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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.
Building a Winning Sales Culture
The sales culture of your company can make or break your business. Engraining a healthy…
Optimizing Talent in Uncertain Times
These are challenging times for both managers and employees, with so many working remotely, the…
How EOS Drives Business Success
Need a way to link the pieces of your business together and produce results? Consider…
HR Challenges in the Construction Industry
The human resources office plays an essential role in every business. However, HR professionals face…
Protecting Yourself During the Materials Crisis
If you are facing material delays or discovering that the supplies you need are not…
California’s Heat Advisory Reminder
June has arrived, summer is around the corner, and many western states will be facing…
Florida Roofing License Requirements and Penalties
Florida roofers, like all contractors, must be licensed to perform work. In this brief article,…
Pre-Screen Questions Homeowners Use When Selecting a Roofing Contractor
When working on residential roofing projects, it’s not uncommon to come into contact with a…
The physically demanding nature of the roofing industry means worker fatigue is a widespread problem….
3 Ways to Seek Payment on a Construction Project Aside From Filing a Mechanics Lien
When an owner fails to pay a contractor on time, it creates a domino effect…
4 Construction Contract Mistakes You Never Want to Make
As a construction business owner, your attention may be on project performance, business strategy, and…
6 Fireable Offenses Construction Business Owners Should Be Aware Of Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Jacksonville construction lawyer from Cotney Attorneys &…
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Can My Workers Listen to Music on the Project Site?
Your workers are tasked with performing physically exhausting activities on a daily basis. They work…
Challenges Contractors Face When Building in Humid Climates
Humidity in Florida can be stifling. With an average relative humidity of 74.5 percent (#2…
Construction Waste: More Than Debris
The construction industry’s ability to generate massive amounts of waste would be a rather impressive…
Are Construction Companies Required to Give Maternity Leave?
Are construction companies required to give maternity leave? It’s an unusual question, one that construction…
Are Construction Defects Avoidable?
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, construction defects can emerge from out of nowhere and…
Common Tax Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Tax season is upon us, and you know what that means. Construction companies across the…
Copyrights for Construction Photos
It is not uncommon for contractors to take photos of their work. After all, photos…
Changes to the Retainage Rates for Government (Public) Construction Projects
On September 18, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 101, “An Act Relating to Public…
Alberta’s New Green Initiative Aimed to Encourage Construction Innovation
Good news for contractors in the Alberta construction industry – a new initiative is helping…
On June 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” into…
Best Practices for Hurricane Response and Recovery Operations
As of the time of this writing, the National Hurricane Center is tracking at least…
How to Hold an Effective Safety Stand-Down
The week of September 14-18, 2020, marks the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) 7th…
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How Contractors Can Benefit from the CCORI
Given the never-ending threat of data breaches and identity theft, cybersecurity is a priority for…
How Exoskeletons Can Protect Your Crew
You may not be surprised to hear these OSHA statistics: 21 percent of all worker…
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…
Do I Really Need a Construction Litigation Attorney?
By all means, you can represent your company during a construction dispute, but we don’t…
2 Reasons Why a Construction Lawyer Should File Your Bid Protest
North Carolina has seen steady population growth over the past decade. In fact, the Tarheel…
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….
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 1
No matter the size of a project, anytime you are hired for a construction job,…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 5
As we have discussed throughout this series, there are several ways a contractor can protest…
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…
Characteristics of Troublesome Construction Clients
In the construction business, you meet all kinds of clients. Most clients are easy to…
Common Roadblocks in Commercial Construction
A successful construction contractor knows and understands that it’s not uncommon for complications to arise…
COVID-19 and Safety on Your Job Site
The outbreak of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic has created havoc in all aspects of society,…
A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Rooftop Safety and Accessibility
According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2019 published by the U.S. Bureau of…
Understanding OSHA Guidelines During a Pandemic
As an organization responsible for worksite safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is…
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,…
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