Author Archives: Adam Linkhorst
Assault vs. Battery: What is the Difference?
You may have heard the term “assault and battery,” but what exactly is it? If you’re like many people, you may think it’s just one crime. It’s actually two different crimes — assault and battery — but people are often charged with both at the same time. Under Florida law, you may be charged… Read More »
Common Causes of Construction Delays
Construction projects can take a long time to complete. That’s because there are numerous factors involved, such as complicated processes, weather conditions, finances, coordination with subcontractors, availability of supplies, and organizational issues. For these reasons, there may be delays involved. A delay may be defined as the extra time required or incurred either beyond… Read More »
New Florida Law Reduces Statute of Limitation for Design Claims to 7 Years
Homeowners and owners of condos in Florida should be aware of a new law. Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature passed a law that reduces the time condo and property owners have to file lawsuits over construction defects, The statute of limitations has been changed from 10 years to seven years. This means that… Read More »
Updates to Florida’s Construction Lien Law
One thing about the law is that it is always changing. That was recently the case with Florida’s construction lien law. On October 1, 2023, F.S. 713.001 was amended. General contractors working on projects in Florida should be aware of the following changes. Definitions The term “contractor” has been expanded to include architects, landscape… Read More »
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 »
Overview of Materialman’s Liens in Florida
It takes many different players to complete a successful construction project, from architects and design professionals to the general contractor and subcontractors. Also in the mix are those that provide supplies without providing services. These are materialmen as defined by Florida construction law. Whether they furnish supplies to the owner, a GC, or lower… Read More »
