Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese Partner and Construction Team Co-Leader, had his article “New Prevailing Wage Rule Will Impact Construction Industry” published in Construction Executive.
Cotney writes, “The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) made big news on Aug. 8 when it finalized a new wage calculation rule. It benefits construction workers on federally funded projects and is likely the most substantial overhaul to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements in decades.”
“There is no doubt that this new prevailing wage rule will have a massive impact on the construction industry. While workers will benefit from higher incomes, contractors could face challenges in complying with the new standards.”
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At Adams and Reese, Cotney is a leading member of one of the largest construction practices in the country with a roster of more than 90 attorneys serving the construction industry. Construction Executive ranks Adams and Reese among the Top 20 largest law firms representing the construction industry.
A Partner in the Adams and Reese Tampa office, Cotney represents construction and infrastructure clients, including GCs, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, roofers, developers, and other professionals. Cotney is a board-certified construction lawyer licensed in eight states and Washington, DC. Cotney is an EU arbitrator for construction-related disputes. He 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.