Legal Corner

NRCA Encourages Roofing Professionals to Register for Virtual Legal Conference

February 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

During the virtual conference, NRCA will provide four one-hour sessions about the latest developments in contract law, employment law and roofing technology. The National Roofing Contractors Association’s Legal Resource Center is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual conference, LEGALCon Virtual 2023, which will be held March 23. During ...

Why Every Contractor Should Create a Qualifier Contingency Plan

September 16, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney. Understand what a qualifier is and the importance of developing a qualifier contingency plan. Obtaining a contractor’s license can be a complex, patience-testing process, which is why so many large construction companies are utilizing several qualifiers to maintain licensure across multi-state territories. There’s no law demanding that contractors only ...

DOD Addresses Inflation-based Requests for Price Adjustments

September 9, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney. Learn how you can protect yourself and your business from the repercussions of inflation by adding EPAs to your next contracts. Prices are going up everywhere — at the supermarket, at the gas station and online — with no apparent relief in sight. Construction is feeling it too with ...

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10 Ways to Keep Your Construction Projects on Track

January 28, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Stay on schedule and avoid penalties with these time-saving tips for contractors. Finishing any construction project on time is crucial if a contractor wants to keep a positive cash flow between projects. If you fail to meet a deadline, it could lead to legal damages ...