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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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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…
How Contractors Can Benefit from the CCORI
Given the never-ending threat of data breaches and identity theft, cybersecurity is a priority for…
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…
Do I Really Need a Construction Litigation Attorney?
By all means, you can represent your company during a construction dispute, but we don’t…
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…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 1
No matter the size of a project, anytime you are hired for a construction job,…
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,…
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…
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…
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