A few weeks ago, our blog started providing some basic background information on surety bonds, a mechanism designed to give project owners much-needed peace of mind by helping ensure that construction work proceeds as planned and all of the terms of a building...
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Month: April 2015
Eliminating local preference in bidding process: pro or con?
There are many benefits to supporting locally owned businesses. It can preserve a sense of community, boost the local economy through the recycling of revenue, keep important decisions in the hands of those who live in the area, increase job opportunities for...
Condo owners file construction defect claim against builder
Condo owners in a Palm Beach Gardens community in Florida are claiming their new condos have shoddy construction that has led to their condos being severely damaged and ruined. Several of the owners said that after a major rainstorm, their condos suffered serious...
Florida bill would change construction defect claims
Filing a construction defect claim can be complex. Under a new proposed bill in Florida, construction defect claims would change the requirement for filing construction lawsuits that stem from defects. The bill would require defect claims be more specific by...
Understanding how surety bonds work
When the decision is made to embark on any sort of construction project, it can prove to be an exciting and altogether nerve wracking time given the gravity of the stakes. Indeed, it's important for the project owners to have peace of mind knowing that the people they...