.S. citizen, getting a green…
Eye Protection of Great Importance in Construction Industry
The top two reasons for eye injury on a construction site are failure to wearing…
5 Tips for Navigating Your Way Through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
If you were fortunate enough to receive funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
4 Questions Contractors Have During Uncertain Times
Regardless of the size of your business or your location, if you work in construction,…
12 Common Questions Employers Have About the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
With the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the country, construction employers have been…
Construction Creditors and The Possible Rise in Bankruptcy Filings
The current COVID-19 pandemic brings a level of uncertainty to industries throughout the United States….
5 Common Questions Employers Have About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Effective on April 1, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers to…
What You Should Know About Fall Protection Rescue
Occupational Health & Safety Magazine cites fall protection rescue as the most commonly overlooked aspect…
Enforcing Liquidated Damages Clauses Part 1
Liquidated damages clauses are used to protect one party in the event that another party breaches the contract. In the construction industry, disputes like this…
Dealing With Change After Drafting a Contract
When you think of a construction project, it is likely you won’t visualize a perfectly executed project from start to finish. With so many moving…
Drafting a Teaming Agreement Part 2
Entering a teaming agreement is a valuable way for independent parties to profit from government contracts. For this agreement to be successful, a teaming agreement…
Drafting a Teaming Agreement Part 1
If you are considering teaming with another firm to pursue a government contract, you must first decide which party will be the prime contractor and…
Critical Contract Clauses Part 2
As Jacksonville construction lawyers, we know the importance of drafting construction contracts with much thought and care. This is why we’ve created this two-part article…
Critical Contract Clauses Part 1
Well-drafted construction contracts will cover every project detail from beginning to end. It will identify basics such parties, the work, and cost of the project….
Compliance Advice When Reopening the Workplace
The last few months have presented small businesses owners with a variety of challenges. From…
Construction Backlog Experiences Record Decline
On May 12, 2020, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator…
Are You Maintaining COVID-19 Related Documentation?
Construction business owners have a lot of areas of their business they need to manage….
Autonomous Technology Addressing Labor Shortage in the Construction Industry
By this point, you’re probably well aware that the construction industry is facing a labor…
COVID-19: Managing Employees With Pre-Existing Conditions
As Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan is now underway, employers are beginning to transition…
An In-Depth Look at Florida’s Right to Repair Laws
Right now, you probably have enough on your plate without having to worry about being…
Common Causes of Construction Litigation
Common Infrastructure Legal Mistakes to Avoid
Keeping Labor Department Citations Out of the News
In recent years, various branches of the Labor Department have been in the habit of distributing negative news releases about businesses that have received citations. If your…
3 Strategies for Managing the New Minimum Wage
On Election Day 2020, Florida voters passed Amendment 2, which raises the minimum wage in…
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…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Managers
It’s the New Year, which means it is time for construction companies to assess their…
Hazards are always present on construction sites, so companies must work hard in 2022 to…
OSHA Extends Comment Period for Heat Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the comment period…
5G: Game-Changing Technology for Construction Projects
What is 5G? 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global…
3 Provisions to Include in Your Residential Roofing Contract
A contract can be a roofer’s best friend because it will contain terms that will…
How to Generate Quality Roofing Leads
If you’ve been in the roofing business for any period of time, you know how…
Important Standards and Specifications for NCDOT Projects Part 1
Contractors who engage in business with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) must be…
Everything You Need to Know About Demand Letters
Demand letters can be a powerful tool for contractors who have been snubbed by an…
Bidding Requirements for Construction and Repair Contracts in North Carolina Part 4
In parts one, two, and three of this four-part series, a Charlotte bid protest lawyer…
Construction Law and Bankruptcy: Two Key Things to Know
The construction industry, like most if not at all industries, has been gravely affected by…
Common Questions About Construction Arbitration
When it comes to a construction dispute, you have several options for resolution. You may…
Can a Contractor Charge Additional Fees After Receiving Full Payment?
When contractors work on projects, much of their work is based on educated guesses. It’s…
Common Construction Contract Mistakes
Having a strong construction contract is your company’s number one defense in maintaining the best…
5 Tips for Drafting a Bid or Contract for Underground Utilities
The U.S. government is currently investing in major infrastructure projects, including underground utilities, that will…
Can a Construction Contract Be Invalidated?
Contracts are largely seen as being infallible and unbreakable, at least without causing some type…
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