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
The Importance of Construction Documents
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
Trent Cotney, PA, Cotney Construction Law
This article will discuss the importance of maintaining and retaining documents on construction projects. Twenty years ago, a contractor could complete a construction project with a handshake and an invoice.... Read More
Can You Fire an Employee for Their Facebook Post?
Sun, Jan 21, 2018
Trent Cotney, PA, Cotney Construction Law
Today’s world is fueled by social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. In the modern employment environment, it is inevitable that a disgruntled employee will vent about his or her w... Read More
Three Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Best Employees
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, Construction Law Group
The labor shortage within the construction industry has left roofing companies competing for qualified workers while trying to retain existing talent. Because your employees are a significant investment, espe... Read More
What You Need to Know About Warranties
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Trent Cotney, P.A.
There are a variety of warranties in the roofing industry, including warranties provided by material suppliers and warranties governing the workmanship of a roofing contractor. Often, a roofer or supplier may want to limit the war... Read More
Employee? Or Independent Contractor? Why It Matters
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, Construction Law Group
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can have a significant negative impact on your roofing business. An employer that mis-classifies a worker can face costly fines, civil damages, tax ... Read More
Five Key Commercial Roofing Contract Provisions
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, Construction Law Group
Commercial roofing contracts are replete with legal landmines. A roofer that can identify and focus on key provisions may be able to reduce liability. This article focuses on some of the key contract provisio... Read More
