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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.
Mitigating Construction Payment Disputes
If you’ve worked in the construction industry for any period of time, you know that…
Everything You Need to Know About Patent Defects
Construction defects are unfortunately very common and often lead to disputes over whether or not…
Most Common Causes of Construction Liens
A construction lien places a hold on a property so that that property cannot be…
Design Defects Versus Workmanship Defects
A construction defect is a flaw in a building that poses a potential threat to…
How Much Do Construction Lawyers Cost?
One of the biggest concerns that construction companies have when trying to hire a lawyer…
Do I Need a Construction Lawyer on Retainer?
A construction lawyer can do a lot to help your company avoid problems and improve…
3 Practical Safe Driving Tips for Roofing Contractors
Roofing is dangerous work. Typically, when you hear about construction jobsite accidents, falls top that…
5 Trending Topics in Construction Part 2
The construction industry is historically known to be slow to change; however, our Chattanooga construction…
5 Trending Topics in Construction Part 1
The construction industry has been making moves in several areas from big data to green…
6 Indicators of a Thriving Safety Culture
Safety culture is all about the attitudes, values, behaviors, and beliefs that are practiced by…
6 Reasons Why Projects Need Readjustments Part 3
As any construction professional knows, whether it’s a need for an extension, additional finances, or…
6 Reasons Why Projects Need Readjustments Part 2
Making changes during the construction process is part of the job. In this three-part series,…
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Cost Indices and Cost Estimates Part 1
Historical cost data is commonly used to help make precise cost estimates for construction projects,…
Considering the Price of Construction for Cost Estimators Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Dade County construction attorneys at Cotney Construction…
Considering the Price of Construction for Cost Estimators Part 1
When considering the vast quantity of items that collectively form a cost estimate for a…
Computer-Aided Cost Estimation Part 1
Collaborating with cost estimators is an important part of the early stages of any construction…
Computer-Aided Cost Estimation Part 2
When you want to secure accurate cost estimates for an upcoming project, you want to…
Comparing Land Surveyors and Construction Surveyors
Land surveys are conducted for a number of reasons. Generally, you will work with a…
The Qualities of a Great Arbitrator
Picking an arbitrator in advance of a new project may be one of the best…
Our Portland law firm has made it its duty to ensure that contractors working out…
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely encountered an owner or general contractor who refuses to…
Creating a New Identity for Your Construction Company
In order to limit liability and take advantage of untapped markets, construction companies regularly take…
Reinstating an Expired Contractor’s License in Tennessee
Becoming a licensed contractor in Tennessee isn’t easy. You have to work hard and remain…
Practical Tips for Reducing the Frequency of Conflict on the Project Site
Conflict in the workplace is part of the natural order. Everyone conducts themselves in their…
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Understanding Your Rights for Construction Contract Termination
Once you have signed a contract, you may feel that both parties are stuck honoring…
How to Build Stronger Legal Contracts
Your legal contract governs the scope of work and each party’s obligations for a construction…
Understanding Contract Errors or Omissions in Construction Contracts
Two of the most serious problems to deal with in construction contracts are errors and…
3 Important Distinctions Between Litigation and Arbitration
When it comes to disputes in the construction industry, figuring out the best method for…
When Can Arbitration Be Utilized to Settle a Dispute?
Arbitration is an informal process that can be used to settle disputes without the need…
5 Questions to Consider Before Filing a Bid Protest
The decision to protest a bid is an important one that can have long-lasting ramifications…
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An Introduction to the Litigation Process Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, the Miami contractor attorneys at Cotney Attorneys &…
An Introduction to the Litigation Process Part 1
According to the Cornell Law School, litigation is “the process of resolving disputes by filing…
Coming to Terms with Significant Construction Defects
Defects are common in the construction industry, but the majority of these defects are insignificant…
When are Contractors Entitled to Payment in Washington? – Construction Contracts and Statutes
Contractors, and particularly subcontractors, face the risk of nonpayment on virtually every project they take…
Construction Costs Dip for the First Time in a Decade
Just last month, we discussed that measures of construction activity based on construction worker hours…
Alberta Infrastructure Spending Boost
In news that will be music to the ears of Alberta’s struggling economy, the Premier…
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