As a contractor, it’s not uncommon that you sign contracts containing liquidated damages provisions to help foster a sense of accountability between yourself and the owner. Owners appreciate the inclusion […]
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Owners rely on contractors to deliver on the terms established in the contract. This includes building a quality structure for the agreed-upon price and meeting the deadline written into the
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As a construction business owner, you must always be mindful of ways you can increase the value of your business. In this three-part article, a Brandon construction attorney at Cotney
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As one of the “Fatal Four” as designated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), electrocution caused over 8 percent of construction deaths in 2016. That being said, electrical safety
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You probably know that electrocution is one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) “Fatal Four” in the construction field. That means that a large percentage of jobsite accidents
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In this two-part series, an OSHA defense attorney is discussing one of the most common and underrated causes of an injury in the construction workplace—when workers improperly handle and move
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Construction is hard work that requires contractors and project managers to always consider the most effective way to complete projects while also being mindful of safety procedures. On a jobsite,
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After 45 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) new standards for beryllium exposure went into effect for the construction industry on May 11, 2018. OSHA reduced the amount
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Gypsum, an important material for building walls and ceilings, is commonly used on construction sites in North Carolina. Oftentimes referred to as drywall, gypsum is a useful resource for building
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Gypsum is a commonly used material in an array of applications. Gypsum board is often utilized as a finish for walls and ceilings. It is commonly referred to as drywall,
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