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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.
4 Ways to Prevent Runovers and Backovers in Construction
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), backover and runover fatalities account for dozens…
Prepare an Effective Scope of Work For Your Next Construction Project
Every professional in the construction industry can tell you that one of the most important…
The Factors Involved in Termination for Cause
If you’re a contractor that owns a construction business, it’s important to be aware of…
Mitigating Construction Payment Disputes
If you’ve worked in the construction industry for any period of time, you know that…
Everything You Need to Know About Patent Defects
Construction defects are unfortunately very common and often lead to disputes over whether or not…
Most Common Causes of Construction Liens
A construction lien places a hold on a property so that that property cannot be…
5 Important Facts About Florida Workers’ Compensation
Work-related injuries happen when you least expect them. Injuring yourself on the job affects your…
Roofing: One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the United States
According to the 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (released by the Bureau of Labor…
Is Your Construction Site Prepared for June’s National Safety Month
Construction professionals across the nation should be focused on reducing injury and death rates at…
3 Practical Safe Driving Tips for Roofing Contractors
Roofing is dangerous work. Typically, when you hear about construction jobsite accidents, falls top that…
5 Trending Topics in Construction Part 2
The construction industry is historically known to be slow to change; however, our Chattanooga construction…
5 Trending Topics in Construction Part 1
The construction industry has been making moves in several areas from big data to green…
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Cost Indices and Cost Estimates Part 1
Historical cost data is commonly used to help make precise cost estimates for construction projects,…
Considering the Price of Construction for Cost Estimators Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Dade County construction attorneys at Cotney Construction…
Considering the Price of Construction for Cost Estimators Part 1
When considering the vast quantity of items that collectively form a cost estimate for a…
Computer-Aided Cost Estimation Part 1
Collaborating with cost estimators is an important part of the early stages of any construction…
Computer-Aided Cost Estimation Part 2
When you want to secure accurate cost estimates for an upcoming project, you want to…
Comparing Land Surveyors and Construction Surveyors
Land surveys are conducted for a number of reasons. Generally, you will work with a…
You Can’t Fake a Lawyer’s Demand Letter
When a dispute emerges on a construction project, the demand letter is the first tool…
Worst-Case Scenario: The Construction Contract
General contractors and subcontractors alike can find themselves in a difficult position as a result…
What Mistakes Could Your Construction Contract Be Hiding?
The construction contract is king. It’s the single most important determiner of how projects, payments,…
The Qualities of a Great Arbitrator
Picking an arbitrator in advance of a new project may be one of the best…
Our Portland law firm has made it its duty to ensure that contractors working out…
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely encountered an owner or general contractor who refuses to…
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COVID-19 and Technology Necessities for Roofing Industry
“FOR A BUSINESS TO SURVIVE, IT MUST GROW AND ACQUIRE NEW OPPORTUNITIES.” The year 2020…
Using Smartsheet to Build Business Success in Roofing
Overview of the Smartsheet Platform Smartsheet is a cloud-based work platform that has a familiar…
Using KPIs and OKRs in Your Business Strategy
One of the most frequently asked questions I get by contractors is, what should my…
5 Reasons Why Subcontractors Should Hire a Lawyer to Review Their Contracts Part 2
When the time comes to sign your next construction contract, are you taking the time…
5 Reasons Why Subcontractors Should Hire a Lawyer to Review Their Contracts Part 1
Our Denver construction lawyers have said it time and time again: contracts are the lifeblood…
4 Reasons Your Workers are Walking Away from the Construction Industry
No matter what industry you work in, getting your employees to sustain a feeling of…
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An Introduction to the Litigation Process Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Miami contractor attorneys at Cotney Attorneys &…
An Introduction to the Litigation Process Part 1
According to the Cornell Law School, litigation is “the process of resolving disputes by filing…
Coming to Terms with Significant Construction Defects
Defects are common in the construction industry, but the majority of these defects are insignificant…
Two Types of Cases a Charlotte Contractor License Defense Lawyer Can Handle
It can be somewhat daunting deciding when and why to seek help from a contractor…
Can OSHA impose COVID-19 Guidelines?
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise throughout the United States, we have grown accustomed to…
Employers in Washington should be aware of upcoming changes in safety rules established by the…
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