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Take Steps to Avoid Coronavirus, OSHA Warns
While many employers are ramping up their workforce, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and…
OSHA Puts Emphasis on Electrical Safety
Electrical hazards killed four construction workers in Kansas and Missouri within five months in 2021,…
Keep Corporate Culture Booming Through the Holidays
This year has been another rough one, with the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting our daily…
In this episode of Law & Mortar, John hosts the podcast with a special guest…
Is a Warranty Captive Right for You?
If you are a business owner, you are likely familiar with various insurance policies and…
Ignore COVID Safety Rules at Company’s Peril
Snub your nose at federal COVID-19 safety guidelines for the workplace and your company could…
Hiring a Roofing Attorney to Represent You
Roofers face a unique set of problems that can arise from their work. If there…
3 Mistakes Roofing Contractors Make on Low-Slope Roofs
As a roofing contractor, you’re familiar with the advantages of low-slope roofing systems. Not only…
5 Reasons to Call A Charlotte Contractor Attorney
The world of construction is built on a foundation of solid contracts. However, even the…
5 Ways to Avoid Construction Disputes
Construction disputes can damage important client relationships and open up construction companies to potential liability….
5 Safety Measures Contractors Can Use During COVID-19
COVID-19 has upended all of our lives in myriad ways – and we may be…
3 Tips for Successfully Mediating Your Construction Dispute
Mediation is often the first step in resolving a construction dispute. This is because it…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 2
In this four-part article, a Charlotte contractor lawyer is discussing many important topics related to filing a successful bid protest. In the previous section, a…
6 Ways a Construction Attorney Can Assist You With a Bid Protest Part 1
Although contractors need to comply with all legal requirements during the bid procurement process, in some cases, the government agency awarding the contract fails to…
Everything You Need to Know About Nominal Damages in a Contracts Claim Part 4
In parts one, two, and three of this four-part series, the Nashville construction attorneys at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants have been discussing nominal damages and…
Everything You Need to Know About Nominal Damages in a Contracts Claim Part 3
Nominal damages, typically in the neighborhood of $1 or $2, are a form of legal monetary compensation designed to showcase that one party committed an…
Everything You Need to Know About Nominal Damages in a Contracts Claim Part 2
Although nominal damages don’t have a significant monetary effect on contractors, they can show themselves in other ways that many contractors aren’t aware of. In…
Everything You Need to Know About Nominal Damages in a Contracts Claim Part 1
According to Cornell Law School, nominal damages are “used when a judge or jury finds in favor of one party to a lawsuit—often because a…
Can Construction Defects Be Claimed on Insurance?
When a construction defect occurs, it can be confusing and upsetting. A defect can occur…
Can My Company Be Held to Honor a Contract If It’s Underbid?
It’s extremely difficult to create an estimate or bid that accurately predicts exactly what the…
Construction Law Resources to Rely On
Construction law can be difficult for people to grasp if they have not been trained…
Construction Law Stats You Need to Know
The construction industry is always growing with new renovations, buildings, and commercial properties to work…
In construction projects of any kind, communication is key to making sure tasks are completed…
Government of Ontario Introduces Massive Infrastructure Spending Bill
In a press release issued last week, Doug Ford’s government introduced a proposed spending bill…
How the PRO Act Could Affect Construction
On February 4, Democratic lawmakers introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
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…
Requirements When Creating an Infrastructure-Related Bid
Creating a construction bid is the foundation of any project. However, when bidding on infrastructure-related…
Environmental Regulations to Consider During Infrastructure Projects
Recently, there have been major changes to environmental regulations regarding infrastructure projects. As with any…
5 Common Challenges with Roadway Construction Projects
Any construction project has its share of challenges. However, when it comes to road repairs…
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Conduct Risk Assessment for Working Around Water
Construction crews working close to water need to know the risks they face and have…
Project managers control every stage of roofing installation from pre-construction through completion. Projects need to…
Top Safety Concerns on Construction Sites
It does not take anything extraordinary to bring danger to a construction worksite. A tool…
Understanding License Suspension & Reinstatement For Florida Contractors
3 Causes of Cost Overruns and How to Manage Them
Cost overruns are a regular occurrence on mid-sized and large multimillion-dollar construction projects across the…
5 Losses That Can Occur at a Construction Site and How to Prevent Them
When undertaking construction projects, your job site is home to several vital and expensive assets….
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 4
Each and every party involved in a construction project stands to benefit from lean construction….
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 3
Lean construction is a collection of principles that emphasizes communication, collaboration, and waste reduction on…
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 2
Lean construction combines many of the principals that successful construction companies already follow. In part…
Avoid These Costly Mistakes on Public Infrastructure Projects
Public infrastructure is the backbone of global economic activity, facilitating the delivery of a wide…
What to Do If Accused of Damage or Defects When Laying Underground Utilities
Winning a major government infrastructure project can propel your career to new levels. Landing a…
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…
Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Labor Secretary Makes the Case for More OSHA Staffing
When President Biden was sworn into office earlier this year, everyone anticipated that he would…
California’s Heat Advisory Reminder
June has arrived, summer is around the corner, and many western states will be facing…
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