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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.
Permanent vs. Semi-Permanent Structures: How to Navigate Permits for Any Building Type
When setting up any type of building permit, there are many different elements you may…
What You Should Know About a Miller Act Notice
Government projects are different from regular construction projects in that they must function differently because…
Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group Unite as Cotney
Tampa, Florida, February 1, 2021 – Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group announced today that…
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update
As you undoubtedly know, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (FFCRA) was enacted…
6 Common Reasons Contractors Need a License Defense Attorney
If you’re a contractor, architect, or builder and a licensing complaint is made against you…
3 Important Facts About Retainage in Tennessee
Are you familiar with the concept of retainage? As a contractor working in the Volunteer…
7 Attributes of Successful Contractors
Does it ever feel like success is just beyond your grasp? Don’t worry, you’re not…
How Tariffs Are Impacting the Roofing Industry
When world leaders pass tariffs on imports, the far-reaching effects can be felt by roofing…
How to Prevent Your Roofing Materials from Being Stolen
Thieves are capable of stealing the roof over your head, even when you’ve yet to…
How Roofing Contractors Can Reduce Their Risk of Coming into Conflict with the Law
Roofing contractors are all too familiar with the legal obstacles they must overcome to retain…
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Construction and Demolition Wastes
There’s no avoiding waste on the project site. Every material and product being utilized on…
Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 6
In this six-part article, a Raleigh construction attorney is providing contractors and subcontractors with valuable…
Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 5
If you own a construction company and are considering ways to increase your bottom line,…
Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 4
In parts one, two, and three of this six-part article, a construction lawyer in Wilmington,…
Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 3
In this six-part article, a Greensboro contractor attorney is discussing many exciting opportunities for contractors…
Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 2
In this six-part article, construction attorneys with a Raleigh construction law firm are discussing many…
Do Contractors Have to Record Cases of COVID-19?
As construction remains an essential business throughout the state of Florida, contractors will most likely…
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was enacted into…
The Importance of Compliance with OSHA’s Lead Standard
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) identified 6,160 cases of blood lead…
Essential Summer Safety Tips Contractors Need to Know
As summer approaches, we wanted to briefly discuss the most important pieces of information contractors…
Addressing Construction Disputes and COVID-19
When nearly a third of the world’s population is living under coronavirus-related restrictions and over…
What You Need to Know About Oregon OSHA
22 states or territories, including Oregon, have state plans approved and monitored by the Occupational…
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Are You Following OSHA’s New COVID-19 Guidelines?
As the Delta variant proliferates and new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise, you…
Many construction projects require excavation, a job that can be dangerous if safety precautions are…
Use an OSHA Inspection Prep List
Nobody’s going to give your company prior warning before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
3 Questions Every Contractor Should Consider Before They Sign a Contract
We’ve said it a thousand times before and we will say it again: the construction…
Contractors have a lot to look forward to in 2020. The industry will likely continue…
The 2 Most Important Aspects of Any Roofing Project
When it comes to roofing projects, an ardent dedication to quality builds is necessary for…
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Construction Companies Report Experiencing Supply Chain Disruptions Due to Coronavirus
As of the time of this writing, the World Health Organization (WHO’s) has just declared…
Accused of a Construction Defect? Speak with a Chicago Construction Defect Attorney
A construction defect can occur during any phase of a project, even years after a…
Accused of Contracting Without a License? You Need a Chicago License Defense Attorney
With the exception of roofers, Illinois contractors are not regulated by the state. They are…
The State of Contingent Payment Clauses in Indiana
Contingent payment clauses are provisions in contracts which state that the roofing contractor will only…
Common Questions About Construction Arbitration
When it comes to a construction dispute, you have several options for resolution. You may…
Can a Contractor Charge Additional Fees After Receiving Full Payment?
When contractors work on projects, much of their work is based on educated guesses. It’s…
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