There are many benefits to using a corporation when operating a construction business. Avoiding personal liability for improper liens is just one of them.
Read moreBuilding Departments Must Accept Building Permit Applications Despite Perceived Issues
While a building official is not required to issue a permit, it is required to accept and review a permit application, even if there are perceived problems with the application.
Read moreTwo Statutes Impacting Contractors Will Not Be Revised For Now
Proposed revisions to two Florida statutes impacting contractors have died in committee. But does this mean more changes are on the horizon?
Read moreUse Caution When Trying to Get Change Orders for Changed Conditions
What happens when you find something unexpected at a project? Be careful how you address them or you could end up in violation of your contract.
Read moreUsing Emerging Technologies Smartly and Properly
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to co-author an article in the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s Sprinkler Age magazine with Chris Johnson, the CEO of Piper Fire Protection. It covers a lot of topics, and I hope you enjoy it.
Read moreSubsequent Owner of Property May be Able to to Sue for Hidden Construction Defects
When a project goes sideways and the parties settle, a subsequent property owner may still be able to sue for latent defects.
Read moreBe Careful What You Contract For - Arbitration Edition
Courts interpret contracts as they are written, so be careful how you craft arbitration and other provisions to ensure your goals are achieved.
Read moreEngineer Inspections Are Not Governed by the Statute of Repose
When an engineer inspects the structural integrity of a home, does it sufficiently relate to the design, planning, or construction of the home to eliminate claims after ten years?
Read moreFlorida's Statute of Limitations and Roof Leaks
What happens when a former client comes back and alleges defective work that the client should have known about?
Read moreIs Marijuana on the Construction Jobsite OK Now?
In many states marijuana is now legal, while it remains illegal under Federal law. How does this impact your jobsites and your responsibilities as an employer?
Read moreTechnology, Contracts, and Jobsite Safety
While there can be no doubt that technology makes construction safer and more efficient, you must also properly account for it in planning and contracting for a project.
Read moreUsing an Assignment of Insurance Benefits to Obtain Payment
Where a project is being funded with insurance proceeds, an assignment of benefits can be a useful tool to ensure payment.
Read moreThe Construction Litigation Shortcut
When a client or contractor is using a minor fix to hold up a major payment, Florida’s construction lien statute provides a solution.
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