Resources

Construction delays are incredibly costly for contractors and owners. Therefore, the best approach is planning ahead so you can avoid them, then being prepared to effectively manage them if they occur. In this video presentation recorded by Jimerson Birr attorney Austin B. Calhoun, there is an in-depth discussion that defines […]

A Florida business break-up can be messy. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead, owners of a business who plan ahead with consideration of potential future challenges can help ensure an amicable break-up, free of drama or difficulty. And by having an experienced contract law attorney in your […]

Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. Part 4 of the series was geared towards general contractors, and provided insights and practical tips to use Florida’s Construction Lien Law to their advantage […]

“You’ve stopped getting paid, now what?” aired on Thursday, October 22, 2020. The webinar covered options subcontractors and suppliers can take upon nonpayment on a construction project. The presentation reviewed non-payment issues, and provided ideas for planning, due diligence, and best practices that subcontractors and suppliers can employ when their […]

Construction project contracts have varied nuances and needs depending on the specific project and its scope of work to be performed. Some can be satisfied in concise, short proposals while others require more detailed sections. For general contractors, understanding key contract provisions is vital to protecting both the project and […]

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, four of our partners presented Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures. This presentation was moderated by the firm’s managing partner, and is geared towards special asset departments of banks and financial institutions. This webinar addressed what is new in foreclosures, including recent developments in the law since […]

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three of our partners presented Critical Construction Contract Provisions: What Subcontractors Should Know to Protect Their Bottom Line. This webinar covered critical contract provisions that you need to know to safeguard your project. Specifically, this presentation will help subcontractors identify crucial […]

On Wednesday, August 25 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, two of our partners and members of our construction industry team hosted a virtual panel discussion with industry leaders on the hot button issue of the rapid escalation of construction material and labor prices we are experiencing across the industry. In addition […]

As part of our monthly professional development, each member of our firm is required to periodically present on items germane to our multi-faceted business litigation law practice. This month Law Clerk Austin Calhoun presented on elements to claims we frequently use or defend in our day in day out practice. Attached is the hard copy of the presentation with particular reverence to the sources in which he derived the information.