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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.
Everything You Need to Know About Soil Defects
If you’ve worked in the construction industry for any period of time, you know that…
Predicting and Preventing Workplace Injuries With Predictive Analytics
The number one thing all employers in the construction industry should be looking to do…
Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact During Construction Projects
Environmentally friendly projects are a growing trend. These projects are called green projects, or sustainable…
Penalties for Hiring Undocumented Workers
As a contractor, hiring talented individuals is important. Unfortunately, there may be instances where the…
Hurricane Preparation for the Jobsite
Hurricane season is technically June 1 through November 30, but if 2020 is any indicator,…
How to Avoid Contract Disputes
Whether you are a seasoned contractor or are new to the industry, contract disputes are…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 4
A good cost estimate is accurate and protects all parties as it ensures that money…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 3
As we learned in parts one and two of our series, cost estimators are critical…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 2
Cost estimators are essential to every construction project. Their accurate forecast of project costs is…
A Guide to Construction Estimating Part 1
Construction cost estimating is the process of forecasting the cost of a program, project, or…
5 Skills to Excel in Construction Management Part 2
Although construction management is rooted in traditional project management practices, unique skills and professional knowledge…
Hurricane Preparedness for Roofers
During hurricane season, homeowners and construction business owners alike must be sure that they are…
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Common Dangers Present on the Construction Site Part 1
Construction projects come with many challenges. Between investing in materials, leasing equipment, dealing with deadlines,…
Anti-Theft Tracking Devices and Construction Equipment Part 2
If you are a contractor, hopefully you have already instituted some theft prevention countermeasures to…
Anti-Theft Tracking Devices and Construction Equipment Part 1
Hundreds of millions of dollars in construction equipment are stolen from jobsites every year. Unfortunately,…
A Solution for Mitigating Risk on Construction Job Sites
Construction projects big and small come with risks whether they be theft or safety related….
Construction Lawyer in Greensboro, NC
Proudly Serving Employers From concept to completion, our Greensboro construction lawyers can provide you with…
Contractor Lawyer in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Providing Construction Law Services Our Ft. Lauderdale contractor lawyers provide legal guidance to contractors and…
Are You Eligible to File a Mechanics’ Lien in North Carolina?
At some point in your construction career, you will be awaiting payment from an owner….
Delays, Disputes, and Drama: DIA’s Great Hall Project
Denver travelers (and taxpayers) have been waiting patiently for the completion of the Great Hall…
Is Your Construction Company Hitting Its Profit Margin Goals?
Only half of all small businesses survive their first five years. You can bet that…
It Looks Like Tennessee’s “Right to Work” Laws Are Here to Stay
Here at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we’ve made it our mission to keep employers in…
The Construction Challenges Behind Segra Stadium
America’s national pastime deserves to be seen in person at a beautiful ballpark. That’s just…
What Out-Of-State Contractors Need to Know About Working in Oregon
Contractors are always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition in the hopes…
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Steel Shortage in South Africa
It is common knowledge that there is a shortage of steel supply in South Africa….
What Is Causing Material Delays and Price Increases?
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us felt the volatile effects of…
South Africa’s Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP)
It is no secret that one of South Africa’s biggest concerns in relation to development…
Raising the Roof: Important Considerations for Professional Roofers
As a professional roofing contractor, it’s important to understand that bad roofing decisions can cost…
Everything Contractors in Tennessee Should Know About the 20-Factor IRS Test
Effective January 1, 2020, the Volunteer State will adopt the same 20-factor test performed by…
2 Common Construction Defect Defenses in Tennessee
Construction defects are among the most common sources of litigation in the construction industry. While…
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A New Federal Policy Aims to Limit Opioid Use for Injured Workers
On September 23, 2019, the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) set forth a policy…
The labor shortage remains one of the most challenging problems facing construction companies. It would…
Are Change Orders Costing Your Business Time and Money? Keep These 4 Tips in Mind
In an industry known for tight deadlines, cost overruns, and unforeseen circumstances, change orders are…
Construction Defects on Mortgaged Homes
Construction defects are always a problem for construction companies. However, changes in legislation have changed…
Characteristics of Troublesome Construction Clients
In the construction business, you meet all kinds of clients. Most clients are easy to…
Common Roadblocks in Commercial Construction
A successful construction contractor knows and understands that it’s not uncommon for complications to arise…
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