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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....
Your contractual relationships can make or break your construction business. Therefore, it’s imperative that you do what you can to protect them. While this certainly means negotiating contractual terms that are fair and favorable as well as fulfilling those...
In Florida, construction defects can be a worrisome problem for property owners and contractors. These issues can be complicated and there might be a disagreement as to how to address it or whether there is a defect at all. Both sides need to understand the law for...
By definition, construction law covers any legal issue that is connected to constructing a building or any other type of structure. The legal issues that come up as construction activities can fall under federal, state or local jurisdiction. When it comes to...
You need contracts to ensure that your business operates as smoothly as possible. But even the most thoroughly negotiated agreements can end up in heated disputes, with each side accusing the other of breach. In these circumstances, you need to know how to...
The housing shortage in Florida has produced several changes in the laws concerning construction defects. In the past, homeowners had 10 years to file a claim for a construction defect; the ten years began to run on the day when the defect was discovered. Changes to...
Before a construction project can begin in Florida, parties involved in the project will enter into an agreement that outlines the project, deadlines, payment and other requirements. Failure to adhere to the terms of the agreement may be considered a material or...