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
Additional Insureds
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, Construction Law Group
Additional insureds are typically required on Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies of prime contractors and subcontractors. An owner may require the prime contractor to name them as an additional insur... Read More
Ponding Water and Manufacturer Warranties
Mon, May 29, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
Ponding water can be a problem on roof systems and a routine justification for non-payment. Standing water can degrade roof materials, cause the collection of debris and muck and increase the UV degradation by fo... Read More
Getting Paid for Mobilization and Demobilization Costs
Wed, Mar 22, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA
Most disputes in construction arise out of change orders or disputes over extra work. One of the most difficult “extra work” charges for roofers to recover is mobilization and demobilization costs. Often, a roofer may be... Read More
The Slavin Doctrine
Sun, Jan 22, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA
It is not unusual for a roofer to be sued when someone is injured on a project, even if the injury occurs after the project has been accepted. Often, the injured person sues the roofer alleging that his/her injuries were caused by t... Read More
Never Sign an OSHA Witness Statement
Thu, Dec 22, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA
During any OSHA inspection, the Compliance Safety and Health Officer (“CSHO”) will more than likely take witness testimony from crew members that are on site. This CSHO will hand-write the interview answers and ask the e... Read More
What You Should Know About Lien Waivers
Thu, Aug 25, 2016
As a contractor, only two things are ever certain — long hours, and having to chase down the money you’re owed. As for the long, hot work days, there’s really no getting around that. However, part of getting paid involves signing co... Read More
OSHA Confined Space Standard for Construction, Part II
Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
This month’s article continues the discussion of OSHA’s new confined space standard. In order to better understand the new standard’s allocation of responsibility, it’s helpful to understa... Read More
