Torch-Applied Systems: Common Pitfalls and Contractual Remedies - March 2020
Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Trent Cotney, FRSA General Counsel, Cotney Construction Law
If you have been in the roofing industry very long, you are probably aware of the potential risks involved in working with torch-applied roofing materials over combustible roof decks and su... Read More
Convention Recap: Ethics In Construction
Tue, Sep 17, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
FRSA’s annual Convention and Expo is like a family reunion for me. This was my 17th, my wife’s 10th and my son’s 5th Expo. My family, employees and I all enjoy spending time with our frien... Read More
Addressing Self-Adhered Underlayment in Contracts
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
Most roofing contracts account for the replacement of bad decking. However, it is difficult to determine what percentage of decking may need to be replaced on a job. When estimating a roof, the conditions o... Read More
AIR-OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Drones
Thu, May 16, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
Do you hear that buzzing on your jobsite? Despite your flawless work, that buzz is not the owner commentingon how well you installed their new roof. In the year 2019 and beyond, that buzz could be an OSHA i... Read More
What Stinks? Protecting Against Fume Claims
Sun, Dec 09, 2018
Trent Cotney, FRSA General Counsel
Occasionally, roofing contractors are faced with claims made by tenants or owners based on the inhalation of toxic fumes from the application of roofing materials. The first thing any contractor should do is check ... Read More
Watching Your Profits Go Down the Drain? Contractually-Addressing Poor Drainage
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Trent Cotney, FRSA General Counsel
I always say that contracts are like a will - no one wants to look at them until it's too late. Case law and statutes are constantly changing so it is important for roofing contractors to stay abreast of the latest... Read More
Implementing New Technology in Construction
Wed, Jun 20, 2018
Trent Cotney, Owner, Cotney Construction Law LLP
In today’s technology-driven world, it should come as no surprise that many trends in construction revolve around new technologies that will improve and enhance the building design and construct... Read More
Roofing Day 2018
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
Trent Cotney, PA, Cotney Construction Law
Being part of the roofing industry for the last 20 years, I have seen FRSA constantly fight for roofing contractors. The industry is besieged with challenges, including lack of skilled labor, insurance issue... Read More
Cell Phone Policies for Roofers
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Trent Cotney, PA, Cotney Construction Law
Now that we’re in 2018, it’s time for employers to review their workplace policies to make changes to current policies, as well as implement new ones. Cell phone policies are one of the newer and... Read More
