Welcome to Episode 100 of Law and Mortar, a special milestone edition featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this commemorative episode, Trent and John reflect on the podcast's origins, evolution, and the industry challenges they've covered over the years.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ The podcast's journey from a pandemic project to 100+ episodes strong
✅ Reflections on labor shortages, market shifts, and post-COVID business resilience
✅ Tips for contractors on adapting to material constraints and economic uncertainty
✅ Networking, community, and celebrating industry events like the upcoming Florida Expo
✅ Bonus: Trent's 100-day charitable offer to support construction-focused causes

Join us in celebrating 100 episodes of insight, resilience, and real talk for the construction industry.

Welcome to Episode 99 of Law and Mortar with Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. This week, Trent and John break down the current political, economic, and labor uncertainties in the construction industry, including how tariffs, immigration, and automation are shaping contractor operations.
🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ Political changes and their effects on labor availability and subcontractor workflows
✅ How tariffs and immigration policies are creating industry confusion
✅ Why automation in manufacturing and field labor is gaining momentum
✅ Market uncertainty, smart purchasing decisions, and fleet leasing insights
✅ Upcoming travel and highlights from the FRC Expo
A must-listen for contractors navigating today’s complex and shifting construction landscape.

Welcome to Episode 98 of Law and Mortar, featuring Trent Cotney, Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, and John Kenney, CEO of Cotney Consulting Group. In this episode, Trent and John discuss the construction sector's economic challenges and uncertainty.

🔎 Topics Covered:
✅ The potential recession and how contractors should prepare
✅ Budgeting strategies and maintaining a strong financial position
✅ The latest on ICE raids and audits—how immigration policies are impacting labor
✅ Automation in construction and why companies must optimize their operations
✅ Insights from IRE 2024 and upcoming industry events

Get expert insights into how to navigate uncertainty and strengthen your business in today’s construction market.