Trent Cotney

Excavation and trenching are often required on construction sites to literally lay the groundwork for a project.Whether it’s creating a water system, gas mains, or telephone lines, by creating trenches, […]

Thousands of American workers are injured at the workplace annually. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets strict safety guidelines to protect American workers, falls, hazard communication, and

According to OSHA.gov, in 2016, almost 4700 workers died due to a work-related accident. Of those workers, approximately 21 percent were in the construction industry.

The Costly Start to 2018 After the first quarter of 2018, many construction companies have already experienced significant citations for safety and health standard violations. From January to March 2018,

Has OSHA ever visited your jobsite? Did you know your rights? Did you feel prepared? As OSHA defense attorneys, we know that a visit from OSHA can be intimidating to

If OSHA shows up at your jobsite tomorrow, would you know what to do? As OSHA attorneys, we have ample experience interacting with OSHA, but dealing with the agency is

If you are a construction professional, knowing how to interact with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is critical. Dealing with the administration is commonplace for an OSHA attorney,

When working in a project-based business such as construction, your final profit will be a major priority. Equipment selection is one of those expenses that a construction company must ensure

Quality construction equipment should be a given on every construction site. Good construction equipment can be obtained via purchase or rental. The method a company chooses will depend greatly on

Experienced Birmingham contractor attorneys know that the more complex a construction project is the more susceptible it is to a dispute. With looming deadlines and constantly moving parts, contractors must