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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 ...
Free eBook: The Importance of an Employee Handbook
By Cotney Construction Law. A good employee manual increases efficiency, decreases costs, and limits liability and legal costs. A well-written employee handbook sets the rules and expectations for employees and can save you money in a number of ways. A good employee manual serves to increase administrative efficiency, decrease operating costs, and ...
The Future of Construction Site Surveillance: Part 2
By Cotney Construction Law. There are many benefits to self-navigating rovers and drones that provide workplace surveillance. There is a four-part article that covers the future of construction site surveillance. Part one covered the newest inventions that are impacting the construction industry. Here in part two, we will cover emerging artificial intelligence--where ...
Daniel Auerbach Named General Counsel of Space Coast Licensed Roofers Association
Auerbach to assist association with organization, bylaws, operations, and governance policies. Palm Bay, Florida - Attorney Daniel Auerbach of Cotney Construction Law, LLP has recently been named General Counsel of the Space Coast Licensed Roofers Association (SCLRA). In this role, Auerbach will provide legal assistance to the association’s board of directors ...
Cotney Construction Law Earns Top 10 for Industry Focus
The firm advocates strongly for the industry and only hires attorneys with a background in construction. With offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, and South Florida, Cotney Construction Law, LLP formerly Trent Cotney P.A, has developed into an industry leader in Florida, participating in the construction industry on a policy and ...
Tennessee Statute of Repose
State statute on property owner actions against construction professionals vary widely by state. By Cotney Construction Law. Each state imposes a strict time period in which a building or property owner may bring an action against a contractor, architect, engineer, or other construction professional for a construction defect; referred to as a ...
