Insights
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.
Questions to Consider When Hiring a Construction Litigation Attorney
If you own a construction business, there will be times that you experience a dispute…
How to Manage Multiple Projects Without Adding Overhead
Managing multiple projects is a double-edged sword. More projects equals more profit, but on the…
Why Mid-Sized Construction Businesses Should Pay Attention to the New Federal Overtime Rule
Employers who fail to prepare for upcoming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…
These 5 Mistakes Could Cost You Your Lien Rights
When handled perfectly, the mechanic’s lien is arguably the strongest weapon in a contractor’s arsenal…
Why Mediation Should Be Used For Your First Attempt at Resolving a Dispute
Every year, contractors all across the United States find themselves forced into dealing with unscrupulous…
Look Before You Leap: How to Ensure That a Project Owner Can Pay Part 2
In part one, we discussed how important a comprehensive construction contract is for ensuring that…
No post found!
No post found!
No post found!
Appellate Court Clarifies Liability for Spoliation of Evidence
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently provided some clarification regarding potential liability that can…
Colorado’s Affordable Housing Crisis Part 2
Colorado is a gorgeous, mountainous state that is experiencing some serious growing pains. The hard…
Colorado’s Affordable Housing Crisis Part 1
Colorado is currently in the midst of a housing crisis. This is putting a major…
New NIOSH Tips for Working on Roofs, Ladders, and Scaffolds
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a guide detailing various…
Examining the Factors that Commonly Lead to Falls on the Project Site
As the leading cause of construction worker deaths in the United States, falls on the…
OSHA Enforcement Set to Increase
On April 3, 2019, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S….
No post found!
Cheat Sheet for Employee COVID-19 Exposure
Keep in mind that these guidelines are constantly changing, and you may have additional state…
Effective Construction Mediation
For those in the construction industry that have participated in pre-claim, court-ordered mediation, the process…
4 Tips to Appeal OSHA Citations
OSHA violations can lead to significant fines that negatively impact your construction company’s cash reserves….
How Women Are Changing the Roofing Industry
Construction has always been a male-dominated field. Women currently make up nine percent of the…
8 Tips for Submitting a Winning Construction Bid Part 1
Bidding is a large part of the construction industry, so knowing the secrets of a…
3 Root Causes of Construction Disputes Part 2
Our Fort Lauderdale construction attorneys know that conflict has become commonplace in the construction industry….
No post found!
Charlotte Construction Lien Attorney
A contractor’s job requires diligent multitasking to take a project from concept to completion. When…
Construction Lawyer in Wilmington, NC
With many moving parts and a wide array of services and talented professionals, the construction…
Construction projects are composed of many moving parts with unique characteristics and one central goal:…
Has Your Business Been Accused of a Construction Defect?
Whether you work in residential or commercial construction, there are a myriad of ways your…
Understanding Licensing Classifications in Tennessee
In the State of Tennessee, there are six different types of licenses that construction professionals…
Avoid These Construction Contract Tricks and Loopholes
If an item is omitted from a contract or the language is vague, this can…
No post found!