Whether your windows are part of a new construction or you had a contractor put them in as an update to your existing home or building, window defects can spell trouble for your structure and your budget. On the minor side, a window leak reduces the efficiency of...
Board-Certified In Construction Law By The Florida Bar
Year: 2016
Common terms used in construction contracts
Before you get involved in any type of construction agreement, you should work to understand the contract involved. Construction contracts can become complicated, so it's a good idea to work with a construction law professional to vet anything you plan to sign. It's...
Florida homeowners deal with serious stucco woes
Florida homeowners in one community are facing serious home damage that comes from defective stucco installation. In the homes in question, the drainage system was allegedly not installed property in a certain type of stucco installation, letting water slowly seep...
Working alongside condominium boards to resolve issues
Homeowners associations and condominium boards have a lot on their plates. If you are part of such an organization, you might work to advertise the property, get in new tenants or owners, create rule structures that protect everyone and enforce those rules. We know...
What are construction defects?
If you are the property owner of a building that is damaged due in part or entirely because of a construction defect, then you might be able to seek compensation for those damages from the construction company involved. This is true whether a contractor was in charge...
Hurricane damage and construction claims
Hurricane season begins officially on June 1, and if a tropical storm or stronger system blows over the peninsula, residents in Fort Lauderdale are likely to be in the punch zone. Long-time Floridians are accustomed to the possibility of wind and water damage to their...
OSHA to construction industry: Fall prevention is a year-round concern
Last week, our blog discussed how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration along with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the National Occupational Research Agenda teamed up to sponsor a National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in...
Construction industry urged to participate in Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
There is no disputing that the construction industry has made remarkable strides in the area of worker safety over the last decade thanks to advancements in protective technology, improved worksite procedures and enhanced government oversight.Despite this progress,...
Report: Construction employment remains strong in Florida
It goes without saying that construction is among the job sectors most vulnerable to shifting market conditions with employment numbers ultimately being influenced by everything from the weather to energy prices.While the industry as a whole endured some difficult...
Understanding more about why water intrusion occurs
Even though it's sunny more often than not here in Florida, this doesn't mean that we are somehow immune to less than desirable weather. Indeed, we see more than our fair share of rainy days here in South Florida during the winter months.In light of this reality, it's...