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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…
How to Obtain a Building Permit in Nashville
If you’re a contractor operating in the city of Nashville, you’re likely going to need…
Is Construction Work Returning to Normal?
It feels like we’ve gotten over the hump with regard to the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)…
Resolving a Construction Dispute With Litigation
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we often recommend employing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods for…
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…
6 Strategies to Reduce Construction Project Delays Part 1
Our Orlando construction attorneys know that with any collaborative project, misunderstandings are bound to happen….
7 Tips for Hiring and Working With Independent Contractors Part 2
In part one of our two-part series we gave you three tips for hiring and…
7 Tips for Hiring and Working With Independent Contractors
Hiring independent contractors gives business owners more control over having workforce on your own terms….
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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…
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…
Understanding Licensing Requirements for Subcontractors in Tennessee
It’s critical that Tennessee contractors understand licensing requirements before they bid on a project, offer…
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 2
Hopefully, you don’t find yourself entangled in a dispute, but when you do, you may…
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 1
In a perfect world, construction firms could go about their business as usual without having…
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Potential Impact of COVID-19 Related Shutdowns on Construction Projects
What to Do When a Client Makes False Accusations
As a contractor, maintaining a positive relationship with your clients is important. However, it can…
Keeping Labor Department Citations Out of the News
In recent years, various branches of the Labor Department have been in the habit of distributing negative news releases about businesses that have received citations. If your…
Is Alternative Dispute Resolution Right for Your Roofing Business?
In the roofing industry, much of your business depends on your reputation. Although there are…
Roofing Fraud in the State of Texas
Unlike many other states across the nation, Texas has very few protections for citizens who…
Licensing for Roofing Professionals in Illinois
Roofing contractors in the State of Illinois must possess a valid roofing license to work…
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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…
Construction Companies Report Experiencing Supply Chain Disruptions Due to Coronavirus
As of the time of this writing, the World Health Organization (WHO’s) has just declared…
The Key Contract Provisions Needed to Combat Coronavirus
Roofing contractors across the United States are facing a variety of issues arising out of…
What Industries Commonly Violate Wage and Hour Laws?
All workers across this great country have wage and hour rights. These rights are defined…
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