Recent Blog Posts
Carjacking in Florida
Despite advancing technologies that make vehicles harder and harder to steal, car theft is a common problem across the United States. Florida is no exception. However, not all thefts are alike. There is carjacking, which can be scary because it puts the life of the vehicle’s occupant at risk. Many carjacking suspects try to… Read More »
Be Aware of Advance Payment Scams
After a hurricane or some other disaster, “contractors” seem to come out of the woodwork looking for people to take advantage of. They often show up at people’s homes, unannounced, looking for work. They offer a seemingly good deal on repairs without a contract. But they also require a huge amount of money up… Read More »
Common Problems Between Contractors and Subcontractors
As a general contractor, you have to work with a variety of people, from clients to employees to architects to subcontractors. For some people, working with subcontractors is fairly easy because they understand the construction process. However, disputes can still arise and without proper communication, things can get ugly quickly. Both contractors and subcontractors… Read More »
Florida’ Construction Industry Concerning for Workers
One of the biggest industries in South Florida is real estate. In order for real estate to thrive, there needs to be construction. And while construction is booming, there are a lot of concerns regarding safety and pay. In a new report called Behind the Skylines: Labor Conditions in South Florida’s Commercial Construction Industry,… Read More »
Which Type of Construction Contract Should You Use?
The construction industry can be complicated. Not only do you need to build the project according to the plans, but you also need to have the right documentation in place. A contract is essential for every type of job, but there are several types of contracts to choose from. Which one is right for… Read More »
5 Orlando Residents Indicted for Construction Fraud Schemes
There is a lot of fraud in the construction industry. Recently, five Orlando residents were charged with fraud. All five, ranging in age from 44 to 56 years old, have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit tax fraud. Each wire fraud count carries a maximum penalty of 20… Read More »
Drywall Subcontractor May Be Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Court Costs
A construction company that lost a lawsuit several months ago may be on the hook for millions more dollars. The surety company that was part of the civil lawsuit now wants to be reimbursed for attorneys’ fees and trial costs. Suffolk Construction lost a breach of contract lawsuit against its surety company, Berkley Insurance… Read More »
Why Construction Site Theft is a Huge Concern
Being a general contractor requires a lot of management, specifically of people and materials. Construction projects may require hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars worth of materials. Many people know this and will go to great lengths to steal these materials and potentially use them for their project or sell them for… Read More »
Understanding Termination for Cause
Construction companies are often under a lot of pressure to perform quickly. There are strict deadlines to keep in mind as well as budgetary restrictions. Getting a project done on time and under budget is a rarity in the construction industry. When a contractor commits serious issues such as lengthy delays and overspending, it… Read More »
Understanding the Types of Construction Delays
Delays in the construction industry are nothing new, but they seem to be more common since COVID. Getting materials on time can be a real pain due to production issues and cost increases. Plus, it can be hard to find qualified workers. Because of these issues, many construction companies are short-staffed and have to… Read More »
