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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.
Three Problems With Using PEOs In Construction
When an employer hires a professional employer organization or PEO, the PEO acts as a…
Contractor Obligations under Washington’s New COVID-19 Restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape for businesses, including and especially those in the…
Contingent Payment & Washington Subcontractors’ Right to Payment When Owners Default
Cashflow and prompt payments are vital in each construction business, yet virtually every subcontractor has…
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…
Tips for Nail Gun Safety Part 4
Nail guns are powerful tools, but they are also small, common, and easily dismissed. When…
Tips for Nail Gun Safety Part 3
Proper nail gun handling is a critical part of maintaining a safe jobsite, as these…
Tips for Nail Gun Safety Part 2
Proper nail gun safety could help prevent an estimated 37,000 emergency room visits each year….
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…
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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.”…
Nothing can ruin your day quite like receiving notice of a construction defect. Knowing that…
DOL Issues Final Rule Update Allowing Employers to Better Offer Perks and Benefits
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Final Rule updating regulations pertaining to…
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…
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…
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How the PRO Act Could Affect Construction
On February 4, Democratic lawmakers introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
Historic Zoning Demolition Permit and Delay
According to the Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee, the Historic Zoning Commission…
License Requirements for Tennessee Contractors Part 1
In Tennessee, licensing requirements for contractors vary depending on a project’s value. This includes the…
3 Types of North Carolina Construction Bonds
There are many types of construction bonds that are utilized by construction professionals in the…
5 Important General Contractor Duties
Although every contractors’ workload is distinct from their colleagues and competitors, there are an array…
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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…
Construction in Colorado Pushes Ahead Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
Construction in Colorado and Denver, the state capital, has pushed ahead despite the many challenges…
Construction Employment Rebounds After Historic Job Loss
April 2020 was not kind to the construction industry. The month of April saw the…
Construction in Jacksonville Remained Strong During Pandemic
The past few months have been some of the toughest in recent memory for construction…
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