Construction Law

Many construction disputes revolve around patent defects. These are things that come to light relatively quickly, so they can cause an immediate dispute. This could be true even if the job is far from completion. A patent defect is something that a reasonable...

Issues over payments are one of the fastest ways a Florida construction project can slide into conflict. What starts as a simple disagreement over a pay application can quickly turn into liens, bond claims, work slowdowns and strained relationships between owners,...

Construction mediation and litigation are two ways to potentially resolve a dispute. Litigation generally means going to court and getting a ruling. This may be the only option that the parties feel they have if they are in a long-term dispute where no joint...

While every construction project should have a comprehensive set of plans before any work starts, sometimes there is a need to deviate from the original plan. Let’s use two examples that could occur when building a house: Example one: An owner realizes the living room...

You review the plans, run your numbers and submit your price. When you get the call that you won the job, the pace tends to pick up quickly, and the focus shifts from bidding to getting work underway. The subcontract arrives, and you read through it to confirm your...

Finishing a construction project should mark the end of months of coordination, labor and investment. Unfortunately, for many contractors and subcontractors, it may become the start of a different kind of challenge. Payment delays at the final stage are more common...

You bring on a subcontractor, the job kicks off, someone gets hurt or property gets damaged, and then you find out the subcontractor had no insurance. This scenario plays out more often than contractors realize, and you may end up holding the bag if you’re not...

Construction defects can happen during new construction, renovations, and both commercial and residential projects. They often lead to litigation, as there may be a substantial amount of money on the line. During this process, parties may debate who is actually...

The most commonly used type of construction contract is a lump sum or fixed price contract. This is where the parties agree on a price for the whole project or at least the phase that the contract covers. Lump sum contracts are typically recommended only for...

Construction projects typically involve very specific expectations. Property owners want to repair damage or renovate part of a building. They hire a company capable of performing the work necessary to make those improvements. Much of the time, construction projects...