There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the OSHA’s new emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccines. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, dives into the latest details and shares what contractors need to know about keeping their crews and employees safe and up to speed.

Walls & Ceilings Editor John Wyatt is joined by Chad Dupree. Dupree is CEO/Project Manager of Diversified Plastering, a Houston–based company. Diversified Plastering, W&C’s July 2021 cover stars, specializes in framing, lath and plaster, EIFS, stone, thin brick, interior finishes, sound absorbing systems and more. Dupree discussed the impact February’s winter storm had on Texas. However, when Texas froze, Dupree didn’t even know it was going on. He was down for the count—with COVID. Dupree also discusses the difficulties his company has faced during the supply chain shortage. He talks about how his company has handled it thus far and how his competitors have lent a helping hand.

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, dishes out some specific pointers on what contractors need to know about complying with federal mandate for COVID-19 vaccinations in this latest episode.

When do online reviews matter? Always! And contractors should be marketing their reviews as a tool to generate more business, said digital marketing consultant R.J. Lowery in this latest episode.

The construction industry anticipated more regulation and increased OSHA enforcement under a new president, and the federal government hasn’t disappointed. What contractors didn’t expect are skyrocketing fines.

Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks down what contractors need to know in this latest episode.

For the longest time OSHA enforced heat safety through the general-duty clause, but is now looking to change that in a way that could impact contractors, said Trent Cotney in this latest episode.

President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate opens up a new level of enforcement from OSHA. Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, explores the legal aspects of the order and what contractors can expect in this latest episode.