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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.
Achieve Agility with Site Visibility
Construction contractors often have difficulty keeping up with where a project stands, what the roadblocks…
Challenge your employees on safety matters to get more buy-in. Effective health and safety programs…
Preparing Safe Office Spaces for Worker Return
Many business leaders are taking a proactive approach to office safety, even before the throngs…
Tornado Preparedness and Recovery
Tornados – sometimes you know they are coming and sometimes you have a few minutes…
New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Managers
It’s the New Year, which means it is time for construction companies to assess their…
Hazards are always present on construction sites, so companies must work hard in 2022 to…
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…
3 Ways COVID-19 Is Impacting the Construction Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic is ever-evolving, and the construction industry is not alone in feeling the…
5 Tips to Prevent Worker Fatalities and Injuries
In 2018, 1 in 5 worker deaths were in the construction industry, according to the…
5 Challenges Construction Professionals Are Likely to Face Heading Into 2021
More than ten months since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) evolved from an isolated disease in…
5G: Game-Changing Technology for Construction Projects
What is 5G? 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global…
3 Provisions to Include in Your Residential Roofing Contract
A contract can be a roofer’s best friend because it will contain terms that will…
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…
Tennessee Department of Transportation Bidding Requirements Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Nashville contractor lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) bidding requirements…
Tennessee Department of Transportation Bidding Requirements Part 1
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is one provider of lucrative public works projects in the Volunteer State. As a contractor, it’s vital that you…
Important Standards and Specifications for NCDOT Projects Part 2
In part one of this two-part series the Greensboro construction law lawyers from Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed some important information from the North Carolina…
Important Standards and Specifications for NCDOT Projects Part 1
Contractors who engage in business with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) must be wary of the laws and regulations governing the standards for…
Everything You Need to Know About Demand Letters
Demand letters can be a powerful tool for contractors who have been snubbed by an owner who refuses to pay for completed work. When you…
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…
7 Potential Delays in Roadway Construction Projects
When you take on a new roadway construction project, your goal is to stay on…
American Job Funding | National Infrastructure Plan
On Wednesday, March 31, President Biden presented a national infrastructure plan intended to improve the…
$4 Billion Proposal for Colorado Transportation
Anyone who lives in Colorado knows how heavy traffic can be and how much the…
FRSA Intervenes in FBC Petition
On March 17, 2021, FRSA submitted a motion to intervene in a petition before the…
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…
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Will Our Trains Still Be Running? More Supply Chain Issues.
As much of our country is still battling supply chain issues, the recent threat of…
“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…
Winter Preparation for Roofing Contractors
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released their Three-Month Outlooks for December 2020 to February…
Construction professionals are familiar with the safety requirements set forth by the Occupational Safety and…
Is Your Roofing Business Prepared For an I-9 Audit?
Although President Trump is set to leave office in January 2021, President-elect Joe Biden is…
4 Reasons Why You Should Protest an Unfavorable Bid Decision
Losing a bid for a government project can be extremely frustrating and costly for your…
Enforcing a Non-Compete Agreement
Non-compete agreements are an important tool that can be used to protect your business against…
Exploring Different Types of Construction Contracts
When an owner and a contractor (or a contractor and a subcontractor) decide to work…
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…
Recordable Injuries: Why Employees Should Care
While some work-related injuries may seem pretty insignificant, all work injuries should be reported, no…
New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring all private companies with 100 or more…
On August 26, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court, on its own motion, amended the Florida…
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…