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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.
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…
Safeguarding Your Construction Company’s Future With a Columbia, SC OSHA Defense Attorney
Safeguarding your company’s future begins long before project commencement. It begins with providing a safe…
The Benefits of Hiring a Columbia, SC, Construction Lawyer to Protect Your Construction Business
Construction projects are no small feats. Even building a single structure requires the coordination of…
Why Partner With a Columbia, SC, Construction Law Attorney?
As a construction professional, you’re entirely too familiar with the demands and constraints of the…
COVID-19 Waiver and Release Contract Provision
We are concerned about customers and third parties trying to sue roofing contractors for unintentional…
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…
5 Strategies for Completing Construction Projects on Time Part 1
Effective time management is critical for construction projects, big and small. No construction project is…
3 Challenges Today’s Construction Contractor Will Face
Florida’s construction industry has experienced impressive growth. However, our Florida construction attorneys understand that this great…
Tips for Preventing Hole and Skylight Falls Part 1
The roofing industry is inherently dangerous. Even if you use the best roof safety equipment,…
4 Mistakes Roofers Make on Ladders
We often underestimate how potentially dangerous ladders can be. We work on ladders often and…
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Construction Schedules: An Element of Success Part 2
In a perfect world construction projects would be virtually error-free and always finished ahead of…
Construction Schedules: An Element of Success Part 1
Looking back on your completed projects over the years could you say with confidence that…
Be Aware of Indirect Costs Associated With Worksite Injuries
As a general rule of thumb in the construction industry, worksite incidents are best avoided….
Commercial Contractors: Follow These Tips to Stay in Business Part 2
Every construction contractor wants their business to be long-lasting and rewarding. Even in the best…
Commercial Contractors: Follow These Tips to Stay in Business Part 1
Our Jacksonville construction attorneys know that running a contracting business can be one of life’s…
Bottlenecks: Achieving Productivity and Completing Your Projects On Time Part 2
Construction work is unpredictable, and even the best-laid plans can be disrupted by unforeseen circumstances….
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…
Did you know that Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations could result in criminal…
Contesting Unemployment Benefits Claims for Contractors Part 3
In parts one and two of this three-part series, an Orlando construction lawyer from Cotney…
Contesting Unemployment Benefits Claims for Contractors Part 2
According to Roofing Contractor Magazine, “The costs generated by excessive unemployment claims is an issue…
Contesting Unemployment Benefits Claims for Contractors Part 1
Let’s face it, no business owner is particularly fond of unemployment benefits claims. It’s not…
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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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The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision which should not be based solely…
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…
How to Prevent Your Roofing Materials from Being Stolen
Thieves are capable of stealing the roof over your head, even when you’ve yet to…
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Is Your Construction Company Working on These Transportation Projects? Part 1
There are many lucrative opportunities to work on exciting government projects. In this six-part article,…
Construction Defects: Landscape and Soil Defects
If a construction defect is found, it can severely impact a contractor’s business. Any condition…
Construction Defects: 4 Causes of Foundation Failure
Because Florida’s water table is generally close to the surface, there is often a seasonal…
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…
Addressing Construction Disputes and COVID-19
When nearly a third of the world’s population is living under coronavirus-related restrictions and over…
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