Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese Partner and Construction Practice Team Co-Leader, had his article “How to Recruit and Retain Construction Workers, Part One” published in the September 2023 issue of FRSA’s Florida Roofing magazine.
Cotney serves as General Counsel of the FRSA (Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc.).
“Every contractor will tell you that the labor shortage is one of the most critical issues facing the construction industry today,” writes Cotney. “This issue has been worrisome for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic magnified the problem, in addition, recent immigration laws have made it even more challenging to secure the workers that jobsites need.”
In part one, Cotney discusses strategies for hiring workers, and in part two, he will explore additional ways to retain them.
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At Adams and Reese, Cotney is a leading member of one of the largest construction practices in the country with the law firm’s roster of more than 90 attorneys serving the construction industry.
A Partner in the Adams and Reese Tampa office, Cotney represents construction and infrastructure clients, including general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, roofers, developers, and other professionals. He is an EU arbitrator for construction-related disputes. Cotney is also experienced in construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, bid protests, and construction document review and drafting.
Cotney is ranked among the top construction attorneys in Florida by Chambers USA and ranked by Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers in Florida, Texas, Mid-South, and Illinois. Cotney is a board-certified construction lawyer licensed in eight states and Washington, DC.