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How to Become a Licensed Contractor in Oregon
In May of 2020, The Construction Contractors Board (CCB), or the state agency that licenses…
Reviewing Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose in North and South Carolina
Construction defect claims are a highly complex area of the law, and the duration of…
Steps to Achieve An Injury-Free Jobsite
Out of the 4,779 private-industry worker fatalities in 2018, 1,008, or 21.1 percent, were in…
Why Military Veterans and the Construction Industry Are a Perfect Match
In this brief article, we’ll discuss why military veterans and the construction industry are such…
How Did This Nashville Highway Project End Up Ahead of Schedule?
Our Nashville law firm has noticed an uptick in stalled and delayed projects. This has…
How to Conduct a Construction Defect Inspection in Florida
If you’re reading this, chances are you or your company have been accused of causing…
What Types of Insurance Should Roofers Have and Why?
There are certain costs that roofers must take on to maintain a successful business. While…
3 More Reasons Why Big Data is Important in Construction
The construction industry is a highly competitive environment. While it’s a growing market, competition is…
3 Reasons Why Big Data is Important in Construction
The construction industry has not been the fastest to integrate new technology into their processes…
6 Ways Contractors Can Use Drones in Construction Projects Part 2
We’ve seen in the headlines how drones offer a promising way for those in construction…
6 Ways Contractors Can Use Drones in Construction Projects Part 1
New technology is making it possible for industries such as the construction industry to conduct…
6 Strategies to Reduce Construction Project Delays Part 2
As a reputable Orlando construction lawyer law firm, we know that finishing a project late…
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Cloud Technology and the Construction Industry Part 2
As our Miami construction lawyers have noted in previous articles, the construction site is a…
Cloud Technology and the Construction Industry Part 1
A critical component of the construction industry is the flow of information. On a daily…
All About Lump Sum Contracts Part 2
If the first part of this series, we introduced the concept of lump sum contracts…
All contractors (and people for that matter) want to get to paid. You put a…
Have you heard of a P3 agreement? If you are working on a public project,…
All About Lump Sum Contracts Part 1
As contractors, the type of contract that you enter into sets the tone for how…
Immigration Law: Public Charge Rule
The new public charge rule that was supposed to be implemented by USCIS on October…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established under the Occupational Safety and Health…
OSHA on Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Safety
Among the most fatal of workplace hazards, caught-in/between hazards were responsible for 50 deaths in…
Department of Labor Overtime Final Ruling
On September 27, 2019, the Department of Labor issued a final rule on overtime, officially…
Avoid These Two Common Mechanics Lien Mistakes
If you are owed payment, the mechanics lien is a common tool to utilize. Before…
Prisoner Reentry Programs and the Construction Industry Part 2
There are over two million people incarcerated in the United States prison system and there…
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When Are Civil Engineers Liable for Defects?
When working on a government infrastructure project, contractors will work with civil engineers to complete…
Your Construction Company’s Options Against Unfounded Liens from Contractors
Questions to Ask a Construction Lawyer Before Hiring Them
4 Benefits of Hiring a Construction Lawyer to Negotiate Your Contracts Part 2
Picture this — you’ve spent the past year building residential properties for a gated community…
4 Benefits of Hiring a Construction Lawyer to Negotiate Your Contracts Part 1
Every construction project needs an ironclad contract to ensure that all parties are held accountable….
Roofing Apprenticeships in Florida
The roofing industry, much like the construction industry as a whole, is aging and needs…
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Bribery in the Construction Industry Part 3
In this three-part series, the Jacksonville construction lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants have been…
Bribery in the Construction Industry Part 2
As a contractor, you likely possess a competitive spirit and a strong will to build…
Bribery in the Construction Industry Part 1
Bribery is a serious crime in the United States. Some contractors believe that they can…
COVID-19 Master OSHA, Construction and Employment Law FAQs
As COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives, it is crucial for employers to be…
Navigating OSHA During COVID-19
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting employers throughout the nation, it can be challenging to navigate…
COVID-19: Preventing Workplace Exposure in Construction
As many workplaces around the world close their doors in an attempt to prevent the…
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