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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.
Four Key Clauses for Safety Manuals
Manuals should clearly define training, monitoring, disciplinary consequences and safety requirements. Here are four key…
Ladders are present on virtually every jobsite and provide employees with convenient options to access…
Mold Disclaimer Contract Provision
Mold and microbial growth may exist on a project prior to a roofing contractor performing…
Roofing contractors often face issues associated with the existing roof deck. In steep slope construction,…
Cheat Sheet for Employee COVID-19 Exposure
Keep in mind that these guidelines are constantly changing, and you may have additional state…
Effective Construction Mediation
For those in the construction industry that have participated in pre-claim, court-ordered mediation, the process…
Tips for Nail Gun Safety Part 1
Any construction professional knows how much the use of nail guns expedites a project. The…
New Website Could Change the Game for Roofing Contractors
With a few simple clicks of the keyboard, negative reviews on the internet can potentially…
Increasing Productivity and Combating Absenteeism Part 2
Increased productivity and minimal absenteeism may as well be synonymous with revenue. In Part 1…
Increasing Productivity and Combating Absenteeism Part 1
High productivity and minimal absenteeism are desirable goals in any industry, but they are especially…
How Women Are Changing the Roofing Industry
Construction has always been a male-dominated field. Women currently make up nine percent of the…
8 Tips for Submitting a Winning Construction Bid Part 1
Bidding is a large part of the construction industry, so knowing the secrets of a…
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Building for the Future Part 1
When it comes to creating successful, long-term infrastructure projects, there are many challenges facing construction…
Asheville Construction Attorney
The actions of professionals in the construction industry are closely observed by regulatory entities like…
Asheville Construction Lien Lawyer
It’s impossible to overstate the importance of contractors in the construction industry. Contractors are the…
Federal contracts allow construction firms to provide their services to large-scale projects on the local,…
Construction projects require meticulous planning between multiple parties to bring a design from concept to…
Charlotte Construction Defect Attorney
The last word you want to hear after spending months on a project is “defect.”…
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…
3 Winter Safety Tips for Construction Sites
Wintertime in the Great Lakes State brings frigid temperatures and months of wet conditions and…
Portable Ladders and Fall Protection
How many times have you seen a meme or online video where someone uses a…
Appeals Court Case Prevents Inspections From Expanding Beyond Their Original Scope
Of all things, a poultry company may help construction companies in their never-ending struggle with…
Has Your Business Been Accused of a Construction Defect?
Whether you work in residential or commercial construction, there are a myriad of ways your…
Understanding Licensing Classifications in Tennessee
In the State of Tennessee, there are six different types of licenses that construction professionals…
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What to Do If Poor Infrastructure Results in OSHA Violations
citizen, infrastructure is important. The quality of roads, sewage, and the electrical grid are huge…
Everything You Should Know About NFPA 70E®, 2021 Edition
Millions of construction workers work with or near electricity and electrical equipment each day; however,…
Stay Ahead of OSHA With a Safety Audit and Inspection Program
With the Biden administration on the horizon, we can expect to see a number of…
4 Causes of Construction Disputes
Disputes are extremely common in the construction industry and serve to undermine the projects that…
4 Boring Techniques for Construction
The act of boring occurs when a person pierces something with “a turning or twisting…
3 Tennessee Mechanics Lien Follies
The mechanics lien is arguably the most important tool in a contractor’s arsenal when an…
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Construction Unemployment at a Record Low. So What’s the Problem? Part 2
As we covered in part one, the construction industry is currently reaping the benefits of…
Construction Unemployment at a Record Low. So What’s the Problem? Part 1
The construction industry has a record low employment rate this year, as evidenced by the…
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 2
Florida’s housing boom has lead to an increase in homebuilding and infrastructure construction. This boom…
COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation in Construction
It’s no secret that the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has provided a lot…
Creating an Internal Traffic Control Plan
Construction sites present a variety of risks. From operating dangerous machinery to working alongside massive…
Creating a Safety Plan for Highway Construction Projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced exciting plans to accelerate transportation projects throughout the Sunshine State,…
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