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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.
HR Challenges in the Construction Industry
The human resources office plays an essential role in every business. However, HR professionals face…
Protecting Yourself During the Materials Crisis
If you are facing material delays or discovering that the supplies you need are not…
California’s Heat Advisory Reminder
June has arrived, summer is around the corner, and many western states will be facing…
Washington OSHA Issues New Heat Standard
Summer 2021 has been a scorcher across the country, and the Northwest has set seemingly…
Top Tips for Hiring a Subcontractor
As you likely know, the lack of skilled labor is one of the biggest challenges…
When I talk to contractors these days, the number one concern they all seem to…
3 Ways to Seek Payment on a Construction Project Aside From Filing a Mechanics Lien
When an owner fails to pay a contractor on time, it creates a domino effect…
4 Construction Contract Mistakes You Never Want to Make
As a construction business owner, your attention may be on project performance, business strategy, and…
6 Fireable Offenses Construction Business Owners Should Be Aware Of Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, a Jacksonville construction lawyer from Cotney Attorneys &…
6 Fireable Offenses Construction Business Owners Should Be Aware Of Part 1
Nobody looks forward to terminating a worker’s employment, but sometimes, there’s no other option. Workers…
3 Valuable Resources for Contractors Looking to Maintain Legal Compliance
Maintaining legal compliance is essential for any contractor that wants to juggle multiple projects while…
Wrongful Death: How Roofing Contractors Can Avoid and Defend Against a Claim
While no roofing contractor wants to be responsible for an injury, many fail to abide…
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Can My Workers Listen to Music on the Project Site?
Your workers are tasked with performing physically exhausting activities on a daily basis. They work…
Challenges Contractors Face When Building in Humid Climates
Humidity in Florida can be stifling. With an average relative humidity of 74.5 percent (#2…
Construction Waste: More Than Debris
The construction industry’s ability to generate massive amounts of waste would be a rather impressive…
Are Construction Companies Required to Give Maternity Leave?
Are construction companies required to give maternity leave? It’s an unusual question, one that construction…
Are Construction Defects Avoidable?
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, construction defects can emerge from out of nowhere and…
Common Tax Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Tax season is upon us, and you know what that means. Construction companies across the…
On June 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” into…
Best Practices for Hurricane Response and Recovery Operations
As of the time of this writing, the National Hurricane Center is tracking at least…
How to Hold an Effective Safety Stand-Down
The week of September 14-18, 2020, marks the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) 7th…
Common Defenses Against Workers’ Compensation Claims
As a business owner in the construction industry, it’s incredibly important to be aware of…
Choosing the Right Arbitrator for Your Dispute
One of the most popular methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that contractors across the…
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…
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Bending, punching, sheering and cutting are all amputation hazards in the workplace and failing to…
Steps to Take for Workplace Suicide Prevention
While work can fill one with personal confidence and can be great for mental health,…
Avoid Most Common OSHA Pitfalls
Construction sites are one of the places most plagued with OSHA violations, so it is…
$1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Introduced
An ambitious $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill has been introduced. The Moving Forward Act, which would…
$1 Billion Turnpike Project Shelved in Orange County
Orange County has lost what could have been a vital infrastructure project in the form…
3 Types of Disputes an Indianapolis Construction Dispute Attorney Can Help With
In an industry known for tight profit margins, strict deadlines, and high expectations, construction disputes…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 3
As we discussed in the first and second sections of this five-part article, interested parties…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, there are many nuances to bid protests that…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 1
At Cotney Construction Law, our Orlando construction lawyers help contractors procure government projects through the…
Characteristics of Troublesome Construction Clients
In the construction business, you meet all kinds of clients. Most clients are easy to…
Common Roadblocks in Commercial Construction
A successful construction contractor knows and understands that it’s not uncommon for complications to arise…
COVID-19 and Safety on Your Job Site
The outbreak of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic has created havoc in all aspects of society,…
New COVID-19 Guidelines from OSHA
In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety…
Bankruptcy and Current Construction Projects
With the world going into years of financial problems, there is a chance that your…
If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines….
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