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Productivity Issues in Construction

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

Productivity is an issue that plagues most industries. There are always factors that make it so employees and managers cannot get as much work done as they would like. This is particularly an issue with construction projects. Research suggests that for the past 50 years, the United States has experienced a large decline in… Read More »

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D.R. Horton Complaints Mount: How Contractors Can Learn From These Mistakes

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

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 »

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Understanding Construction Bonds and How They Are Used

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

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 »

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What to Know About Arson in Florida

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

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 »

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Florida Construction Statutes to Know About

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

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 »

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Child Labor Laws for Contractors

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

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 »

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Common Construction Accidents and How to Stay Safe

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

Construction sites are dangerous. When safety protocols aren’t followed, workers can suffer serious or even fatal injuries. The leading causes of construction fatalities are falls, struck-by incidents, caught-between incidents, and electrocutions. Learn more about these accidents and how you and your workers can stay safe. Falls  In 2021, the most frequently cited jobsite violation… Read More »

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Careless vs. Reckless Driving

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

All licensed drivers in Florida have a duty to operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner every time they are on the roads. This means following the laws and watching out for pedestrians and other vehicles. When a driver does not follow these laws, it could be considered negligence. Most car accidents are… Read More »

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Costly Bidding Mistakes to Avoid

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

A successful construction project is more than just building a structure with the proper materials and specs. There’s another matter you can’t overlook: money. In order to make money on a project, you need to bid it properly. A good bid includes labor, materials, equipment, permits, and other expenses. You should not be intentionally… Read More »

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Catch Adam Linkhorst Being Interviewed: “WINK Investigates: How to protect yourself when hiring a contractor”

By Linkhorst Law Firm, P.A. |

Managing Partner, Adam Linkhorst was interviewed by Wink Investigations.  Check out the clip below:

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