Large construction projects often produce disputes that match the physical and financial scale of the project. The dispute is often made more complex if the project spans an ocean or an international border. Nevertheless, persons experienced in mediating these...
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Construction Law
Who should bear the cost of construction delays?
A contractor or project owner is likely to incur additional costs and suffer ongoing losses if the project they are working on is delayed. Still, delays are almost bound to happen, or at least, they are an anticipable possibility. It might seem only fair that...
Benefits of using arbitration for construction disputes
When it comes to construction projects and contracts between parties, disagreements are inevitable. Especially in construction, delays happen often, and many times that can cause problems between the contractor and the client. Litigation is used often as a way of...
What is the difference between a handyman and a contractor?
For those looking to have a project done in their home or business, you may notice that the people willing to do your work call themselves different names, like handyman or contractor. But, what is the difference? In a word, a license Because of the amount of ongoing...
Are you prepared to mediate your construction law dispute?
If you’ve been accused of a construction defect that has led to property damage, then you’re probably under the threat of litigation. The prospect, if it materializes, can be enormously costly, and it might cause extensive damage to your reputation. That’s why you...
What are construction defects?
When you are planning your new build, whether it is for your new home or business, it is a plan of love. The process is exciting, but the wait is agonizing. However, as construction is nearing completion, you should look for construction defects. Types of construction...
How does Florida law protect contractors?
In the construction industry, there are many moving parts that go into the completion of a project. Everyone, from the general contractor and subcontractors to the architects, engineers and suppliers, must be careful to comply with agreed-upon specifications and...
When is contracting without a license a criminal offense?
It’s no secret that Florida requires all contractors to be properly licensed. Engaging in construction without one runs the risk of voiding the underlying contract and failing to get paid. But it also brings up the potential of being charged with a crime, so when is...
What can I do if I’m accused of breaching a contract?
There are many contracts that are formed in construction projects. Property owners make agreements with designers and contractors and contractors make agreements with subcontractors. It is a complex process. While things run smoothly when everyone does what they...
How mediation can help with a construction dispute
Construction disputes can be complex and costly which is why it is worth it to be familiar with options that may be able to help resolve construction disputes at a reduces cost and with less acrimony. For that reason, parties to a construction dispute should be...