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Navigating the complexities of construction law is crucial for any contractor looking to build a resilient business. With decades of experience, Trent Cotney’s blog is your essential resource for staying ahead of legal challenges and ensuring your business is equipped for long-term success.
Vaccine Approval Could Lead to Mandates
When the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Last year changed a lot of things in this world, including the way construction companies…
Conducting Better Employee Performance Review During COVID-19
What a year we have had on which to grade employee performance. With so many…
Building a Winning Sales Culture
The sales culture of your company can make or break your business. Engraining a healthy…
Optimizing Talent in Uncertain Times
These are challenging times for both managers and employees, with so many working remotely, the…
How EOS Drives Business Success
Need a way to link the pieces of your business together and produce results? Consider…
3 Surety Organizations Every Contractor Needs to Know
Surety bonds are an integral part of the construction industry, especially for projects funded by…
7 Bid Blunders Construction Firms Don’t Want to Make
If you want to own a successful construction firm, you may be interested in getting…
Does Your Roofing Company Have a Drug-Free Workplace Policy?
Roofers face many dangers while working a physically demanding job at great heights and on…
Florida Roofing License Requirements and Penalties
Florida roofers, like all contractors, must be licensed to perform work. In this brief article,…
Pre-Screen Questions Homeowners Use When Selecting a Roofing Contractor
When working on residential roofing projects, it’s not uncommon to come into contact with a…
The physically demanding nature of the roofing industry means worker fatigue is a widespread problem….
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Are You Eligible to File a Mechanics’ Lien in North Carolina?
At some point in your construction career, you will be awaiting payment from an owner….
Colorado’s Growing Infrastructure Challenge
Colorado has a problem. “The Centennial state grew by nearly 80,000 people last year, making…
Cell Phones and a New Era of Liability in Construction
As cell phone technology reaches new heights, construction companies must adopt new policies that address…
Construction Firms and Internship Programs
As construction firms continue to tussle with a growing labor gap, employers have to consider…
Are Contractors Liable for Nail Pops?
Nail pops are commonly found in the walls and ceilings of both older and newer…
Are You Documenting These 5 Important Construction Items?
Successful contractors understand the necessity of comprehensive documentation. Every construction transaction features a litany of…
Safety Challenges Associated With Working On Communication Towers
If it seems as if communication and broadcast towers are sprouting up out of neighborhoods,…
Government of Ontario Introduces Massive Infrastructure Spending Bill
In a press release issued last week, Doug Ford’s government introduced a proposed spending bill…
Contractual Way to Fight COVID-19 Liability
In previous legal newsletters, we have provided waiver and release type language for COVID-19. However,…
Copyrights for Construction Photos
It is not uncommon for contractors to take photos of their work. After all, photos…
Changes to the Retainage Rates for Government (Public) Construction Projects
On September 18, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 101, “An Act Relating to Public…
Alberta’s New Green Initiative Aimed to Encourage Construction Innovation
Good news for contractors in the Alberta construction industry – a new initiative is helping…
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How Contractors Can Benefit from the CCORI
Given the never-ending threat of data breaches and identity theft, cybersecurity is a priority for…
How Exoskeletons Can Protect Your Crew
You may not be surprised to hear these OSHA statistics: 21 percent of all worker…
Feds Step in When States Fail to Protect Workers from Virus
States could lose regulatory power over workplace safety if they fail to require companies to…
Do I Really Need a Construction Litigation Attorney?
By all means, you can represent your company during a construction dispute, but we don’t…
2 Reasons Why a Construction Lawyer Should File Your Bid Protest
North Carolina has seen steady population growth over the past decade. In fact, the Tarheel…
A Deadly Fall Highlights Common Safety and Employment Legal Concerns in the Construction Industry
A young worker has died after plummeting 120 feet on a construction site in Nashville….
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 1
No matter the size of a project, anytime you are hired for a construction job,…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 5
As we have discussed throughout this series, there are several ways a contractor can protest…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 4
As we have covered in sections one, two, and three, there are several reasons why…
Can My Subcontractor Bill Me For More Than the Estimate?
As a construction company, you often work with subcontractors to get projects finished. This makes…
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers About Verbal Contracts in Construction Law
Everyone is, at least, somewhat familiar with the concept of verbal contracts. In fact, most…
Construction Defects on Mortgaged Homes
Construction defects are always a problem for construction companies. However, changes in legislation have changed…
A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Rooftop Safety and Accessibility
According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2019 published by the U.S. Bureau of…
Understanding OSHA Guidelines During a Pandemic
As an organization responsible for worksite safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Industry
COVID-19 is changing how the construction industry operates on a global scale. Like other industries,…
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