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Construction Law

Column Construction Law 

Building Envelope Failures

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 DodsonPublications

Where Design, Product Selection, & Installation Collide by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Construction Law 

The Impact of Insurance on Design

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 DodsonPublications

Staying Aware of Future Insurance & Safety Concerns by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Construction Law 

Taking Precautions

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 DodsonPublications

Collaborative Delivery Models & Risk Allocation by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Column Construction Law 

Thirsty Servers

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 DodsonPublications

Data Centers & the Growing Challenge of Water Cooling by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent

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Column Construction Law 

What You Need to Know

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Column Construction Law 

Working With Wood

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications

Project Delivery Pitfalls in Mass Timber Construction by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Construction Law 

The Legal Risks of Design Defects

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications

How Architects Can Protect Themselves from Liability by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Construction Law 

Comp Bids & Last Looks

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications

Legal Implications Under the Sherman Act by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Column Construction Law 

Websites & ADA Compliance

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications

Making Sure Your Business is Accessible by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Column Construction Law 

From the Department of Defense

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 DodsonPublications

Additional Cybersecurity Requirements for Contractors by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at Adams

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Column Construction Law 

Overturning the Standard

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications

Will a Recent Supreme Court Ruling Weaken OSHA? by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Construction Law 

AI in the New World

March 29, 2024April 1, 2024 DodsonPublications

Using AI on Your Next Project by Trent Cotney, Partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: CTA Requirements

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 DodsonPublications

Trade Associations Urge Congress to Delay CTA Reporting by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: FM Approval

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 DodsonPublications

What You Need to Know About Factory Mutual by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Another Supply Chain Issue

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 DodsonPublications

Stalled Contract Talks for West Coast Ports by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Severance Agreements

May 22, 2023June 14, 2023 DodsonPublications

NLRB Issues New Rule & Tighter Restrictions by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: False Claims Act

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 DodsonPublications

How Antifraud Law Has Impacted Recent Suits by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: NLRB Rule

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 DodsonPublications

New Rule to Impact Construction Industry Collective Bargaining & Other Issues by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Inflation Reduction Act

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 DodsonPublications

How This Law Impacts Workforce Woes & Clean Energy by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Troubling Tax Hikes

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 DodsonPublications

Main Street Businesses Voice Opposition to Proposed Taxes by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney,

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Creating & Clarifying Scope

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 DodsonPublications

Change-in-Scope Claim Denied in Recent Appeal by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: HUD Act of 1968

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 DodsonPublications

Hiring Low-Income Workers for HUD Compliance by Trent Cotney, partner, Adams & Reese, LLP (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, partner at

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 DodsonPublications

Take Precautions to Save Yourself & Others by Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, CEO of

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Column Construction Law 

Construction Law: Additional Insureds

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 DodsonPublications

Primary Benefits of Additional Insureds in Construction Contracts by Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants (Editor’s Note:  Trent Cotney, CEO

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The Old & the New
Article Commercial 

The Old & the New

July 29, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Category Trend-Setter
Article Residential 

Category Trend-Setter

July 29, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Opening a New Chapter in Care
Architecture News Article 

Opening a New Chapter in Care

July 28, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
The Historic Ravinia Elementary School
Article Feature 

The Historic Ravinia Elementary School

July 28, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Marshfield High School
Article Cover Story 

Marshfield High School

July 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Article Construction Stats 

On the Rise

March 20, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Award-Winning Design
Article Feature Residential 

Award-Winning Design

March 18, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Wildfire Mitigation
Article Cover Story 

Wildfire Mitigation

March 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Slip-Safe & Sealed
Article Residential 

Slip-Safe & Sealed

February 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Ellen Browning Building
Article 

Ellen Browning Building

January 13, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Induction Cooktop
Industry News 

Induction Cooktop

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Enhanced Systems
Industry News 

Enhanced Systems

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Industry Must-Read
Industry News 

Industry Must-Read

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
40 Under 40
Industry News 

40 Under 40

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Acquisition

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Protection & Aesthetic Value
Industry News 

Protection & Aesthetic Value

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Window Collection
Industry News 

Window Collection

May 14, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Showcased at IRE
Industry News 

Showcased at IRE

March 23, 2026 DodsonPublications 0
Staying Strong & Safe
Article Industry News 

Staying Strong & Safe

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Rainscreen
Industry News 

Rainscreen

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Awards
Industry News 

Awards

July 21, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Protective Film
Industry News 

Protective Film

July 16, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow
Article Industry News 

Tariffs, Trade, & Tomorrow

May 22, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Underlayment
Industry News 

Underlayment

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Promotion
Industry News 

Promotion

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Retirement
Industry News 

Retirement

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Accessibility
Industry News 

Accessibility

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

At the Booth

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Safety Month
Industry News 

Safety Month

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Drainage Solutions

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Pet Doors

March 18, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Polyiso Insulation

February 25, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Rebranding

February 7, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Specification Document

January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Key Position

January 30, 2025 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Rating Council

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Position

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Leadership

November 26, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Manufacturing Plant

September 12, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Award for Excellence

September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Sales Manager

September 6, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

PIMA’s New Associate Member

April 12, 2024 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Drink Rail

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Weather Wrap

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Roof Flow

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Colors

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Paint Pen

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Updated Website

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Glass Catalog

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Documents

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Self-Help Design Tools

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Firm

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

New Facility

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Partnerships

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Management

December 1, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Moving Up

November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Promotions

November 30, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Downlight

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Accordian-Style Door

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0
Industry News 

Dark Gray

September 26, 2023 DodsonPublications 0

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