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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.
Reduce the Risk of Construction Defects and Minimize Liability With These Tips
No one wants to be on the other end of a construction defect claim, especially…
Essential Contract Clauses to Prevent and Resolve Construction Disputes
With the average value of construction disputes and length of resolutions expected to increase over…
What Are Your Options for Financing Your Construction Business?
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we understand the sheer amount of costs involved in starting…
Minimize Additional Costs From Differing Site Conditions With This Contract Language
We typically associate surprises with feelings of amazement and elation — a significant other planning…
Here Are Your Options When a Construction Defect Is Leading to a Dispute
You might be thinking that litigation is inevitable now that you’ve been notified of a…
Residential Construction Drops in Florida
Despite signs that the construction industry is rebounding, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact…
6 Ways to Prepare Your Company in Case You Have to File a Claim
No matter what type of construction claim you may be pursuing, it’s imperative that you…
5 Good Habits of Professional Contractors
The construction industry tends to get a bad wrap because of its risky nature. Likewise,…
3 Ways to Get Paid Faster on Your Next Project
Sadly, late payments are the norm in the construction industry. As a matter of fact,…
3 Types of Training That Mitigate Risks for General Contractors
Construction projects are filled with risk factors. As a matter of fact, the construction industry…
3 Tips for Selecting a Crane Company
On many jobsites, a crane is an essential part of a construction project. While to…
3 Solutions to Environmental Limitations in the Construction Industry
When considering materials for your worksite, use energy-efficient materials. Evaluate the materials used by a…
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Bridging the Skills Gap Part 1
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Tampa construction attorneys are focused on bridging the skills…
Communicating the Best Industry Practices Part 4
As we discussed in the first, second, and third sections of this article, key performance…
Bankruptcy and the Construction Sector Part 6
In this six-part article, we have educated you on several of the critical components pertaining…
Bankruptcy and the Construction Sector Part 5
If an owner files for bankruptcy, it’s critical that construction professionals know how to appropriately…
Bankruptcy and the Construction Sector Part 4
In this six-part article, we first addressed when an entity on a construction project files…
Bankruptcy and the Construction Sector Part 3
As we discussed in sections one and two of this six-part article, a bankrupt entity…
Look Before You Leap: How to Ensure That a Project Owner Can Pay Part 1
There are a myriad of tools that a contractor can utilize to secure payment from…
OSHA’s Revision of Its Weighting System
Effective October 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) revised its weighting system,…
Types of Construction Lawsuits
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Ft. Myers construction lawyers represent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and…
I-4 Ultimate Project’s Deadly Road to Completion
As of the time of this writing, yet another worker has been injured onsite at…
New Construction Business Owner? Here’s Why You Need an Attorney
Take a second to think about the iconic duos throughout history. There’s Joe Montana and…
Preventing Workers’ Compensation Fraud at Your Workplace
Unfortunately, the word “fraud” is commonly associated with workers’ compensation claims. This is because fraudulent…
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How to Win Your Contractor License Defense Case
Earlier this month, an unlicensed contractor in Prescott, Arizona, was ordered to pay nearly $70,000…
Why Prefabrication May Be the Future of Construction
On January 29th, North America’s leading provider of commercial construction project data and market forecasting…
How to Navigate Arbitration, Mediation, and Litigation with Government Contracts
Construction dispute claims can be difficult with any project. But when you are working on…
3 Ways a Legal Retainer Can Keep You in Business
Experienced contractors are familiar with the inevitability of legal disputes in the construction industry. Today’s…
3 Questions Every Contractor Should Ask When a Dispute Arises
When a dispute arises, whether the result of an owner refusing to pay, a defective…
6 Excuses Employers Make For Violating Wage and Hour Laws Part 2
Some employers deliberately withhold earnings from their workforce. Others do it accidentally. Regardless of their…
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Raising Roads to Combat Sea Level Rise
Rising sea levels are threatening South Florida, and its roadways may soon be underwater unless…
Defects in Steel-Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Transportation systems are crucial for our economy and the general well-being of our society. Unfortunately,…
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Accelerated Bridge Construction
Accelerated bridge construction is an important innovation in horizontal construction that allows contractors to erect…
Oregon OSHA Reports Sharp Rise in Workplace Complaints Following Statewide Stay-At-Home Order
On March 23, Gov. Kate Brown issued a statewide stay-at-home order requiring residents to remain…
Be Mindful of Tennessee Law While Operating With an Emergency Contractor’s License
More so than many other states, Tennessee has been hit hard this past couple of…
Contractors in Hard-Hit Tennessee Struggle to Repair Tornado Damage Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From March 2-3, a powerful storm hit Middle Tennessee, bringing with it tornadoes with wind…
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