Whether you are a Florida general contractor, subcontractor, vendor or supplier, there’s likely going to be a contract that articulates the parties’ respective rights and obligations. A well-drafted construction contract should include essential terms like payment, scope of work, and risk shifting provisions. This blog focuses on six key risk […]
Construction projects are complex endeavors that involve numerous variables, from planning and design to execution. Even with the best planning, unforeseeable events can still occur that cause disruption to the contractor’s plan for performance of the work. These disruption events can be costly to the contractor, even if they do […]
Learn how SB 346, a new law signed by Governor DeSantis, changes the prompt payment and retainage requirements for public construction projects in Florida as of July 1, 2023.
Discover the recent amendments to Florida’s construction lien and bond law that impact contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other lienors. Stay informed and consult legal counsel to protect your lien and bond rights in Florida’s evolving statutory landscape.
Learn about the recent amendment to Florida Statute 553.84 that defines the scope of a private cause of action for building code violations. Understand the requirements, limitations, and the concept of material violations. Consult experienced construction counsel before pursuing a lawsuit.
Florida has amended and shortened the deadline for construction and design defect lawsuits from 10 to 7 years. Learn about the changes and limitations here.
A differing site condition in the construction industry refers to a situation on a construction project where there is an unexpected or unknown physical condition at the construction site that differs materially from either the conditions as indicated in the contract documents, or from the conditions reasonably discoverable prior to […]
Many homeowners in Florida are no stranger to experiencing damage to their roof during hurricane season. Before May 26, 2022, the rule in Florida was that, if more than 25% of a roof needed to be repaired or replaced, then the entire roof system was required to be replaced to […]
Material suppliers in the construction industry will often need to extend credit to their contractor and subcontractor customers due to the payment cycle on construction projects that can often run 30 days, 60 days or even longer. Due to this, suppliers of construction materials will often need to enter into […]
A recent opinion by a Florida appellate court, Construction Consulting, Inc. v. District Board of Trustees of Broward College [1], is a cautionary tale for contractors. It highlights that construction contractors need to be vigilant regarding the terms of their contract related to final payment and any conditions put on […]