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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.
Conduct Risk Assessment for Working Around Water
Construction crews working close to water need to know the risks they face and have…
Project managers control every stage of roofing installation from pre-construction through completion. Projects need to…
Top Safety Concerns on Construction Sites
It does not take anything extraordinary to bring danger to a construction worksite. A tool…
When accidents occur on construction sites, the company faces significant losses, as do the employees…
Fatalities Up Among Hispanic Workers
Hispanic workers are a growing population in the construction trades, playing critical roles in the…
Follow Safety Procedures at Well Sites
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently fined a Caribbean refinery…
Understanding License Suspension & Reinstatement For Florida Contractors
3 Causes of Cost Overruns and How to Manage Them
Cost overruns are a regular occurrence on mid-sized and large multimillion-dollar construction projects across the…
5 Losses That Can Occur at a Construction Site and How to Prevent Them
When undertaking construction projects, your job site is home to several vital and expensive assets….
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…
5 Common Challenges with Roadway Construction Projects
Any construction project has its share of challenges. However, when it comes to road repairs…
5 Common Immigration Employment Mistakes for Contractors
Hiring top talent is key in the construction industry. Whether it’s hiring engineers or skilled…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 3
Lean construction is a collection of principles that emphasizes communication, collaboration, and waste reduction on construction projects. In the previous section, we covered a few…
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 2
Lean construction combines many of the principals that successful construction companies already follow. In part one of this four-part series, a Florida construction attorney at…
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 1
Construction companies desperately need to cut costs and conserve resources if they wish to stay competitive in this industry. We’ve previously addressed this concern with…
How Department of Labor Regulations Affect Government Bidding
When a contractor is awarded a government contract, it gives them the unique opportunity to provide labor and supplies to public works projects that can…
What Is the Deadline to Protest a Bid?
Not all bids are awarded equally. Unfortunately, bias can find its way into the bidding process for a government contract, forcing a construction firm to…
Avoid These Costly Mistakes on Public Infrastructure Projects
Public infrastructure is the backbone of global economic activity, facilitating the delivery of a wide…
What to Do If Accused of Damage or Defects When Laying Underground Utilities
Winning a major government infrastructure project can propel your career to new levels. Landing 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…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
Construction Industry Trends to Expect in 2021
Companies are prone to looking for the processes that work best and sticking to them…
Can You Make a Claim Without a Written Contract in Construction?
Contracts are at the heart of construction operations. Without a contract, your company won’t be…
Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Labor Secretary Makes the Case for More OSHA Staffing
When President Biden was sworn into office earlier this year, everyone anticipated that he would…
California’s Heat Advisory Reminder
June has arrived, summer is around the corner, and many western states will be facing…
Washington OSHA Issues New Heat Standard
Summer 2021 has been a scorcher across the country, and the Northwest has set seemingly…
OSHA Violations Result in Jail Time
Every contractor dreads an OSHA citation—fearing fines, work shutdowns, and harm to reputation. But in…
Construction Infrastructure : Fixing Old Roads or Building New Ones?
As the ambitious $2.3 trillion infrastructure construction bill is currently being debated in Congress, many…
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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…
4 Months Later — Hurricane Ian Recovery: Advice for Businesses
The past few months have been challenging for many areas of Florida. Hurricane Ian brought…
Legal Issues with Material Substitutions
Material substitutions have become increasingly more common as a result of material unavailability. However, there…
Tips for Safely Working on Metal Roofs
Metal roofing is a type of roofing system that can be made from a wide…
How to Ensure You Get Paid For Your Next Roofing Project in Tennessee
It’s an essential principle of business that we all want to be paid for the…
Essential Elements of a Commercial Roofing Contract
In the commercial roofing business, a contractor-client agreement or contract is as essential to your…
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…
Florida is home to some of the highest valued public construction projects in the United…
Filing a Mechanic’s Lien in Tennessee During the COVID-19 Outbreak
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re looking to secure payment from an owner or…
Common Construction Contract Mistakes
Having a strong construction contract is your company’s number one defense in maintaining the best…
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…
Can a Construction Contract Be Invalidated?
Contracts are largely seen as being infallible and unbreakable, at least without causing some type…
Check Your Contract: Written Notices May Be Required
Over the years, I have often said that the party with the best paper wins…
“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…
CES 2019: Exploring the Future of Construction with Technology Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Sarasota construction attorneys from Cotney Attorneys &…
CES 2019: Exploring the Future of Construction with Technology Part 1
According to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) website, “CES is the world’s gathering place for…
Autonomous Drones in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is no stranger to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly…