How Your Company Could Benefit from Employee Stock Ownership
Have you ever considered how an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) could work for your construction company? There are a number of reasons to consider…
Articles by Trent Cotney
New and Proposed OSHA Rules
In the construction industry, complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations is crucial for the safety of your employees, as well as for…
Complying with Build America, Buy America
As you may recall, on November 5, 2021, the Biden administration finalized the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which was intended to bolster this nation’s manufacturing…
Recent Case Shines Light on Insurance Clauses
When you draft a contract for your next construction project, consider the protections and consequences that an insurance clause may bring. Based on a recent…
Subcontractor Claims and Bankruptcy
As the economy changes, more contractors are looking to bankruptcy courts for protection. Many roofing contractors face having their claims for non-payment on projects either…
Spouses of H1-B Visa Holders Retain Right to Work
From all around the world, highly skilled workers come to the United States and offer their talents in technology, healthcare, construction, and other industries. One…
How an Ohio Court Handled a Contract Typo
Everyone who writes and signs contracts knows that each word and phrase is critical. But what happens when there is an obvious error to which…
What the Diesel Shortage Means for Construction
If you have read the news lately, you have likely seen headlines about rising fuel prices and diesel shortages. These headlines can be alarming, especially…
Solar Equipment Delays Impact U.S. Industry
Recently, the Biden administration has made a push for more clean energy, including solar power. And plenty of contractors are eager to install solar panels…
Truckers Face Independent Contractor Challenge in California
As you may recall, California legislators passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) a few years ago, and it went into effect on January 1, 2020….