Employers in Washington should be aware of upcoming changes in safety rules established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). On October 1, 2020, revisions to WISHA, including […]
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Contractors, and particularly subcontractors, face the risk of nonpayment on virtually every project they take on. Even when the owner of a project is financially reliable, such as the U.S.
As of July 21, 2020, there were over 370,000 positive cases of COVID-19 from Florida residents and over 4,600 positive cases from non-Florida residents in the state of Florida. The
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No one wants to be on the other end of a construction defect claim, especially when these claims could mean lengthy litigation, costly personal injuries and property damage, and severe
Reduce the Risk of Construction Defects and Minimize Liability With These Tips Read Post »
With the average value of construction disputes and length of resolutions expected to increase over the next year in North America partly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time
Essential Contract Clauses to Prevent and Resolve Construction Disputes Read Post »
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we understand the sheer amount of costs involved in starting and successfully running a construction business. From payroll and equipment to simply renting out office
What Are Your Options for Financing Your Construction Business? Read Post »
We typically associate surprises with feelings of amazement and elation — a significant other planning a fancy dinner date or a group of friends popping up with birthday hats and
Minimize Additional Costs From Differing Site Conditions With This Contract Language Read Post »
You might be thinking that litigation is inevitable now that you’ve been notified of a construction defect on one of your past projects, but that’s not necessarily the case. Florida
Here Are Your Options When a Construction Defect Is Leading to a Dispute Read Post »
Despite signs that the construction industry is rebounding, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact the industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than a staggering drop in residential construction in
Residential Construction Drops in Florida Read Post »
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: a construction company lacking in experience, resources, and reputation is awarded a lucrative construction contract following a competitive bidding process. Although bids
Unfairly Passed Over for a Contract? Contact a Columbia, SC, Bid Protest Attorney Read Post »
