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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 Contractors Can Benefit from the CCORI
Given the never-ending threat of data breaches and identity theft, cybersecurity is a priority for…
How Exoskeletons Can Protect Your Crew
You may not be surprised to hear these OSHA statistics: 21 percent of all worker…
Feds Step in When States Fail to Protect Workers from Virus
States could lose regulatory power over workplace safety if they fail to require companies to…
Bending, punching, sheering and cutting are all amputation hazards in the workplace and failing to…
Steps to Take for Workplace Suicide Prevention
While work can fill one with personal confidence and can be great for mental health,…
Avoid Most Common OSHA Pitfalls
Construction sites are one of the places most plagued with OSHA violations, so it is…
Do I Really Need a Construction Litigation Attorney?
By all means, you can represent your company during a construction dispute, but we don’t…
2 Reasons Why a Construction Lawyer Should File Your Bid Protest
North Carolina has seen steady population growth over the past decade. In fact, the Tarheel…
A Deadly Fall Highlights Common Safety and Employment Legal Concerns in the Construction Industry
A young worker has died after plummeting 120 feet on a construction site in Nashville….
$1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Introduced
An ambitious $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill has been introduced. The Moving Forward Act, which would…
$1 Billion Turnpike Project Shelved in Orange County
Orange County has lost what could have been a vital infrastructure project in the form…
3 Types of Disputes an Indianapolis Construction Dispute Attorney Can Help With
In an industry known for tight profit margins, strict deadlines, and high expectations, construction disputes…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 1
No matter the size of a project, anytime you are hired for a construction job, you are entering into a business transaction. Establishing a written…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 5
As we have discussed throughout this series, there are several ways a contractor can protest a bid. The most common way to file a notice…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 4
As we have covered in sections one, two, and three, there are several reasons why a contractor elects to challenge a bid awarded to a…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 3
As we discussed in the first and second sections of this five-part article, interested parties that were not awarded a contract due to a violation…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, there are many nuances to bid protests that require the attention of an Orlando construction attorney. For example,…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 1
At Cotney Construction Law, our Orlando construction lawyers help contractors procure government projects through the bid process. In some cases, you may submit a bid…
Characteristics of Troublesome Construction Clients
In the construction business, you meet all kinds of clients. Most clients are easy to…
Common Roadblocks in Commercial Construction
A successful construction contractor knows and understands that it’s not uncommon for complications to arise…
COVID-19 and Safety on Your Job Site
The outbreak of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic has created havoc in all aspects of society,…
Chicago Industrial Construction Reaches Record High Despite Pandemic
On July 27, 2020, Illinois announced 1,231 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, delivering the Prairie…
Construction Firms Faced With Coronavirus-Related OSHA Citations & Stop Work Orders
As of May 26th, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt reported…
Construction Costs Dip for the First Time in a Decade
Just last month, we discussed that measures of construction activity based on construction worker hours…
A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Rooftop Safety and Accessibility
According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2019 published by the U.S. Bureau of…
Understanding OSHA Guidelines During a Pandemic
As an organization responsible for worksite safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Industry
COVID-19 is changing how the construction industry operates on a global scale. Like other industries,…
New COVID-19 Guidelines from OSHA
In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
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Follow Safety Procedures at Well Sites
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently fined a Caribbean refinery…
Achieve Agility with Site Visibility
Construction contractors often have difficulty keeping up with where a project stands, what the roadblocks…
Challenge your employees on safety matters to get more buy-in. Effective health and safety programs…
5 Common Immigration Employment Mistakes for Contractors
Hiring top talent is key in the construction industry. Whether it’s hiring engineers or skilled…
A Comprehensive Guide to Construction Defect Claims and How to Avoid Them
One of the most disheartening things a general contractor can ever experience is learning that…
3 Ways COVID-19 Is Impacting the Construction Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic is ever-evolving, and the construction industry is not alone in feeling the…
What Is the Deadline to Protest a Bid?
Not all bids are awarded equally. Unfortunately, bias can find its way into the bidding…
Everything You Need to Know About Healthcare Construction Part 1
Healthcare construction serves a critical function in our country’s infrastructure. Hospitals help keep our population…
Tennessee Department of Transportation Bidding Requirements Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Nashville contractor lawyers at Cotney Attorneys &…
Are Contractors Eligible for PPP Funds?
Understanding the PPP loan process can be tricky, and knowing who is eligible can be…
Common Causes of Construction Litigation
Common Infrastructure Legal Mistakes to Avoid
Construction Infrastructure : Fixing Old Roads or Building New Ones?
As the ambitious $2.3 trillion infrastructure construction bill is currently being debated in Congress, many…
7 Potential Delays in Roadway Construction Projects
When you take on a new roadway construction project, your goal is to stay on…
American Job Funding | National Infrastructure Plan
On Wednesday, March 31, President Biden presented a national infrastructure plan intended to improve the…
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