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 […]
This blog is part of a series covering a critical component of a Florida construction lien—recording the claim of lien within 90 days’ of “final furnishing.” Failing to record a claim of lien within the 90-day final-furnishing deadline renders the lien completely invalid and useless. The trick is knowing when […]
To perform construction work in the State of Florida, the general rule is you better have a license. However, this is not the only requirement. The company performing the work must also be qualified, or they may receive an unqualified company violation. The final part of this blog series will […]
The last two years, Florida was severely impacted with Hurricanes Mathew and Irma. The damage caused by these storms increase the need for roofers to repair storm damage. While Governor Scott issued an Emergency Order allowing general contractors the ability to repair roofs, there still was a shortage of licensed […]
Part IV of this series will discuss the ramifications of abandoning a construction project. It will also cover potential disciplinary actions by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (“CILB”) for doing so. It is no secret, everyone in every business deals with difficult customers. In the construction industry, your actions can […]
The Florida Construction Lien Law can be a contractor’s best tool for getting paid in full. The rub with the Lien Law is knowing how to use it properly. If not used properly, this tool will fail completely. One common misuse is failing to record a claim of lien within the […]
The construction industry is booming again in Florida. As a result, many people are seeking to take advantage of this by becoming licensed contractors. Chapter 489, Florida Statutes and 61G4-12 through 23, Florida Administrative Code sets forth the requirements for an applicant to achieve initial licensure. In Florida, an individual […]
If you are a secondary qualifying agent for a company, there is potential for being financially responsible for the company you qualify. This stems from how the law shifts liability after a primary qualifying agent terminates their business relationship. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention to the status […]
The Florida Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry in Florida. As a result, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 489, Florida Statutes. Florida Construction Licensing is further broken down by restrictions on the scope of work a respective […]
Any person or business performing construction work on a state, county or city project in Florida (“public project”) is typically concerned about payment for its work. Since those persons or businesses do not have construction lien rights on the public project, they must know their options to ensure payment. On […]