Construction projects can be highly complex endeavors, involving multiple parties and millions of dollars. When disputes arise in the construction business, they aren't easily resolved. A civil trial is the traditional method of resolving construction disputes, but it...
If you are in the construction business, you are probably no stranger to financial challenges. You may have worked on projects over the years and were not paid on time for your work. You might be working in parallel with several other contractors and subcontractors....
There is no doubt that businesses in Florida have quite a few different issues to address on a day-to-day basis, but sometimes the most complicated issues are related to commercial real estate. For some companies, that means finding the right location to “open up...
In an ideal world, landlords would lease properties to tenants with clear lease agreements that are adhered to by all parties. That way, when the lease term ends, the parties can go their separate ways having both gotten a fair deal. As idyllic as that sounds, we all...
In Florida, there can be complications with any construction project. It is wise for developers and contractors to expect the unexpected. However, when there are issues that arise even after the project is completed and they were either missed or ignored, it can cause...
Construction defects can leave a homeowner or property owner with a structure they are unable to use for its intended purpose. Construction defects can also diminish the value of the homeowner or property owner’s property. For that reason, those impacts by...
Most project owners and developers have every hope that their big construction project will go well. To do so, they will likely have a vigorous vetting process to make sure that they are relying only on quality contractors and subcontractors that will get the job done...
Whether it is to maintain a home, business or public park, each piece of land has its purpose. A land use plan describes how a parcel of land can be used. Zoning and land use laws dictate how the land is used and what kind of structures can be built upon it. While...
I. SUMMARY OF NEW STATUTE PENALIZING ATTEMPTS TO REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION On May 3, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 2006 (codified as Sec. 381.00316, Florida Statutes) into law. The statute prohibits business entities (including not-for-profit...
Regardless of how much time, effort, and thought that you put into a construction contract, there’s a good chance that you’ll have to make changes as you get further into the project. That’s where change orders come into play. These modifications to the existing...
