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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.
What You Should Take Into Consideration Before Bidding on an Infrastructure Project
In early July of this year, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2., The Moving…
How COVID-19 is Changing the Technology Landscape of the Construction Industry
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads across the United States, construction firms are scrambling to…
Secure Payment for Your Construction Project With a Columbia, SC, Construction Lien Attorney
If you’ve worked for any amount of time in the construction industry, you know that…
Have You Been Notified of a Defect Claim? Consult a Columbia, SC, Construction Defect Attorney
No contractor wants to receive news of a defect on one of their construction projects….
Involved in a Construction Dispute? Resolve It With a Columbia, SC, Construction Litigation Lawyer
Second only to an on-the-job accident, a construction dispute is a contractor’s worst nightmare. Construction-related…
What a Columbia, SC, Contractor Attorney Can Do For You
As a contractor, your number one priority is ensuring that your construction projects are completed…
4 Options to Try Before Pursuing a Construction Litigation
When a dispute happens on a construction jobsite, many quickly assume they need to pursue…
3 Ways to Ensure Prompt Payment
When a client fails to pay you on time or in full, your cash revenue…
3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Drone for Your Construction Projects
Drones are being used in construction projects to track job progress, inspect hard-to-reach areas and…
6 Types of Insurance for Contractors Part 2
Given the complexity of a construction site, the likelihood for injury, and the financial ramifications…
6 Types of Insurance for Contractors Part 1
Those of us in the construction industry understand the complexities of a construction site. There…
5 Strategies for Completing Construction Projects on Time Part 2
Our Lakeland construction attorneys have represented numerous contractors in disputes related to project delays. The…
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Are You Prepared to Prevent and Recover From a Subcontractor Default? Part 1
As experienced Bradenton construction lawyers, we can assure you that subcontractor defaults don’t just happen….
Best Hiring Practices for the Construction Industry Part 2
Many construction companies are caught between the intense desire of businesses, governments, and individuals to…
Best Hiring Practices for the Construction Industry Part 1
A quick stroll through any downtown area or a glance at popular construction news websites…
Are Self-Driving Vehicles the Future of the Construction Industry?
We have all heard about the new and exciting technological advancements in the driverless car…
Are Self-Driving Cars a Threat to Construction Zones? – Part 2
It is inevitable that the future of transportation will involve groundbreaking, autonomous technology. Whether we…
Are Self-Driving Cars a Threat to Construction Zones? – Part 1
Self-driving cars will soon be incorporated into several transportation mediums that we will all depend…
When it comes to perfecting a lien against an owner that refuses to pay, contractors…
Why Contractors Should Avoid Fixed-Price Contracts
Contractors have a lot of options when it comes to the contracts they sign, including…
Can an Existing Claim Be Stayed for Mediation?
Despite the fact that our legal system is over two hundred years old, individuals and…
Overcoming Unpopular Decisions for the Greater Good
Let’s face it, nobody wants to be the final decision maker when the only options…
How to Find Out Whether or Not an Owner Has the Funds to Pay You Part 1
Have you ever heard of the notorious con man Victor Lustig? Although he was born…
Why the Christian Doctrine Doesn’t Apply to Subcontractors
The Christian Doctrine enforces a rule in which a clause can be read into a…
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What You Should Know About a Miller Act Notice
Government projects are different from regular construction projects in that they must function differently because…
Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group Unite as Cotney
Tampa, Florida, February 1, 2021 – Cotney Construction Law and Cotney Consulting Group announced today that…
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3 Important Facts About Retainage in Tennessee
Are you familiar with the concept of retainage? As a contractor working in the Volunteer…
7 Attributes of Successful Contractors
Does it ever feel like success is just beyond your grasp? Don’t worry, you’re not…
How Tariffs Are Impacting the Roofing Industry
When world leaders pass tariffs on imports, the far-reaching effects can be felt by roofing…
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Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 4
In parts one, two, and three of this six-part article, a construction lawyer in Wilmington,…
Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 3
In this six-part article, a Greensboro contractor attorney is discussing many exciting opportunities for contractors…
Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 2
In this six-part article, construction attorneys with a Raleigh construction law firm are discussing many…
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was enacted into…
The Importance of Compliance with OSHA’s Lead Standard
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) identified 6,160 cases of blood lead…
Essential Summer Safety Tips Contractors Need to Know
As summer approaches, we wanted to briefly discuss the most important pieces of information contractors…
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