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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.
Accommodating COVID-19 Long Haulers
In the past year or so, people of all backgrounds have been impacted by the…
Key Safety Tips When Installing Exterior Building Products
When installing exterior building projects, it’s exciting to see the final result. But instead of…
Using Your Contracts to Combat the Supply Chain Crisis
Whether you are buying groceries, ordering shingles, or trying to purchase a new home, you…
Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Last year changed a lot of things in this world, including the way construction companies…
Conducting Better Employee Performance Review During COVID-19
What a year we have had on which to grade employee performance. With so many…
10 Tips for Keeping Workers Safe on Highway Projects
Over the past year, Florida has approved one of the largest highway projects to come…
3 Common Problems on Megaprojects and How to Avoid Them
Megaprojects are incredibly profitable ventures for the lawmakers, developers, and construction companies that work on…
5 Tips for Negotiating Superior Contracts
There is arguably no greater measure of a project’s potential for success than the contract…
3 Surety Organizations Every Contractor Needs to Know
Surety bonds are an integral part of the construction industry, especially for projects funded by…
7 Bid Blunders Construction Firms Don’t Want to Make
If you want to own a successful construction firm, you may be interested in getting…
Does Your Roofing Company Have a Drug-Free Workplace Policy?
Roofers face many dangers while working a physically demanding job at great heights and on…
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Are You Eligible to File a Mechanics’ Lien in North Carolina?
At some point in your construction career, you will be awaiting payment from an owner….
Colorado’s Growing Infrastructure Challenge
Colorado has a problem. “The Centennial state grew by nearly 80,000 people last year, making…
Cell Phones and a New Era of Liability in Construction
As cell phone technology reaches new heights, construction companies must adopt new policies that address…
Construction Firms and Internship Programs
As construction firms continue to tussle with a growing labor gap, employers have to consider…
Are Contractors Liable for Nail Pops?
Nail pops are commonly found in the walls and ceilings of both older and newer…
Are You Documenting These 5 Important Construction Items?
Successful contractors understand the necessity of comprehensive documentation. Every construction transaction features a litany of…
Construction Law Stats You Need to Know
The construction industry is always growing with new renovations, buildings, and commercial properties to work…
Construction Law vs. Contract Administration: How to Protect Your Firm
The construction industry has a lot of laws and regulations regarding how companies can operate….
In construction projects of any kind, communication is key to making sure tasks are completed…
Safety Challenges Associated With Working On Communication Towers
If it seems as if communication and broadcast towers are sprouting up out of neighborhoods,…
Government of Ontario Introduces Massive Infrastructure Spending Bill
In a press release issued last week, Doug Ford’s government introduced a proposed spending bill…
Contractual Way to Fight COVID-19 Liability
In previous legal newsletters, we have provided waiver and release type language for COVID-19. However,…
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New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring all private companies with 100 or more…
Plumbers Face Numerous Safety Risks
The best thing a plumber can do to stay safe on the job is to…
Vax, or Test and Mask? OSHA Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
Vax by January 4, or test and mask—that’s the gist of the new U.S. Occupational…
Understanding Fall-Related Deaths by the Numbers
As we’ve discussed throughout 2020, construction firms that can combine time-tested practices with new technologies…
What Are the Roofing License Requirements in Illinois and Chicago?
Becoming a licensed contractor is an important step for any roofer. Not only does it…
What Hazards Can Outdoor Construction Workers Encounter?
Summer is in full swing here in Florida. Contractors can expect scorching heat and heavy…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 4
In this five-part series, the Orlando construction attorneys at Cotney Construction Law are discussing essential…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 3
Many experienced contractors make the mistake of verbally agreeing to perform work on a project…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, when a contractor agrees to work on a…
Can My Subcontractor Bill Me For More Than the Estimate?
As a construction company, you often work with subcontractors to get projects finished. This makes…
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers About Verbal Contracts in Construction Law
Everyone is, at least, somewhat familiar with the concept of verbal contracts. In fact, most…
Construction Defects on Mortgaged Homes
Construction defects are always a problem for construction companies. However, changes in legislation have changed…
Avoid These Costly Mistakes on Public Infrastructure Projects
Public infrastructure is the backbone of global economic activity, facilitating the delivery of a wide…
What to Do If Accused of Damage or Defects When Laying Underground Utilities
Winning a major government infrastructure project can propel your career to new levels. Landing a…
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…
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