Monthly Archives: October 2024
D.R. Horton Complaints Mount: How Contractors Can Learn From These Mistakes
D.R. Horton is known as “America’s Builder,” but a lot of homeowners aren’t feeling the love. Across the country, customers who have bought new homes from D.R. Horton are dealing with massive problems. They feel unsafe in their own homes and the issues are taking a huge financial toll. On top of that, the… Read More »
Understanding Construction Bonds and How They Are Used
Working in the construction industry can be confusing. As a contractor, you not only need to know the elements of how to build houses and other buildings, but you also need to understand all the legalities involved. A project requires a contract between a contractor and the property owner, which is a major legal… Read More »
What to Know About Arson in Florida
Intentionally setting fire to a structure is a crime called arson. Arson is defined as any willful or malicious burning of a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle, or aircraft. It does not matter if there is fraud involved. Florida police make just 250 arrests for arson every year, so these cases are quite… Read More »
Florida Construction Statutes to Know About
Construction is a dangerous industry not only for the workers but possibly the occupants as well. A defective building that is not structurally sound and built to code will cause problems. The structure could collapse and seriously injure or even kill someone. As a general contractor, this is not a situation you want to… Read More »
Child Labor Laws for Contractors
New child labor laws were passed in Florida on July 1, and they affect contractors in the state. The new laws affect child labor protections on residential construction sites, so home builders that employ minors need to be informed of what they can and cannot do. Florida’s House Bill 917 loosens restrictions on child… Read More »
