The construction industry has a record low employment rate this year, as evidenced by the 33,000 jobs added this April. This is an incredible turnaround considering that the Great Recession […]
Construction Unemployment at a Record Low. So What’s the Problem? Part 1 Read Post »
Whether you own a residential, commercial, or specialty trade construction business, a Cotney Construction Law Subscription Plan can help you reduce risk and effectively budget your legal expenses. In this
What’s the Difference Between a Subscription Plan and a Retainer Fee? Read Post »
Mobile phones are everywhere. They’re hidden inside classroom desks, gripped in the off-hand of drivers, and stuffed in the pockets of your workers. Basically, they’re everywhere they should and shouldn’t
The Dangers of Mobile Phones on the Project Site Read Post »
Florida’s housing boom has lead to an increase in homebuilding and infrastructure construction. This boom is spurred on by incredible population growth in Central Florida that is showing few signs
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 2 Read Post »
Florida has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its population and housing market, ensuring plenty of work for contractors specializing in residential construction. But can this growth really last? Or has Florida’s
Boom or Bust: Florida’s Housing Market and the Construction Industry Part 1 Read Post »
As OSHA attorneys, we often stress the physicality of construction work and the risks these tasks present to the workers on a jobsite. We also offer our clients workplace audits
Understanding Work Organization Hazards Read Post »
Every construction element, from roofs to concrete foundations to plumbing, must be executed flawlessly in order to mitigate construction defects. Seemingly small issues, such as burgeoning mold growth, can lead
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 2 Read Post »
Plumbing is just one of the many facets of a construction project that can cause a construction defect. Defects can emerge shortly after project completion or years later. Regardless of
Common Plumbing Problems on Completed Construction Projects Part 1 Read Post »
The construction industry’s labor shortage endemic is pushing contractors to their limit. With a dwindling skilled labor pool, it’s imperative that the construction industry focus on the sources of labor
Attracting and Retaining Vets Read Post »
Pipeline construction offers building firms the opportunity to work on lucrative projects and grow their businesses. Of course, pipeline construction work is also among the most dangerous professions in the
Enhancing Pipeline Safety Read Post »
