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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.
The Ins-and-Outs of Arbitration
When crafting a contract, you may find yourself questioning whether including an arbitration clause is…
Why Previously Unfinished Projects Can Be a Contractor’s Best Opportunity
If you live or work in Orlando, you’ve likely seen the building dubbed the “I-4…
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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How to Prevent the Leading Causes of Death Among Roofing Contractors Part 2
While falls may be the leading cause of death among roofers, there are other substantial…
8 Terms Related to Construction Liens That Every Contractor in North Carolina Should Know
Every state has unique requirements for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers that want to enforce…
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…
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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…
All Small Construction Businesses Can Apply for a Loan Through the Paycheck Protection Program
With the passing of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act,…
OSHA on Isolating Workers Who Show Symptoms of COVID-19
For the time being, construction companies remain essential businesses throughout the state of Florida. In…
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…
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Nail Gun Injuries Are Common, Take Precautions
Nail guns are a great way to increase productivity on a construction job and are…
Working in a Flood Zone Can Be Perilous
Construction crews can find themselves in perilous situations following floods due to heavy rains, hurricanes,…
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…
Are Roofing Insurance and General Liability Insurance the Same Thing?
When conversations turn from construction to insurance, it’s normal to feel out of your element….
7 Varieties of Roof Safety Systems
Although roof safety systems can seem like an expensive obligation, it’s always smart to invest….
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…
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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…
Using Technology to Improve Construction Site Safety
We all know that construction sites can be dangerous places. Falls, fires, and equipment malfunctions…
Construction Law and Bankruptcy: Two Key Things to Know
The construction industry, like most if not at all industries, has been gravely affected by…
The State of Contingent Payment Clauses in Indiana
Contingent payment clauses are provisions in contracts which state that the roofing contractor will only…
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