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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.
Trenching and excavation remain among the most hazardous jobs in the construction industry, so the…
OSHA Introduces Protal for Volunteer Program
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a new portal making…
Cotney Offers a Wide Range of Estimator Training
For those interested in getting into the estimating business, Cotney Consulting Group has you covered…
Provide Proper Maintenance to Construction Tools
Failing to keep up with maintenance on construction tools can affect your projects since maintenance…
Take Steps to Avoid Coronavirus, OSHA Warns
While many employers are ramping up their workforce, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and…
OSHA Puts Emphasis on Electrical Safety
Electrical hazards killed four construction workers in Kansas and Missouri within five months in 2021,…
5 Tips for Avoiding Construction Defect Litigation
The last thing you need to be facing in the midst of a global pandemic…
How Long Are Contractors Responsible for Construction Defects in Colorado?
Contractors are usually held liable for construction defects related to the construction of buildings. Every…
7 Common Construction Defects and How an Tallahassee Construction Attorneys Can Help
Despite working with integrity and completing projects in a timely manner, construction defects and construction…
5 Reasons to Consult a Tampa Business Immigration Attorney
Hiring top talent is important in the construction industry. From builders and developers to engineers…
Hiring a Roofing Attorney to Represent You
Roofers face a unique set of problems that can arise from their work. If there…
3 Mistakes Roofing Contractors Make on Low-Slope Roofs
As a roofing contractor, you’re familiar with the advantages of low-slope roofing systems. Not only…
Bidding Requirements for Construction and Repair Contracts in North Carolina Part 2
In part one of this four-part series, a Charlotte contractor lawyer from Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed the process local governments follow for developing precise…
Bidding Requirements for Construction and Repair Contracts in North Carolina Part 1
The specific bidding requirements for construction and repair contracts in the Tarheel State can be determined by following a nine-step procedure that lines up succinctly…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 4
In this four-part series, a Charlotte bid protest lawyer is discussing several of the benefits of working with an experienced legal professional when filing a…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 3
If you placed a competitive bid on a project and that contract was awarded to a competitor, you may have a second chance to compete…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 2
In this four-part article, a Charlotte contractor lawyer is discussing many important topics related to filing a successful bid protest. In the previous section, a…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 1
Although contractors need to comply with all legal requirements during the bid procurement process, in some cases, the government agency awarding the contract fails to…
Common Homebuilding Defects to Avoid to Limit Legal Liability
After you complete a residential project, there may be certain deficiencies that you may be…
Can Liens Be Issued for Government-Owned Property?
A changing economy is pushing more construction companies to do work for governments. There is…
Coverage Triggers for Construction Defect Claims
Even if you have done your best work, you still may be accused of construction…
Construction Law and Bankruptcy: Two Key Things to Know
The construction industry, like most if not at all industries, has been gravely affected by…
Common Questions About Construction Arbitration
When it comes to a construction dispute, you have several options for resolution. You may…
Can a Contractor Charge Additional Fees After Receiving Full Payment?
When contractors work on projects, much of their work is based on educated guesses. It’s…
Can Your Customer Require Your Workers to Be Vaccinated?
As health providers continue to roll out the COVID-19 vaccination, you may encounter a customer—such…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update
As you undoubtedly know, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (FFCRA) was enacted…
When the U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in…
How a New Immigration Bill Could Impact Employment
Shortly after his January 20 inauguration, President Biden quickly signed several executive orders and made…
How the PRO Act Could Affect Construction
On February 4, Democratic lawmakers introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
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OSHA Withdraws Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn its vaccination…
Conduct Risk Assessment for Working Around Water
Construction crews working close to water need to know the risks they face and have…
Project managers control every stage of roofing installation from pre-construction through completion. Projects need to…
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…
Understanding License Suspension & Reinstatement For Florida Contractors
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…
Did You Receive a Stop-Work Order? A Construction Lawyer Can Help
Felony charges, accusations of insurance fraud, project delays, and thousands of dollars in fines; these…
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 4
Each and every party involved in a construction project stands to benefit from lean construction….
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…
5 Common Challenges with Roadway Construction Projects
Any construction project has its share of challenges. However, when it comes to road repairs…
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…
How to Best Prepare Your Business to Bid on Infrastructure Projects
The government routinely spends billions of dollars every year on infrastructure development projects. As a…
Using Your Contracts to Combat the Supply Chain Crisis
Whether you are buying groceries, ordering shingles, or trying to purchase a new home, you…
Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Labor Secretary Makes the Case for More OSHA Staffing
When President Biden was sworn into office earlier this year, everyone anticipated that he would…
GDPR is Here. Are You in Compliance? Part 2
Construction businesses should not assume that the newly adopted General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will…
The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) established a strict set of regulatory…