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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.
“Severe Violator”—What You Should Know About Updated OSHA Criteria
Those of us who are involved in the construction industry are likely familiar with the…
Construction Management Software Makes Jobsites Safer
Today’s construction management software not only assists contractors in making a budget and staying on…
Focus Items for Work Inspections
The word “inspection” does not typically conjure images of safety checks but as a way…
Conduct Risk Assessment for Working Around Water
Construction crews working close to water need to know the risks they face and have…
OSHA Withdraws Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn its vaccination…
Conduct Risk Assessment for Working Around Water
Construction crews working close to water need to know the risks they face and have…
Construction professionals are familiar with the safety requirements set forth by the Occupational Safety and…
Is Your Roofing Business Prepared For an I-9 Audit?
Although President Trump is set to leave office in January 2021, President-elect Joe Biden is…
4 Critical Components You Should Include in Your Next Roofing Contract
A roofing contract is beneficial for both the contractor and the property owner for a…
4 Critical Components You Should Include in Your Next Roofing Contract
A roofing contract is beneficial for both the contractor and the property owner for 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…
Understanding License Suspension & Reinstatement For Florida Contractors
Enforcing a Non-Compete Agreement
Non-compete agreements are an important tool that can be used to protect your business against competition from an employee (or former employee). According to Investopedia,…
Exploring Different Types of Construction Contracts
When an owner and a contractor (or a contractor and a subcontractor) decide to work together on a construction project, a contract will be used…
Did You Read Your Entire Contract? Here’s Why You Should
In the construction industry, contracts are singularly responsible for ensuring that all parties meet their obligations for performance and payment. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor,…
Do You Need Assistance With Construction Proposals?
The ability to put together an appealing construction proposal is important if you want to be awarded contracts that multiple contractors are vying for. Construction…
Did You Receive a Stop-Work Order? A Construction Lawyer Can Help
Felony charges, accusations of insurance fraud, project delays, and thousands of dollars in fines; these are just a few issues your business may face after…
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 4
Each and every party involved in a construction project stands to benefit from lean construction. Contractors, material suppliers, and owners are all invested in seeing…
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…
Requirements When Creating an Infrastructure-Related Bid
Creating a construction bid is the foundation of any project. However, when bidding on infrastructure-related…
Environmental Regulations to Consider During Infrastructure Projects
Recently, there have been major changes to environmental regulations regarding infrastructure projects. As with any…
5 Common Challenges with Roadway Construction Projects
Any construction project has its share of challenges. However, when it comes to road repairs…
4 Ways COVID-19 Delays Can Impact Roadwork (And What to Do About It)
When you are working on a road construction project, it can be frustrating running into…
How to Best Prepare Your Business to Bid on Infrastructure Projects
The government routinely spends billions of dollars every year on infrastructure development projects. As a…
New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring all private companies with 100 or more…
On August 26, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court, on its own motion, amended the Florida…
Manufacturer Warranty Price Increase Provision
With the recent news that manufacturers were raising the prices of warranties, a provision is…
The Risks of Using Employees’ Biometric Information
As new technology continues to evolve, it is easy to become intrigued with new options…
Using Your Contracts to Combat the Supply Chain Crisis
Whether you are buying groceries, ordering shingles, or trying to purchase a new home, you…
Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Anti-Theft Tracking Devices and Construction Equipment Part 3
In this four-part series, a Pinellas County construction attorney is discussing high-tech ways that construction…
Anti-Theft Tracking Devices and Construction Equipment Part 4
In this four-part series, the Central FL contractor attorneys at Cotney Construction Law are discussing…
Cutting-Edge Technologies for Gathering Project Data
As the construction industry continues to look for new and innovative technologies that can cut…
GDPR is Here. Are You in Compliance? Part 2
Construction businesses should not assume that the newly adopted General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will…
The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) established a strict set of regulatory…
Department of Labor Salary Exemption Increases
The Fair Labor Standards Act implements the exemptions for minimum wage and overtime pay requirements…
What You Should Know About an Indemnity Clause
As you take on your next construction project, you may wonder about the need for…
New Law Shortens Timeframe for Construction Defect Lawsuits
If you’re a contractor, you know that construction defect lawsuits can be time-consuming and often…
Federal Judge Halts Florida Property Law Provision
Do roofing contractors have the right to advertise their business and solicit work from homeowners…
3 Common Types of Construction Lawsuits
As Nashville construction litigation attorneys, we represent a variety of professionals within the construction sector, including…
Tips for Safely Working on Metal Roofs
Metal roofing is a type of roofing system that can be made from a wide…
Everything You Need to Know About FIDIC Contracts
The global construction industry is looking for ways of addressing problems in litigation and conflict…
Everything You Need to Know About a Contractor’s Final Payment Affidavit
As you come to the end of a construction project, it comes time to settle…
Everything You Need to Know About Filing a Mechanic’s Lien in Indiana
Mechanic’s liens are a powerful tool in the construction industry for helping contractors collect compensation…
7 Potential Delays in Roadway Construction Projects
When you take on a new roadway construction project, your goal is to stay on…
American Job Funding | National Infrastructure Plan
On Wednesday, March 31, President Biden presented a national infrastructure plan intended to improve the…
$4 Billion Proposal for Colorado Transportation
Anyone who lives in Colorado knows how heavy traffic can be and how much the…
New Independent Contractor Rule Affects Subcontractors
If you use subcontractors or 1099 salespeople, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department…
Complying with the CTA Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, and will impact…
Check Your Contract: Written Notices May Be Required
Over the years, I have often said that the party with the best paper wins…
The Future of Construction: Exoskeletons Part 1
While it may seem like a thing of science fiction, exoskeletons are poised to make…
Training New Workers with Virtual Reality
The construction industry is facing an unprecedented labor shortage that has disrupted the overall growth…
Utilizing Nanomaterials to Improve Construction Materials
As the construction industry continues to grow and evolve, an increasing number of technological innovations…