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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.
Are you tired of dealing with project disputes stemming from change orders? You’re not alone….
Nothing can ruin your day quite like receiving notice of a construction defect. Knowing that…
DOL Issues Final Rule Update Allowing Employers to Better Offer Perks and Benefits
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Final Rule updating regulations pertaining to…
Do I Have to Let OSHA Inspectors Onto My Jobsite?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees approximately 7 million worksites. They are most…
Fall Restraint Systems: Get Compliant Before It’s Too Late
If you work within residential or commercial construction sector, it is crucial that every aspect…
Understanding OSHA’s Investigation Process
As Texas OSHA defense lawyers, we often stress how important it is for construction firms…
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Clearwater Construction Lawyer
The Cotney Attorneys & Consultants is committed to protecting the legal rights of professionals in…
Acceleration is the speeding up of the work process in a construction project by either…
Contingent Payment Clauses in Construction Contracts
With every construction contract comes the risk of the owner failing to compensate for the…
Contracting Without a License in the State of Florida
Does Your Profession Require a License? By definition, a contractor is any person or company…
A Simple Guide to Understanding Construction Surety Bonds
What is a Surety Bond? A surety bond is a contract that governs the legal…
The Dangers of Mobile Phones on the Project Site
Mobile phones are everywhere. They’re hidden inside classroom desks, gripped in the off-hand of drivers,…
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 2
Florida’s housing boom has lead to an increase in homebuilding and infrastructure construction. This boom…
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 1
Florida has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its population and housing market, ensuring plenty of work…
Understanding Work Organization Hazards
As OSHA attorneys, we often stress the physicality of construction work and the risks these…
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 2
Every construction element, from roofs to concrete foundations to plumbing, must be executed flawlessly in…
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 1
Plumbing is just one of the many facets of a construction project that can cause…
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Preventing Client Injuries During Site Visits
In construction, you’ll occasionally have clients visit the construction site before work is complete. While…
Guide to Construction Liens, Waivers, and Bonds in Florida
During a construction project, contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and anyone else with a vested interest…
Questions to Ask Potential Construction Dispute Attorneys
When you find yourself in a situation where you think you need a lawyer, it…
3 Reasons Why a Construction Project Could Be Behind Schedule
Countless construction projects are in progress across the nation. It is likely that each is…
3 Major Benefits of Hiring a Subcontractor
Hiring permanent workers will always be a necessity, but subcontractors are also a necessary part…
Extreme Weather and Roofing Part 2
You don’t have to be a roofing professional or a roofing attorney in Florida to…
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Business Expansion Tips for Contractors Part 1
Whether you are new to the construction industry or have worked in the field for…
Can Cryptocurrency Change the Construction Industry?
There is no denying that decentralized cryptocurrencies will have a significant impact on our outdated…
Without a consistent system of cost estimation, it would be difficult to get projects approved…
An Owner Filed a Claim Against Your Performance Bond. Here’s What You Should Do Next
Performance bonds are commonplace in the construction industry. In fact, the Miller Act mandates that…
The Value of Safety Perception Surveys in the Construction Industry
Safety perception surveys are arguably one of the most effective performance measurement tools for gleaning…
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Construction Companies
For the past year, construction companies have benefited from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,…
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