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Florida has two statutes that limit the time in which a claim can be made for damages caused by a defect in construction. The first such limit is the statute of limitation. Most construction company owners in Florida understand that the statute of limitation requires...
If you are in the construction industry, you might be aware that project owners can require a construction payment bond or a construction performance bond. They are usually addressed as part of the contract between the project owner and the construction contractor...
To run a business, you need to know you can rely on your partners, customers, suppliers, employees, investors and others. That means you need valid, legally enforceable contracts. Florida law puts special requirements on certain types of contracts, some of which are...
Construction is a high-risk industry in many ways. Millions of dollars can be at stake in even a relatively modest construction project, and multiple businesses can be involved, including not only construction contractors, but also real estate concerns, insurance...
You probably don’t need us to tell you that the construction industry is highly competitive. As a result, there are often contractual issues that disrupt business operations and lead to allegations of wrongdoing. If you end up on the receiving end of those...
You do your best to avoid disputes during the construction process, but inevitably some will arise. Before heading into the courtroom to litigate, construction mediation is an option you should consider. Alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and...
Construction insurance is intended to provide coverage for contractors, builders and property owners who are faced with risks during a construction project. Common coverage There are several items that construction insurance usually covers. The first provides coverage...
As a construction contractor in Florida, you know that the success of your construction projects depends heavily on having good contracts in place. A good contract clearly states the goals, requirements and objectives of each party and the penalties for breaching the...
If you are a contractor, subcontractor or supplier in the construction industry, you may have encountered the term UCC or Uniform Commercial Code. But, what is the UCC and how does it relate to construction law in Florida? Uniform Commercial Code In Florida, the UCC...
When building, you may encounter a clause in your construction contract that allows the owner or the general contractor to terminate your work “for convenience.” This means that they can end the contract without any fault on your part, and without any specific reason....