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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.
Don’t Lose Your Chance to Work on an Improperly Awarded Project in North Carolina
North Carolina is going through a difficult time. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has…
Have You Been Accused of Working Without a License on an Oregon Construction Project?
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) leaves little room for interpretation when it comes to…
With So Many Projects Halted, Can Your Company Avoid Litigation?
We are experiencing an unprecedented time in the construction industry. All across the country, funds…
With the Future of Highway Construction in Colorado Uncertain, Now Is the Time to Be Cautious
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is accelerating highway construction projects across the state. With…
Have Lien Deadlines Changed in North Carolina Due to the Pandemic?
As a construction law firm, we often advise our clients to protect their right to…
Statute of Limitations, Claim of Negligence, and Statute of Repose in North Carolina
From design flaws to poor workmanship, a great deal of construction gaffes fall under the…
2 Claims That Increase Contractor Risk
Claims are commonplace in the construction industry. The more complex the project, the more likely…
A Few Tips to Help You With Contract Negotiation Part 2
Our Sarasota construction attorneys understand that the contract negotiating process can be a stressful process…
A Few Tips to Help You With Contract Negotiation Part 1
As Lakeland construction attorneys, we understand how competitive and risky the construction environment can be….
4 Common Release of Lien Mistakes
A release of lien is used to indicate that a general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier…
3 Tips for Avoiding Construction Claims
As long as construction projects are negotiated, staffed and managed by human beings, disagreements are…
4 Reasons Why Mediation May Not Work to Settle Your Dispute
As long as there is a business involving more than one person, there’s going to…
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Advice for Successfully Bidding on Construction Projects
At any given time, contractors bid on numerous projects. Therefore, understanding a few items can…
Construction Documentation That May Help Prove a Claim Part 2
Construction disputes may be common but even more common is the number of construction professionals…
Construction Documentation That May Help Prove a Claim Part 1
In spite of everyone’s good intention, construction changes and delays are bound to happen. As…
Are You Prepared to Handle a Construction Defect Claim? Part 3
This article concludes our three-part series on the defenses contractors can use to handle a…
Are You Prepared to Handle a Construction Defect Claim? Part 2
Defective construction work that is a result of faulty workmanship, inadequate design, or poor materials…
Are You Prepared to Handle a Construction Defect Claim? Part 1
Construction defects are increasingly making their way into the courts. This is why it is…
How Contractors Derive Value From an Industry-Specific Law Firm
Laws are complex and varied, which is why those pertaining to the construction industry differ…
Why Every Contractor Should Create a Qualifier Contingency Plan Part 2
Does your construction business have a qualifier contingency plan in place? Without one, you could…
Why Every Contractor Should Create a Qualifier Contingency Plan Part 1
Obtaining a contractor’s license can be a complex, patience-testing process, which is why so many…
The Benefits of a Legal Subscription Plan Compared to Hourly Billing
Whether your construction firm needs legal protection or is looking to grow, there are a…
The Immigration Corner: The Rules Regarding Public Charge Have Changed
The change has finally come to the rules defining what a public charge is for…
Tips for Contractors: When to Walk Away from a Project Part 4
No ethical contractor signs a contract with the intention of walking away. After all, the…
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Getting a Handle on Hand Protection
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1 million workers are treated in…
Tips to Protect Your Construction Jobsite This Winter
Construction work is already one of the most dangerous occupations, and winter weather can make…
What’s the Notice of Commencement and What Does It Mean?
A Notice of Commencement is a legal document that details that a construction project officially…
Well-written contracts are necessary to protect your legal rights as a contractor. Knowing what to…
As a contractor, you’re probably familiar with many types of construction contracts. Sometimes familiarity can…
5 Types of Building Construction Part 2
In part one of this two-part article, the Ft. Myers contractor lawyers at Cotney Construction…
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Testing the Limits of Tilt-Up Construction
According to the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, tilt-up construction is a specialized process in which slabs…
Construction Liens and Defects Provisions for Florida Construction Contracts
As a contractor in the Sunshine State, it’s important to be cognizant of the essential…
Building 3D-Printed Concrete Structures
Although 3D printers were first introduced in the 1980s, they have emerged as one of…
Naples Will Soon Be Home to a 55-Acre Mixed-Use Development
It seems like mixed-use projects are popping up everywhere. We previously covered Downtown Tampa’s Water…
Could the Coronavirus Impact the Construction Industry?
Everyone is on edge wondering where the coronavirus (COVID-19) is heading, especially those in the…
Common Myths About Stop-Work Orders and Workers Compensation
Operating a construction site without workers’ compensation coverage is against the law in Florida. It…
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