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As a contractor, it’s important to be diligent when taking any action related to your company and your active (and past) projects. This is because lawsuits in the construction industry […]

Living in zero-carbon cities might seem like an unrealistic goal, but if construction professionals across the world can band together and work with lawmakers to draft new building codes that

Reducing the construction industry’s carbon footprint is a steep challenge that will require contractors and construction materials suppliers to come together and work out solutions to this pressing issue. One

In the State of North Carolina, interior wall and ceiling finish materials must meet the standards expressed in Chapter 8 of the 2018 North Carolina State Building Code. These finishes

Filing fraudulent liens in the construction industry can have serious consequences on contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers. When you signed your contract, you agreed to be paid a certain amount

Mechanics liens are a contractor’s best friend when it comes to nonpayment in the construction industry. Unfortunately, nonpayment occurs more frequently than it should, so contractors need to be diligent

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. The Act aims to ensure that employers provide their employees with a

At Cotney Construction Law, we know that construction professionals face an intense level of scrutiny when it comes to performing their jobs. There are numerous legal requirements that they must

Construction projects involve many moving parts and can be challenging for a contractor who is striving to grow a successful business. Like any other business, hardworking contractors often require legal

If you work in the construction industry long enough, you will likely experience your share of conflicts. Traditionally, people think of going to court when a dispute arises, but most