As a busy Florida contractor, you have a lot of balls to juggle to keep your business up and running smoothly. You are a strong leader and responsible owner and it could be justly said that you tend to take on more than your fair share of job duties.
Could you be at risk of a trench collapse on a job site?
One of the deadliest accidents that can occur on a construction site is a trench collapse. These disasters can be quickly fatal for the hapless laborers who are trapped underneath thousands of pounds of unstable soil.
Seek advice early rather than later over construction disputes
When a client first approaches you with a complaint about a residential or commercial construction project, your first reaction is likely to be appeasement. You want them to be satisfied, so you attempt to fix the problem to their satisfaction.
Make sure scaffolds are constructed safely
As the owner of a construction company, you have a vested interest in keeping your crew members safe on the job site. One way to do that is to review your scaffolding safety protocols and procedures.
After a disaster on a job site, don't do this
A recent story out of New Orleans presents a textbook example of how not to manage a construction disaster. Back in October 2019, the 18-story Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in the Crescent City collapsed, killing three workers and injuring dozens.
Construction dispute? Call us today to resolve
Construction disputes can be quite costly to resolve. Your time, money and resources all can diminish while you try to hash out a workable solution to appease a disgruntled client.
Understand the impact of social media on your company
Whether you use social media platforms to promote your contracting business or not, you need to be aware of the many different ways that these sites can affect your business. For good or for ill, social media is a powerful force to manage.
Could you face any of these construction lawsuits?
Florida contractors can wind up embroiled in all sorts of lawsuits that can be deleterious to their companies and their reputation in the industry. Ideally, you want to proactively protect yourself from these vulnerabilities, but some may be inevitable.
Changing project scope leads to disputes
Perhaps to few contractors' surprise, a recent study revealed that the primary reason for most construction disputes was the changing scope of the project. We have dealt with the problem of scope creep before in our posts. It's easy to see why this foments so many issues between clients and contractors.
Keep hiring practices above board to avoid trouble
As a South Florida contractor, you undoubtedly run into your share of undocumented immigrants looking for work. You may have even hired some to flesh out a skeleton crew during busy times.
