Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Why Invest in Prepaid Lawyer Fees?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Protect your company during times of uncertainty with reliable and affordable legal services. The coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty within the construction industry. Contractors with operations of all sizes have faced difficulties keeping their businesses running over the last few months. According to Cotney ...
The Roofing Community Inspires Giving Back
RCS Influencer Heidi J. Ellsworth says that the roofing industry has a big heart, and its generosity inspires others to give. I am constantly inspired by my roofing friends and the roofing industry overall for their commitment to giving back. It inspires me every day and for this month’s Roofing ...
Safety Precautions for Winter Construction
Not being prepared for winter weather can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on a jobsite. When it comes to safe winter weather operations, supervisors need to keep these key issues in mind: 1. Slip and Falls: A common construction site accident is a slips and fall, and they ...
S2:E45 Roofing Road Trips- Trent Cotney- PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Trent Cotney, owner of Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to a Roofing Road Trips. I'm Heidi Ellsworth, partner with RoofersCoffeeShop. And I am as always ...
S2:E45 Trent Cotney - Planning for 2021
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Listen to this podcast to stay up to date with current changes and prepare for those coming in 2021. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, RoofersCoffeeShop® partner, Heidi J. Ellsworth chats with Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law about the importance of preparing your roofing company’s ...
Three Tips for Reducing Lightning Risks
By Cotney Construction Law. Lightning is a dangerous natural force. Annually in the United States, cloud-to-ground lightning occurs 20 to 25 million times and over 300 people are struck by lightning. During the past 30 years, about 50 people, on average, have been killed by lightning strikes every year, and many more ...
3 Things to Remember if OHSA Inspectors Arrive at Your Job Site
By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law. Learn what employers should be aware of regarding OHSA obligations in Ontario. Employers have a lot of responsibility when it comes to workplace safety. Paramount among these responsibilities is to take every reasonable precaution for the safety of workers – no easy task at the best ...
Four Tips to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe the virus is mainly spread from person to person between people who are within six feet of each other and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person ...
Colorado COVID-19 Guidelines for Roofers
By Attorney Ryan Markham, Cotney Construction Law. Ensure your roofing company is in compliance with these standards, regulations and best practices. The COVID-19 pandemic has many Colorado roofers wondering what they must do to ensure they are complying with all State, County and Federal COVID regulations. The following will provide you with ...
Pre-Bid Meetings Explained
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Cotney Construction Law answers four questions concerning the logistics of pre-bid meetings. Before a construction project starts, it’s important to have pre-bid meetings. “The purpose of a pre-bid meeting is to clarify any concerns bidders may have with the solicitation documents, scope of work and other ...
