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 Law
What can a contractor do about a subcontractor’s poor work?
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...
What are my options if I discover construction defects?
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,...
How to obtain variances from zoning regulations in Boca Raton
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...
Report: Labor shortage in construction to continue
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...
Can my workers refuse to work if they don’t like the worksite?
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...
What are the different types of construction defects?
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...
Florida construction defect claims
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...
How old is too old for a construction defect claim?
Currently, if a person buys a new house in Florida and things in the house and property start to deteriorate, there is a 10-year time period in which the builder is considered responsible for fixing the problem. However, that time period may become shorter very soon....
Proposed laws may impact owners’ rights with construction defects
In Florida, one of the most costly and worrisome issues that homeowners face is if there are repairs that must be done. Obviously, for safety sake, it is a necessity to fix problems as they arise. However, when the damage or breakdown is a result of shoddy...