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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.
Why More and More Contractors Are Hiring Medical Professionals For COVID-19 Guidance
Now that the construction industry is beginning to remobilize and contractors across the country are…
North American Construction Industry Sees a Significant Increase in the Volume of Disputes
Recently, Arcadis released their tenth annual Arcadis Global Construction Disputes Report, which aims to provide…
Debunking Common Mediation Myths
It is uncommon for a construction project to reach completion without some degree of conflict…
How Telematics Can Help Your Construction Business
If you own a construction business, you’re likely interested in reducing liability, increasing efficiency, and…
Utilizing Smart Work Zone Technology on Transportation Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to reducing motor vehicle crashes, including crashes…
Cut Through the Red Tape With an Indianapolis Construction Defect Attorney
Indiana is one of a number of states that have enacted right-to-cure laws. The right…
Roofers face many risks such as falls, property damage, and worker injuries daily. This is…
The roofing industry is risky business. Consumers already have many advocates fighting for their rights,…
There are plenty of lawyers and resources out there representing and assisting consumers, but roofing…
Almost 40% deaths in the construction industry are related to falls. OSHA performs thousands of…
Fatal falls are an unfortunate reality in the roofing industry. Fortunately, these falls can be…
3 Potential Pitfalls of Lump Sum Contracts for Contractors
For contractors, a lump sum contract, or a stipulated sum contract, is one of the…
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A Look at the Leading Causes of Construction Defects Part 2
Construction defects are a continuous problem in the construction industry whether the result of poorly…
A Look at the Leading Causes of Construction Defects Part 1
Typically, construction defects are the result of a deviation from project plans, quality, or materials….
Could Offsite Construction Reduce Liabilities? Part 2
Offsite construction is a growing trend, but some professionals may be hesitant to fully embrace…
Could Offsite Construction Reduce Liabilities? Part 1
Currently, the construction industry is seeing an increase in the implementation of offsite construction which…
Can You Stop Working If You Don’t Get Paid?
A considerable number of cases that concern work abandonment on a construction project are by…
Are You Waiting for Payment on a Judgment? Part 2
An unfortunate truth about going to court to receive payment for services rendered is that…
What Out-Of-State Contractors Need to Know Before Working in Florida Part 2
Florida is currently among the top states for construction. Out-of-state contractors looking to benefit from…
What Out-Of-State Contractors Need to Know Before Working in Florida Part 1
As of the time of this writing, Hurricane Dorian has just skirted by Florida. Had…
A Look at Our Nation’s Highways Part 2
In part one of this two-part article, we discussed the current state of America’s highways…
A Look at Our Nation’s Highways Part 1
While highways and roads make up only a portion of our nation’s vast infrastructure, they…
Builder Beware: 4 Common Construction Deficiencies
There are many types of construction defects; some latent, others patent. Defects can occur at…
Important OSHA Facts for Contractors
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a sect of the United States Department…
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Changes to Women-Owned Small Business Certification
Throughout the United States, businesswomen benefit from Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. This certification allows qualified small businesses…
What the New Drug Laws Mean for Your Company
Following the U.S. election on November 3, 2020, ballot counts in the presidential and some senatorial races were very close….
Prepare Your Business for Potential Shutdowns in Washington
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases throughout Washington state, roofing companies must prepare in…
10 Signs of a Bad Subcontractor Part 1
If you are a general contractor, you know that you are only as good as…
“ICE” Age: Best Practice Tips for I-9 Compliance
In the past couple of years, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has been…
Growing Your Business with Minor Roof Repairs Part 2
As a roofing contractor, you’re constantly balancing a workload split between lucrative projects that will…
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Colorado Springs Construction Lawyer
Learn About the Services of a Colorado Springs Construction Lawyer Every type of construction comes…
Colorado Springs Construction Law Firm
How Can a Colorado Springs Construction Law Firm Help You? As a construction professional, you…
Colorado Springs Construction Dispute Lawyers
Colorado Springs Construction Dispute Lawyers Committed to the Industry Disputes are all too common in the…
Protect Your Construction Business with a Chicago Construction Lawyer
As construction businesses expand their operations in the Windy City, chances are that they will…
Navigating Through Construction Projects with a Chicago Bid Protest Attorney
The majority of construction work requires firms to participate in a bid process. As construction…
Looking to Secure Payment? Consult a Chicago Construction Lien Attorney Today
If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in Illinois, and you’re owed payment from a…
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