Monthly Archives: November 2023
How Florida’s Immigration Law Will Affect Construction
Contractors always need to be aware of changes to state and federal laws and how these laws will affect their businesses. In early July, Florida’s immigration law went into effect. The law states that all private employers with 25 or more employees will be required to use the E-Verify system. The E-Verify system checks… Read More »
Founding Partner Adam C. Linkhorst Lobbies on Behalf of the AGC
Founding partner Adam C. Linkhorst was in Tallahassee the week of 11/13 lobbying on behalf of the AGC (Associated General Contractors). More About the AGC: The AGC Florida East Coast Chapter and the South Florida AGC equally fund, support, and comprise the Florida AGC Council along with our excellent state lobbying team MHD. Leadership… Read More »
OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Authorized Employer Representatives
As a general contractor, you’re probably familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA helps make workplaces safer by performing inspections and investigations. OSHA may come out to inspect a work site if there has been a report of unsafe practices. The agency may also come out and investigate a work environment… Read More »
Benefits of Construction Contracts
Construction projects are often huge undertakings. They can cost five, six, or even seven figures or more. Because there is so much money at risk, it’s a good idea to have a contract in place. Construction contracts outline all the details of a project. These details may include tasks that need to be completed,… Read More »
Common Construction Defects
In an ideal world, a construction project would go as planned and everyone would be happy. While most buildings are erected successfully, sometimes they’re not. A construction defect can happen at any time during the process. When this happens, the contractor may be blamed. Whether or not the contractor is actually at fault, allegations… Read More »
