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Earlier this month, the Associated General Contractors of America, "the leading association for the construction industry," released an eye-opening report examining the state of construction employment in the U.S. According to the AGC report, roughly two-thirds of the...
Without a doubt, one of the most complex topics in all of construction law is construction liens. In general, the specifics of construction liens are covered under Chapter 713 of the Florida statutes. However, in today's post, the first in a series, we'll attempt to...
When the important decision to either start remodeling a home or build an entirely new home is made, it's extremely important for all parties -- including the homeowner and the prospective builder -- to have a complete understanding of their rights and...
It goes without saying that the decision to purchase a home is never easy. Prospective buyers will often spend weeks -- or even months -- touring seemingly endless homes with their real estate agents in search of what they believe to be the perfect fit. While this...
Over the last several years, much has been written about the impending arrival of All Aboard Florida, the new express rail line owned and operated by the Florida East Coast Railway.While most people are familiar with the high-speed passenger train's planned route,...
In The School Board Of Broward County vs. Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, No. 4D11-4808 (Fla. 4th DCA, 2014), the School Board of Broward County entered into a contract with an Architectural firm ("the Architect") to perform design services for the renovation...
The Florida Legislature has found that an alternative method to resolve construction disputes would be helpful to reduce the need for litigation and to protect the rights of property owners. As such, Chapter 558, Florida Statutes, was created to provide contractors,...
Does your contract contain a liquidated damages provision that is enforceable?A liquidated damages provision fixes and makes certain the damages the parties agree to in the event of a breach. Such provisions provide certainty as to the damages to be paid where...
By: Harry Malka, EsquireYour Construction Law Firm™In the recent case of Premier Finishes, Inc. v. Chris Maggirias, 2D13-1340, (Fla. 2d DCA, November 15, 2013), the Court of Appeals for the Second District of Florida addressed the issue of whether a Claim of...
THE LAW ALLOWS MATERIAL SUPPLIERS TO LIMIT A BUYER'S REMEDIES, BUT CAREFUL CONTRACT DRAFTING IS REQUIREDBy: Robert S. Tanner, Esq.Your Construction Law FirmTMBoth sellers and buyers of construction materials should have a keen interest in being aware of the common...