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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…
Every HR professional, manager and CEO should become familiar with the U.S. Department of Labor’s…
Crucial Safety Tips for Pipefitters
Pipefitters have a dangerous job, constantly exposed to dangerous work, heavy machinery and other workers….
New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring all private companies with 100 or more…
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…
4 Crucial Steps for Defending Against Construction Defect Claims
The unfortunate truth is that construction defect claims are par for the course in the…
3 Ways to Resolve a Dispute With a Columbia, SC, Construction Dispute Attorney
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve seen signs of conflict emerge on…
Understanding Fall-Related Deaths by the Numbers
As we’ve discussed throughout 2020, construction firms that can combine time-tested practices with new technologies…
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…
Did You Receive a Stop Work Order? Here’s What You Need to Know
For contractors working on government projects, it’s important to be mindful of the fact that a stop work order can be issued at any time…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 5
In this five-part series, the Orlando construction lawyers at Cotney are discussing essential elements that should be featured in your construction contracts. In sections one,…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 4
In this five-part series, the Orlando construction attorneys at Cotney Construction Law are discussing essential elements that should be featured in construction contracts. In parts…
Alberta’s New Green Initiative Aimed to Encourage Construction Innovation
Good news for contractors in the Alberta construction industry – a new initiative is helping…
Common Defenses Against Workers’ Compensation Claims
As a business owner in the construction industry, it’s incredibly important to be aware of…
Choosing the Right Arbitrator for Your Dispute
One of the most popular methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that contractors across the…
Can My Subcontractor Bill Me For More Than the Estimate?
As a construction company, you often work with subcontractors to get projects finished. This makes…
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers About Verbal Contracts in Construction Law
Everyone is, at least, somewhat familiar with the concept of verbal contracts. In fact, most…
Construction Defects on Mortgaged Homes
Construction defects are always a problem for construction companies. However, changes in legislation have changed…
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…
4 Ways COVID-19 Delays Can Impact Roadwork (And What to Do About It)
When you are working on a road construction project, it can be frustrating running into…
How to Best Prepare Your Business to Bid on Infrastructure Projects
The government routinely spends billions of dollars every year on infrastructure development projects. As a…
Avoid These Costly Mistakes on Public Infrastructure Projects
Public infrastructure is the backbone of global economic activity, facilitating the delivery of a wide…
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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…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
Construction Industry Trends to Expect in 2021
Companies are prone to looking for the processes that work best and sticking to them…
Can You Make a Claim Without a Written Contract in Construction?
Contracts are at the heart of construction operations. Without a contract, your company won’t be…
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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