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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.
3 Housekeeping Rules For a Safe and Tidy Construction Site
Construction sites can be incredibly hectic, with multiple workers carrying on different but simultaneous tasks….
Everything You Need to Know About Vibration Hazards On Your Jobsite
Every day, millions of employees in the construction industry are exposed to vibration at work…
Getting a Handle on Hand Protection
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1 million workers are treated in…
Tips to Protect Your Construction Jobsite This Winter
Construction work is already one of the most dangerous occupations, and winter weather can make…
What’s the Notice of Commencement and What Does It Mean?
A Notice of Commencement is a legal document that details that a construction project officially…
What to Look for in a Franklin, TN Construction Law Firm
When it comes to hiring a construction law firm, you want to make sure that…
Residential Roofing Trends in 2019
The lessons of 2018 have heavily influenced the roofing trends of 2019. Fire, tornadoes, hurricanes,…
4 Roofing Tools to Increase Employee Productivity
Everyone only gets 24 hours each day, and you know it’s essential to your business…
Well-written contracts are necessary to protect your legal rights as a contractor. Knowing what to…
As a contractor, you’re probably familiar with many types of construction contracts. Sometimes familiarity can…
5 Types of Building Construction Part 2
In part one of this two-part article, the Ft. Myers contractor lawyers at Cotney Construction…
5 Types of Building Construction Part 1
As a contractor, it’s important that you continue to develop an extensive understanding of buildings,…
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Testing the Limits of Tilt-Up Construction
According to the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, tilt-up construction is a specialized process in which slabs…
Construction Liens and Defects Provisions for Florida Construction Contracts
As a contractor in the Sunshine State, it’s important to be cognizant of the essential…
Building 3D-Printed Concrete Structures
Although 3D printers were first introduced in the 1980s, they have emerged as one of…
Analyzing West Palm’s Downtown Building Boom
West Palm Beach’s somewhat erratic growth over the last 100 years has resulted in millions…
An Overview of Smart City PDX Part 2
In part one of this two-part series covering Portland’s Smart City PDX initiative, the Portland…
An Overview of Smart City PDX Part 1
Portland, Oregon, has always been considered a forward-thinking city chock-full of people who want to…
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 Pros and Cons of Becoming a Specialty Contractor
According to Engineering News-Record’s (ENR’s) 2019 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list, specialty contractors generated $135.20…
Naples Will Soon Be Home to a 55-Acre Mixed-Use Development
It seems like mixed-use projects are popping up everywhere. We previously covered Downtown Tampa’s Water…
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…
Software Programs That Could Help Limit Liability in Construction
Some software programs could help limit your liability in the construction industry by ensuring that…
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Optimizing Talent in Uncertain Times
These are challenging times for both managers and employees, with so many working remotely, the…
How EOS Drives Business Success
Need a way to link the pieces of your business together and produce results? Consider…
HR Challenges in the Construction Industry
The human resources office plays an essential role in every business. However, HR professionals face…
Pre-Screen Questions Homeowners Use When Selecting a Roofing Contractor
When working on residential roofing projects, it’s not uncommon to come into contact with a…
The physically demanding nature of the roofing industry means worker fatigue is a widespread problem….
3 Ways to Seek Payment on a Construction Project Aside From Filing a Mechanics Lien
When an owner fails to pay a contractor on time, it creates a domino effect…
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Are Construction Companies Required to Give Maternity Leave?
Are construction companies required to give maternity leave? It’s an unusual question, one that construction…
Are Construction Defects Avoidable?
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, construction defects can emerge from out of nowhere and…
Common Tax Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Tax season is upon us, and you know what that means. Construction companies across the…
Changes to the Retainage Rates for Government (Public) Construction Projects
On September 18, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 101, “An Act Relating to Public…
Alberta’s New Green Initiative Aimed to Encourage Construction Innovation
Good news for contractors in the Alberta construction industry – a new initiative is helping…
On June 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” into…
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