The investigations is just getting underway and there’s much still to learn about what caused the tragedy in Surfside, Fla., but there are some key takeaways for contractors working on similar buildings right now, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants.

As 2020 drew to a close, the U.S. Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a massive $900 million coronavirus relief bill combined with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill.

The Biden administration continues to establish itself, most recently by nominating Doug Parker, chief of the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA), as assistant secretary for Occupational Safety and Health in the Department of Labor.

It’s been a busy few weeks in the construction industry, so Roofing Contractor and Walls & Ceilings’ publisher Jill Bloom and Associate Editor of Walls & Ceilings, Hannah Belloli, caught up with CEO of Cotney Attorney & Consultants, Trent Cotney. 

The Law Firm 500 Awards Committee recently announced the list of 2020 Honorees, ranking Cotney Construction Law #15 on its annually published list recognizing law firms that have achieved significant growth in revenues. 

Cotney Construction Law is pleased to announce that they have been ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms” rankings.

Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law shares exciting news about expansion plans and gives contractors the lowdown on contingency planning for the summer peak season.