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Posted by permission from The Cotney Brief ● Construction Law Simplified Newsletter, August 2026, Issue 16 Community opposition has become a material risk for many … Read more
Excerpted from The Cotney Brief • Construction Law Simplified, August 2025 100% Bonus Depreciation Now Permanent – You can fully expense eligible equipment and property … Read more
Construction contracts can seem complicated and confusing, so when you review yours, you may be tempted just to sign them and move on. However, signing … Read more
The rights and responsibilities of a subcontractor were under scrutiny in a recent case (Katz v. FM Construction, Case No. 19-27439) reviewed by the U.S. … Read more
By Trent Cotney We all know that there are pollutants on construction sites. These can include asbestos and lead, which are hazardous for workers and … Read more
By Trent Cotney Those of us who are involved in the construction industry are likely familiar with the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). This program … Read more
By Trent Cotney When news came of a new virus known as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), most workplaces elected to move to remote work. What … Read more
By Trent Cotney Workers’ compensation fraud is a common issue that plagues all workplaces, including the construction industry. Unfortunately, there are over 30 billion dollars … Read more
By Trent Cotney On November 6, Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued a final order approving a 7.5% decrease for Florida workers’ compensation insurance rates. … Read more
Reprinted from the May 2019 Cotney Construction Law Update On April 3, 2019, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S. House … Read more
A primary responsibility of every HVACR program is preparing students for meaningful employment upon graduation. The strongest programs understand that
In February, leading manufacturers will unveil their latest innovations at the AHR Expo. A few weeks later, March 22–25, 2026,
By Amber Bonefont The majority of Floridians are hanging on to the “American Dream,” but rising housing costs and everyday
I didn’t set out to become a High-Performance HVAC™ craftsman. Like many others, my career began by doing what I
