Helping a client build their dream home is a rewarding experience being a general contractor. However, many issues and mishaps could interfere with the timeline or even the completion of their home. When construction defects are apparent, it might be necessary to take...
The term “construction defect” has many practical meanings to owners of Florida real estate. Perhaps the roof leaked, or the windows were not weather proofed. Or maybe the air-conditioner did not function properly. Some defects may not reveal themselves for many years...
Florida is a hotbed for construction. Whether it is commercial or residential, people are seemingly always having work done. Unfortunately, there are often complications with construction projects. Some are easily rectified with slightly more work, repairs and minor...
Construction defects can land a project’s general contractor in legal and financial trouble. If the defect is serious enough, the contractor may wind up having to foot the bill to pay to fix the construction problem and pay other damages. General contractors rarely...
Readers of this blog have seen posts about construction defects in the past. Indeed, in a prior post, we explained the differences between design, material, construction (workmanship) and subsurface deficiencies. Deficiency overview For context, Boca Raton, Florida,...
There are many locations in and around Boca Raton, Florida, where people and businesses would like to build new buildings or remodel existing buildings. They may have a specific design in mind to ensure that what they want or need is in the new structure. There are...
Recent projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest nearly half a million job openings in construction. All these unfilled positions will likely spur wage growth. Unfortunately, the labor shortage has its downsides as well. An aging workforce Factors from...
If you run a construction company, you have a lot of responsibilities. This includes responsibilities to the government, customers and to your employees. According to OSHA, one of those duties to your Florida employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment. This...
If you have discovered that the construction company that built your home did a subpar job, you may wonder what your options are. It is helpful for property owners facing construction defects to know what construction law may be able to do for them and to familiarize...
Despite the challenges many business sectors have faced in the past couple of years, the same cannot be said for the construction industry in Florida and elsewhere. According to recent reporting, people of all ages continue to flock to the Sunshine State, and that...
