It Is Not About Extremes.
You Just Need What Is Right And Fair.
Ideally, you’ll never have to ask this question of an attorney -- but that’s probably unlikely. The longer you're in business, the more inevitable it is that a lawsuit from an unhappy client is going to happen. That makes it prudent to understand what makes you liable...
When you have an obvious construction defect, it is known as a patent defect. It’s very clear. The contractor should see it, the homeowner should see it and the building inspector should see it. While these things do happen, they often get caught and fixed rather...
Construction companies usually use contracts to outline the expectations for projects. This includes what the company is going to do and what the client will do. When there is an issue, such as a construction dispute, the terms of the contract will likely come into...
You managed and oversaw a major construction product in Florida, and you thought that it all went as planned. The construction went well, and everything seemed fine. Unfortunately, it was only a few weeks later that you received a call complaining about mold in the...
You are a subcontractor. You take your work seriously and always do your best to complete jobs on time or early. You don't want to end up in court over contract disputes or other issues. There are some things you can do to protect yourself, though, so that you can...
One thing that Florida residents may have to worry about is the continued rise of the sea. Sea rise can have a significant impact on the state, especially because there are so many people living along the coast.As the sea continues to rise due to natural disasters...
A construction defect claim is filed when there is a failure of any building component, adjoining property or system. These damages may be obvious in some cases and hidden in others. For example, a water pipe that bursts may be obvious due to water damage, or it could...
In construction, you may find you're involved in a dispute if one of the parties breaches the construction contract. Construction disputes can also happen because of delays, not meeting the conditions of a contract or because one party is just making unsubstantiated...
When you're building any kind of structure, whether it's a new patio on a home or installing electrical units throughout a brand-new hospital, the fact is that you need to make sure to follow code requirements. Even if a new home or building is beautiful, an aspect of...
A building code is an agreed-to set of safety standards that is created for a specific area. This code regulates things such as the materials used in the building, the design of the building and construction requirements.As a construction business owner, you know that...
