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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.
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…
Safety Standards and the Rights of Your Workforce
As OSHA defense attorneys, we often stress the importance of our clients’ (construction employers) need…
Top Skills to Look for in 2020 Construction Hires
The most productive workers of today have a hybrid set of abilities both old and…
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Consideration in a Construction Contract
What Is Consideration? Consideration is an important element of construction contracts. It is the benefit…
In the construction world, contractors deal with contracts on a daily basis. A contract is…
Benefits Of Hiring An Attorney For Your Bid Protest
HOW CAN AN ATTORNEY HELP YOUR CASE? If a contract has been awarded on a…
Change orders, when handled improperly, will increase project profitability, reduce the likelihood of construction disputes,…
Common Hazards in the Construction Industry (Part 1)
There are a variety of hazards that can lead to serious injury, illness and fatality…
An Introduction to Mechanics Lien Bonds
Once completing a project, the contractor and subcontractors are entitled to and expect to receive…
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…
New Bill for OSHA Heat Standard
From military branches to various states, many different heat prevention guidelines have been promulgated; however,…
The Immigration Corner: Changes to the EB-5 Rules Are Here
On July 24, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published its final rule (hereinafter…
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Changes to the Retainage Rates for Government (Public) Construction Projects
On September 18, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 101, “An Act Relating to Public…
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…
6 Things You Should Know Before Entering a Job Site Part 2
A construction site can be an exceptionally dangerous place if you aren’t familiar working construction…
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…
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Cost Indices and Cost Estimates Part 1
Historical cost data is commonly used to help make precise cost estimates for construction projects,…
Considering the Price of Construction for Cost Estimators Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Dade County construction attorneys at Cotney Construction…
Considering the Price of Construction for Cost Estimators Part 1
When considering the vast quantity of items that collectively form a cost estimate for a…
Dispelling the Myths of Fall Protection
Personal fall protection systems are one of the best ways for roofers to protect workers…
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….
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