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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.
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…
OSHA Extends Comment Period for Heat Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the comment period…
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…
How to Generate Quality Roofing Leads
If you’ve been in the roofing business for any period of time, you know how…
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…
Bidding Requirements for Construction and Repair Contracts in North Carolina Part 4
In parts one, two, and three of this four-part series, a Charlotte bid protest lawyer from Cotney Attorneys & Consultants has been discussing the bidding…
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…
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…
Can a Construction Contract Be Invalidated?
Contracts are largely seen as being infallible and unbreakable, at least without causing some type…
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4 Months Later — Hurricane Ian Recovery: Advice for Businesses
The past few months have been challenging for many areas of Florida. Hurricane Ian brought…
Legal Issues with Material Substitutions
Material substitutions have become increasingly more common as a result of material unavailability. However, there…
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…
How to Ensure You Get Paid For Your Next Roofing Project in Tennessee
It’s an essential principle of business that we all want to be paid for the…
Essential Elements of a Commercial Roofing Contract
In the commercial roofing business, a contractor-client agreement or contract is as essential to your…
Winter Preparation for Roofing Contractors
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released their Three-Month Outlooks for December 2020 to February…
Florida is home to some of the highest valued public construction projects in the United…
Filing a Mechanic’s Lien in Tennessee During the COVID-19 Outbreak
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re looking to secure payment from an owner or…
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…
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…
“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…
Recordable Injuries: Why Employees Should Care
While some work-related injuries may seem pretty insignificant, all work injuries should be reported, no…
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…