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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.
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…
Achieve Agility with Site Visibility
Construction contractors often have difficulty keeping up with where a project stands, what the roadblocks…
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Construction Defect Claims and How to Avoid Them
One of the most disheartening things a general contractor can ever experience is learning that…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Healthcare Construction Part 1
Healthcare construction serves a critical function in our country’s infrastructure. Hospitals help keep our population healthy, which in turn helps strengthen our workforce and boost…
Are Contractors Eligible for PPP Funds?
Understanding the PPP loan process can be tricky, and knowing who is eligible can be…
Common Causes of Construction Litigation
Common Infrastructure Legal Mistakes to Avoid
Understanding Highway & Road Construction Work Zone Safety
According to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), transportation accidents have been the leading…
Are Construction Workers More Prone to Health Risk Behaviors?
In July of 2020, United States federal agency The National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
Common Environment Laws That Impact Construction Projects in Chicago
Chicago is in the middle of a restoration where new resources are being built and…
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…
7 Potential Delays in Roadway Construction Projects
When you take on a new roadway construction project, your goal is to stay on…
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Department of Labor Salary Exemption Increases
The Fair Labor Standards Act implements the exemptions for minimum wage and overtime pay requirements…
What You Should Know About an Indemnity Clause
As you take on your next construction project, you may wonder about the need for…
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…
Federal Judge Halts Florida Property Law Provision
Do roofing contractors have the right to advertise their business and solicit work from homeowners…
3 Common Types of Construction Lawsuits
As Nashville construction litigation attorneys, we represent a variety of professionals within the construction sector, including…
Tips for Safely Working on Metal Roofs
Metal roofing is a type of roofing system that can be made from a wide…
Everything You Need to Know About FIDIC Contracts
The global construction industry is looking for ways of addressing problems in litigation and conflict…
Everything You Need to Know About a Contractor’s Final Payment Affidavit
As you come to the end of a construction project, it comes time to settle…
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…
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…
Requirements When Creating an Infrastructure-Related Bid
Creating a construction bid is the foundation of any project. However, when bidding on infrastructure-related…
Environmental Regulations to Consider During Infrastructure Projects
Recently, there have been major changes to environmental regulations regarding infrastructure projects. As with any…
New Independent Contractor Rule Affects Subcontractors
If you use subcontractors or 1099 salespeople, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department…
Complying with the CTA Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, and will impact…
Check Your Contract: Written Notices May Be Required
Over the years, I have often said that the party with the best paper wins…
Anti-Theft Tracking Devices and Construction Equipment Part 3
In this four-part series, a Pinellas County construction attorney is discussing high-tech ways that construction…
Anti-Theft Tracking Devices and Construction Equipment Part 4
In this four-part series, the Central FL contractor attorneys at Cotney Construction Law are discussing…
Cutting-Edge Technologies for Gathering Project Data
As the construction industry continues to look for new and innovative technologies that can cut…