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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.
How to Avoid a Stop-Work Order in Florida
Stop-work orders are extremely serious legal devices issued by the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation….
Why OSHA Lawyers Are Important to Work With Before a Citation
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts over 33,000 inspections. Of those…
The Arbitration Process and the Construction Industry
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services like arbitration are often a necessary means for resolving a…
How Poorly Drafted Construction Contracts Lead to Litigation
Contracts are the main determinant of construction disputes and related legal actions. You know this….
Substantial Completion and Construction Defect Cases
Wherever performing construction work, business owners should know that there’s a specific time period in…
The Challenges of Owning a Construction Business and How a Construction Subscription Plan Can Help
There can be a great deal of satisfaction in owning your own construction business. From…
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Common Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques Part 1
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques are are becoming more and more popular as opposed to…
Common Construction Delays and How to Avoid Them Part 2
In Common Construction Delays and How to Avoid Them Part 2, we will continue to…
Common Construction Delays and How to Avoid Them Part 1
When a general contractor begins a new project, it’s common for them to attempt to…
Avoid Construction Contract Errors With These 4 Tips
In the construction industry, a contract is by all means a necessity. It helps with…
An Overview of The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (“CILB”) controls licensing and regulations for the Florida construction…
Contractor’s Rights Versus Owner’s Rights With Delay Disputes
Delay disputes are a common thing within the construction business. Even with carefully negotiated construction…
These 3 Organizations Support Women in the Roofing Industry
Roofing businesses are setting a great example of how opening the door for more women…
Demand Letters: The Do’s and Don’ts
Writing a demand letter is like walking on a tightrope; lean too far to either…
How to Protect Your Company From Bribery and Corruption in the Construction Industry Part 2
The engineering and construction industry has the highest prevalence of bribery and corruption than any…
How to Protect Your Company From Bribery and Corruption in the Construction Industry Part 1
The construction industry is a massive market that employs over 10 million workers in the…
How to Avoid Being Blamed for a Construction Defect Part 2
A single mistake in the construction process can lead to a construction defect claim years…
How to Avoid Being Blamed for a Construction Defect Part 1
Imagine that you’ve completed a construction project. All the planning, hard work, and late hours…
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HVAC Professionals: Controlling Customer Expectations Through Contracts
The rule of thumb in construction is that one out of every 20 customers will…
On June 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” into…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Nail Gun Safety
A nail gun is a type of power tool used every day on construction sites…
Award-Winning Construction Law Firm Opens Office in Charlotte, NC
Lead Attorney Aims to Help Disadvantaged Businesses Grow CHARLOTTE, NC, JULY 2018 — Cotney Construction…
Understanding Miller Bond Claims
Lien law is a powerful tool that is in place to protect construction professionals’ right…
3 Technologies That Can Improve Your Roofing Business
The roofing industry can be a competitive market. Most successful roofing businesses established themselves years…
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OSHA to Increase Trenching Inspections and Enforcement
On October 2, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated the National Emphasis…
Building Height Classifications
Every building is unique. From the smallest one-story tenement to the tallest building in the…
Cost Indices and Cost Estimates Part 2
As a contractor, you have probably settled into a niche during your tenure in the…
Primary Reasons for OSHA Inspections
Before we dive into anything else, realize that OSHA inspectors have the right to show…
Are You Up to Date With OSHA 2019 Ladder Regulations?
Falls from elevated surfaces make up the biggest percentage of construction related deaths and injuries….
Safety and Technology in the Workplace
As advocates for the construction industry, we often boast about the technological wonders of the…
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