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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.
Legal Tips for Every Construction Site
Construction sites are valuable places. They employ highly skilled workers and require a wide range of expensive, specialized equipment….
Follow Scaffolding Safety Checklist
Scaffolding safety is a subject that must be taken very seriously. Both the equipment and…
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…
6 Ways to Protect Your Company During a Construction Claim
No matter how carefully you run projects, it’s only a matter of time until you…
3 Things Construction Firms Can Be Thankful For This Year
As Memphis construction attorneys, we often cover many of the most pressing and stressful issues…
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…
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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…
Can My Company Be Held to Honor a Contract If It’s Underbid?
It’s extremely difficult to create an estimate or bid that accurately predicts exactly what the…
Construction Law Resources to Rely On
Construction law can be difficult for people to grasp if they have not been trained…
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,…
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Every HR professional, manager and CEO should become familiar with the U.S. Department of Labor’s…
Crucial Safety Tips for Pipefitters
Pipefitters have a dangerous job, constantly exposed to dangerous work, heavy machinery and other workers….
New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring all private companies with 100 or more…
4 Crucial Steps for Defending Against Construction Defect Claims
The unfortunate truth is that construction defect claims are par for the course in the…
3 Ways to Resolve a Dispute With a Columbia, SC, Construction Dispute Attorney
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve seen signs of conflict emerge on…
Understanding Fall-Related Deaths by the Numbers
As we’ve discussed throughout 2020, construction firms that can combine time-tested practices with new technologies…
Did You Receive a Stop Work Order? Here’s What You Need to Know
For contractors working on government projects, it’s important to be mindful of the fact that…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 5
In this five-part series, the Orlando construction lawyers at Cotney are discussing essential elements that…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 4
In this five-part series, the Orlando construction attorneys at Cotney Construction Law are discussing essential…
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…
4 Ways COVID-19 Delays Can Impact Roadwork (And What to Do About It)
When you are working on a road construction project, it can be frustrating running into…
How to Best Prepare Your Business to Bid on Infrastructure Projects
The government routinely spends billions of dollars every year on infrastructure development projects. As a…
Avoid These Costly Mistakes on Public Infrastructure Projects
Public infrastructure is the backbone of global economic activity, facilitating the delivery of a wide…
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