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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.
Prevalence of Unsubstantiated Claims
Your Legal Options for Differing Site Conditions
Differing site conditions (DSC) on a construction project can create significant problems for the construction…
Force Majeure in the Construction Industry
When Are Civil Engineers Liable for Defects?
When working on a government infrastructure project, contractors will work with civil engineers to complete…
Your Construction Company’s Options Against Unfounded Liens from Contractors
Questions to Ask a Construction Lawyer Before Hiring Them
6 Reasons Why Bid Protests Occur Part 1
If you are looking to secure lucrative government projects, the next step is to place…
7 Types of Tennessee Contractor Licenses Part 2
In Tennessee, there are several different types of contractor licenses available. They depend on the…
7 Types of Tennessee Contractor Licenses Part 1
Tennessee has several types of contractor licenses which can make the bidding and licensing process…
4 Benefits of Hiring a Construction Lawyer to Negotiate Your Contracts Part 2
Picture this — you’ve spent the past year building residential properties for a gated community…
4 Benefits of Hiring a Construction Lawyer to Negotiate Your Contracts Part 1
Every construction project needs an ironclad contract to ensure that all parties are held accountable….
Roofing Apprenticeships in Florida
The roofing industry, much like the construction industry as a whole, is aging and needs…
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Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 1
There are many lucrative opportunities to work on exciting government projects. In this six-part article,…
Construction Defects: Landscape and Soil Defects
If a construction defect is found, it can severely impact a contractor’s business. Any condition…
Construction Defects: 4 Causes of Foundation Failure
Because Florida’s water table is generally close to the surface, there is often a seasonal…
Breach of Contract Claims: Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims
As a contractor, you know disagreements can happen in the construction industry. At times those…
Contending With Cancer in the Construction Industry Part 2
Maintaining a safe and healthy project site is a challenge that contractors are forced to…
Contending With Cancer in the Construction Industry Part 1
The construction industry has made considerable strides to protect the health and safety of workers….
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…
Addressing the Coronavirus in Boston
As COVID-19 begins to spread throughout the U.S., federal, state and local governments have instituted…
COVID-19 Master OSHA, Construction and Employment Law FAQs
As COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives, it is crucial for employers to be…
Navigating OSHA During COVID-19
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting employers throughout the nation, it can be challenging to navigate…
COVID-19: Preventing Workplace Exposure in Construction
As many workplaces around the world close their doors in an attempt to prevent the…
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Accommodating COVID-19 Long Haulers
In the past year or so, people of all backgrounds have been impacted by the…
Key Safety Tips When Installing Exterior Building Products
When installing exterior building projects, it’s exciting to see the final result. But instead of…
Using Your Contracts to Combat the Supply Chain Crisis
Whether you are buying groceries, ordering shingles, or trying to purchase a new home, you…
10 Tips for Keeping Workers Safe on Highway Projects
Over the past year, Florida has approved one of the largest highway projects to come…
3 Common Problems on Megaprojects and How to Avoid Them
Megaprojects are incredibly profitable ventures for the lawmakers, developers, and construction companies that work on…
5 Tips for Negotiating Superior Contracts
There is arguably no greater measure of a project’s potential for success than the contract…
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Could the Coronavirus Impact the Construction Industry?
Everyone is on edge wondering where the coronavirus (COVID-19) is heading, especially those in the…
Common Myths About Stop-Work Orders and Workers Compensation
Operating a construction site without workers’ compensation coverage is against the law in Florida. It…
Asheville’s Take on Affordable Housing
The city of Asheville has taken a renewed interest in providing residents with affordable housing….
Construction Law Stats You Need to Know
The construction industry is always growing with new renovations, buildings, and commercial properties to work…
Construction Law vs. Contract Administration: How to Protect Your Firm
The construction industry has a lot of laws and regulations regarding how companies can operate….
In construction projects of any kind, communication is key to making sure tasks are completed…
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