Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
Cotney Construction Law attorneys selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists
Very select set of attorneys chosen for peer recognition and professional achievement. Tampa, Florida – Cotney Construction Law (CCL), a leading national law firm for construction, specialty trades, and OSHA law, is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been selected to the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists. ...
The new tax cuts and jobs act (the “Act”) brings exciting new developments for commercial roofing
By Jacqueline N. Feliciano, Cotney Construction Law Thanks to the Act, clients may now be able to deduct the full price for improvements made to the roof instantly from their gross income. Prior to the Act, improvements made to nonresidential roofs were not fully deductible. Rather, when a client paid for a ...
The Hidden Risk: Cell Phone Use on Jobsites
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that for worker safety it’s important for contractors to have a cell phone policy. We live in a mobile world. With so many useful and entertaining features, we’ve quickly become dependent on our phones. This can be problematic when it comes to cell phone use and ...
Best Practices to Avoid Change Order Disputes
By Cotney Construction Law. Having a standard change order process can reduce or prevent project disputes. Change orders, when handled properly, can increase project profitability, reduce the likelihood of disputes, and protect the reputation of your business. However, change orders are one of the most common disputes for construction projects and are ...
Succession Planning for Your Business
By David Kronenfeld, Cotney Construction Law. Critical components of a succession plan help prevent potential disruption down the road. A good business succession plan finds its roots in a solid operating or shareholder agreement. Establishing baseline rules for who has voting interests, who can transfer their interests in the company, what happens ...
2017 OSHA Reporting Deadline Approaching
This year’s deadline for submitting your 2017 OSHA reports is July 1, 2018. For the first time, all submissions must be made online via OSHA’s website. If you are an employer in a ‘high risk industry’ (like construction) and employ anywhere between 20 and 249 employees, you must submit your OSHA ...
Focus on Fostering an Environment That is Beneficial to Attract the Next Generation of Millennial
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that millennials are usually more open minded and think outside the box. I don’t like the term millennial, because I think it’s a stereotype. I am a Generation X-er and when I was starting out in the workforce, I can remember being labeled as slackers who ...
3 Tips to Help Grow Your Roofing Business in Excellent Growth
By Cotney Construction Law. Market is growing but competition demands strategies to grow your business. The construction industry is growing and the roofing industry is no exception. But to ensure business growth, roofing contractors must (1) hire skilled workers, (2) stay informed and relevant, and (3) review pricing. Plus, as a bonus ...
RT3 Members Discuss the Current Issues, Trends and Opportunities for Technology in the Roofing Industry
By Anita Lum, Cotney Construction Law. Technology has been at the forefront of nearly every industry for the past decade and roofing is no exception. The roofing industry is ripe for change and has been transforming rapidly as more and more contractors embrace the use of technology in their day-to-day operations. David ...
Ten Things About HUD That Every Contractor Should Know
By Jade A. Craig, Cotney Construction Law. Understanding HUD activities and programs helps contractors grow their business. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) plays a critical role in protecting the foundation of the residential housing market as the insurer of loans for moderate-income single-family home buyers and for multifamily ...
