Over the next few weeks, we're going to take a deep dive on construction contracts and the provisions you should include in them. This episode provides a general overview of how to make sure your concerns about a project are addressed in a contract and how to make sure the right parties are involved in a contract.
Read moreEp 8 - A New Case Gives Contractors the Ability to Combat Negative Online Reviews
In this episode we talk about a new case decided in Miami-Dade County, where an appellate court affirmed that a contractor was entitled to damages for false comments made by a homeowner to the Better Business Bureau, HomeAdvisor, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Read moreEp 7 - How to Terminate a Difficult Client
In this episode, we talk about how to use contractual provisions to limit a difficult conduct or give you a way out of contract. This includes when a property owner is threatening to leave you a bad review in an attempt to gain leverage over you!
Read moreEp 6 - Terms for Subcontractor Agreements and How to Use Them
In this episode we talk about the need for a subcontractor agreement, provisions to consider having in one, and how to use a subcontractor agreement effectively on your projects.
Read moreEp 5 - What Are the Minimum Requirements for a Construction Contract
In this episode we talk about the bare minimum for construction contracts -- what do you have to have in them under Florida law, what is good to have in them, and why you should have more than one contract for your projects.
Read moreEp 4 - How to Protect Yourself from Hidden Conditions on Projects
Ever start a project and then uncover something (usually expensive) that you weren't expecting? In this episode, we discuss how to use a differing or hidden conditions provision in your contract to protect yourself from this and to set appropriate customer expectations.
Read moreEp 3 - What Does 45 Days for an NTO Mean?
Material costs keep going up! This episode talks about how to use contractual provisions to help protect your margins and put some of the burden of increased costs in property owners and other contractors.
Read moreEp 2 - How to Get Paid When Material Costs Go Up (Copy)
Material costs keep going up! This episode talks about how to use contractual provisions to help protect your margins and put some of the burden of increased costs in property owners and other contractors.
Read moreAnnouncing the Hammer & Gavel Podcast!
I’m excited to announce the start of the Hammer & Gavel Podcast! My goal is to produce a few short podcasts each week to give you quick and easy to understand updates on construction law, licensing requirements, liens, contract tips, and how to get paid for your work! Over time we’ll add longer episodes with guests and interviews.
It’s available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, and Google Podcasts. Please subscribe today! Below are links for where you can find the podcast:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-gavel-podcast-at-intersection-construction-law/id1536806844?uo=4
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Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3455951
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