Participating in Florida’s government procurement process can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Agencies are required to follow strict statutory and procedural rules to ensure that contracts are awarded fairly. But when those safeguards are overlooked or misapplied, contractors and vendors have the right to challenge the decision through […]
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.
When the deal is done and the parties shake hands, people are mostly optimistic that the other party will perform as agreed. It’s typically only when something goes wrong, that’s when the parties will look to the terms of the written agreement to determine who is liable. It happens more […]
When a building owners hires a contractor to construct a building or other construction project, the contractor is often significantly more experienced when it comes to the ins and outs of the construction contract as well as the overall construction process. Oftentimes, a building owner may simply accept the contract […]
Subcontractors are often stuck in a situation where the general contractor refuses to pay them because the general contractor has not been paid by the owner. In support of their refusal to pay, general contractors may rely on a “pay-if-paid” provision in the subcontract. Due to the risk of nonpayment, […]
On July 1, 2020, the Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act (the “Act”) became law, which eliminated some barriers for construction contractors to become licensed in Florida. Particularly, the Act: (1) clarified that a passing result on a licensing examination does not expire; (2) eliminated the requirement for some applicants to […]
Pursuant to the Miller Act and Florida’s Little Miller Act, when certain subcontractors and material suppliers have not been paid on public construction projects, they must file their lawsuit on the payment bond within one-year after the last day labor was performed or materials were supplied to the project. § […]
Before a property owner can make improvements over $2,500 to their property, Florida law requires the owner (or authorized agent) to record a Notice of Commencement in the public records where the project is located. A Notice of Commencement signals the beginning of a construction project, and provides protection to […]