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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.
Five Considerations for a Renewable Energy PPP
As you likely know, a public-private partnership (PPP or P3) is a contract between a…
What You Need to Know About International Construction Law
As the world becomes more globalized, the construction industry is growing to match. More construction…
Importance of Staying Ahead of Project Deadlines
In every project, there are deadlines that must be kept. The project’s schedule relies on…
How to Win Your Contractor License Defense Case
Earlier this month, an unlicensed contractor in Prescott, Arizona, was ordered to pay nearly $70,000…
Why Prefabrication May Be the Future of Construction
On January 29th, North America’s leading provider of commercial construction project data and market forecasting…
How to Navigate Arbitration, Mediation, and Litigation with Government Contracts
Construction dispute claims can be difficult with any project. But when you are working on…
4 Questions That Help You Decide If Your Employee Handbook Is Outdated
Whether you have a huge construction firm or a small roofing business, employers should fear…
What Contractors Should Consider When Working Out-Of-State Part 1
The construction industry is no stranger to labor shortages, and it’s not uncommon for contractors…
10 Tips for Keeping Your Construction Projects on Schedule
Completing a construction project on schedule is paramount for contractors looking to keep cash and…
3 Ways a Legal Retainer Can Keep You in Business
Experienced contractors are familiar with the inevitability of legal disputes in the construction industry. Today’s…
3 Questions Every Contractor Should Ask When a Dispute Arises
When a dispute arises, whether the result of an owner refusing to pay, a defective…
6 Excuses Employers Make For Violating Wage and Hour Laws Part 2
Some employers deliberately withhold earnings from their workforce. Others do it accidentally. Regardless of their…
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Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 2
As we discussed in part one of this two-part series, contractors in Alabama have to…
Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 1
The mechanic’s lien is one of the most powerful tools that a contractor can employ…
Construction Lawyers and Retainer Agreements
Construction firms should consider having a Nashville construction dispute lawyer on retainer. In this brief…
Raising Roads to Combat Sea Level Rise
Rising sea levels are threatening South Florida, and its roadways may soon be underwater unless…
Defects in Steel-Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Transportation systems are crucial for our economy and the general well-being of our society. Unfortunately,…
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Accelerated Bridge Construction
Accelerated bridge construction is an important innovation in horizontal construction that allows contractors to erect…
4 Reasons To Focus on Highway Construction Projects
Infrastructure is the backbone of our economy. Although the United States hasn’t seen a massive…
Creating a Strategy to Reopen Your Workplace After COVID-19
As stores and restaurants are set to reopen in Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan,…
OSHA’s New COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce….
Oregon OSHA Reports Sharp Rise in Workplace Complaints Following Statewide Stay-At-Home Order
On March 23, Gov. Kate Brown issued a statewide stay-at-home order requiring residents to remain…
Be Mindful of Tennessee Law While Operating With an Emergency Contractor’s License
More so than many other states, Tennessee has been hit hard this past couple of…
Contractors in Hard-Hit Tennessee Struggle to Repair Tornado Damage Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From March 2-3, a powerful storm hit Middle Tennessee, bringing with it tornadoes with wind…
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Why You Should Update Your Handbook Regularly
Many companies create an employee handbook, print copies, post it online, and then never think…
As you probably know, a contract outlines what you are responsible for on a construction…
COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for Green Cards
For those wishing to obtain green cards in the United States, the list of requirements…
4 Questions Every Roofer Should Ask Themselves Before Signing a Contract
Every contract you enter into has the potential to decide the course of a project….
New AI Endorsements – Automatic Status for Completed Operations
The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) recently released 92 new and 42 revised endorsements for…
3 Professional Partnerships to Help You Take Your Construction Business to the Next Level
If you didn’t want to grow your construction business, you never would have started it…
Elements That Make a Contract Unenforceable
When you enter a contract, a legally binding agreement, all parties involved are expected to…
Florida Law and Contract Termination
Before beginning a construction project, all parties must come to a mutual agreement on the…
Florida Construction Contract Requirements
Florida Statutes play an integral role in construction contracting. Because Florida Statutes frequently evolve and…
COVID-19: Answering Construction Firms Most Pressing Employment Questions About the Pandemic
By now, everyone is aware of the significant impact the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is having…
Common Construction Defects in Florida
A construction defect is any flaw in the design, workmanship, or materials of a structure…
COVID-19: Preventing Workplace Exposure in Construction
As many workplaces around the world close their doors in an attempt to prevent the…
Protect Your Workers or Face OSHA Citations
A recent report released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reveals that many companies fall short in training and protecting employees with the right…
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is contacted by a whistleblower, it can…
Coverage Triggers for Construction Defect Claims
Even if you have done your best work, you still may be accused of construction…
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