Monthly Archives: August 2020
What Construction Firms Need to Know About Florida’s New Sea-Level Impact Study Law
Most of Florida’s population lives near the coastline. This poses special challenges for construction projects as climate change contributes to rising sea levels. To address these challenges, the Florida legislature recently adopted Senate Bill 178, which will require project-based “sea level impact” (SLIP) studies for state-financed construction projects starting in 2021. Why the Legislature… Read More »
What Happens When an Arbitrator or Judge Finds a Construction Contract Is Void?
A well-drafted construction contract can protect a contractor in the event a client refuses to pay. But what happens when the client commits fraud to obtain the contract in the first place? Is the contract void? And if so, what legal remedies does the contractor have to mitigate their losses? Bankruptcy Court Refuses to… Read More »
Understanding the Limits of a General Contractor or Subcontractor’s Liability Policy
It is standard practice in the construction industry for contractors and subcontractors to obtain insurance that protects not only themselves, but also the project owner, from legal legal liability arising from their work. But how far does this indemnity extend? For example, is the contractor’s insurance company responsible for damages caused by the owner’s… Read More »
Tampa Construction Contractor Fined $100K Following Death of Jobsite Worker
If you provide construction services in Florida, then you know about the importance of workplace safety. Not only do accidents affect your ability to complete a project on time–they can land you in serious legal trouble with federal and state authorities. And even if a safety violation was not willful or intentional, a judge… Read More »
