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When I talk to contractors these days, the number one concern they all seem to…
On May 31, 2021, the Illinois legislature passed a new bill which, if Governor Pritzker…
Steel Shortage in South Africa
It is common knowledge that there is a shortage of steel supply in South Africa….
What Is Causing Material Delays and Price Increases?
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us felt the volatile effects of…
South Africa’s Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP)
It is no secret that one of South Africa’s biggest concerns in relation to development…
How to Grow a Construction Business – 3 Major Tips
Just running the day-to-day operations of how to grow a construction business is a huge…
Wrongful Death: How Roofing Contractors Can Avoid and Defend Against a Claim
While no roofing contractor wants to be responsible for an injury, many fail to abide…
What Florida Roofing Contractors Need to Know About Pulling Permits
The ability to pull permits and commence work is key to the success of all…
Raising the Roof: Important Considerations for Professional Roofers
As a professional roofing contractor, it’s important to understand that bad roofing decisions can cost…
Everything Contractors in Tennessee Should Know About the 20-Factor IRS Test
Effective January 1, 2020, the Volunteer State will adopt the same 20-factor test performed by…
2 Common Construction Defect Defenses in Tennessee
Construction defects are among the most common sources of litigation in the construction industry. While…
3 Valuable Construction Contract Services to Help You Boost Profits
In the construction industry, contracts are king, so it’s imperative that all contractors approach new…
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Avoid These Construction Contract Tricks and Loopholes
If an item is omitted from a contract or the language is vague, this can…
Breach of Contract and Construction
When a binding agreement is not honored, this is considered a breach of contract. In…
Are Payment Clauses Featured in Your Construction Contract?
In some cases, a crucial contract clause is omitted. In other cases, the contract language…
Consult a Construction Defect Attorney Before Exercising Your Right to Repair
Construction defects are among the most common and costly sources of disputes in the construction…
Are You Facing Steep Sanctions?
If a government agency contacts your business and warns you that you may be “facing…
Are You Ready to Secure More Government Contracts? Follow These Tips
The federal government and state governments award billions in construction contracts to construction businesses every…
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…
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…
Risks of Not Hiring an OSHA Defense Lawyer
Any time you get an OSHA citation, you have the option of challenging that citation….
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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…
Bending, punching, sheering and cutting are all amputation hazards in the workplace and failing to…
Steps to Take for Workplace Suicide Prevention
While work can fill one with personal confidence and can be great for mental health,…
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….
$1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Introduced
An ambitious $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill has been introduced. The Moving Forward Act, which would…
$1 Billion Turnpike Project Shelved in Orange County
Orange County has lost what could have been a vital infrastructure project in the form…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 3
As we discussed in the first and second sections of this five-part article, interested parties…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, there are many nuances to bid protests that…
Alberta Infrastructure Spending Boost
In news that will be music to the ears of Alberta’s struggling economy, the Premier…
Accused of Contracting Without a License? A Columbia, SC, License Defense Attorney Can Help
Operating without a contractor’s license in the state of South Carolina is a serious offense…
Acknowledging the Impact Veterans Have on the Construction Industry
This Fourth of July, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants would like to take a moment to…
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,…
New COVID-19 Guidelines from OSHA
In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
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