Category Archives: Construction Law
What to Know About Arbitration of Construction Disputes
Construction disputes are common and they can get expensive quickly. As project complexity grows, many contractors, developers, and property owners turn to arbitration as an alternative to traditional litigation. While arbitration can offer clear advantages, it also comes with drawbacks that should be carefully considered before including it as an option in a construction… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Avoidable Consequences Doctrine
After an accident, you may wonder how much compensation you can receive for your damages. Florida’s Avoidable Consequences Doctrine limits how much compensation an injured person can recover if they fail to take reasonable steps to reduce their own losses after an injury. This means that even if someone else caused your injury, you… Read More »
Miami Homeowners Sue Onx Homes for Defects
General contractors are known as knowledgeable building professionals. While mistakes do happen during the construction process, they should not be a common, widespread occurrence for a builder. Unfortunately, many disappointed Florida homeowners are suing a builder for selling defective homes. What began as a tech-driven housing concept in Homestead has escalated into a legal… Read More »
What to Know About Data Center Construction
With artificial intelligence and cloud services taking the world by storm, data centers will be necessary to store all this data and the technology involved with it. This means contractors may be undertaking new types of construction projects soon. In fact, data center construction has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the building… Read More »
Scaffolding Accidents on Construction Sites
Many construction sites have scaffolding. Scaffolding is a temporary structure typically made of steel or timber pipes, ledgers, and planks, It is often used in construction to provide a safe, stable, and elevated platform for workers, tools, and materials. It is essential for accessing high, hard-to-reach areas during building, renovations, and cleaning. While scaffolding… Read More »
Top OSHA Violations in Construction
Dangers lurk on construction sites. Workers have to be careful of so many possible dangers, from falls to electricity to scaffolding issues to trench collapses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards for all industries. Fall protection violations once again topped OSHA’s list in fiscal… Read More »
How Construction Disputes Escalate and How to Manage Them
Construction projects are complex, involving multiple parties, tight deadlines, and significant financial stakes. Even minor issues can escalate into disputes that disrupt timelines, increase costs, and sometimes end in litigation. Understanding how these disputes arise and how to manage them can help contractors and owners minimize risk. How Construction Disputes Escalate Miscommunication and lack… Read More »
How Weather Delays Affect Construction Contracts and Deadlines
In construction, weather can be one of your biggest adversaries. Adverse conditions like heavy rain, strong winds, freezing temperatures, or storms can delay work, damage materials, and drive up costs. To stay ahead of these challenges, project teams can lean heavily on localized, high-resolution weather data and smart planning strategies. First, contracts should include… Read More »
Construction Site Injuries: When Can Workers Sue?
When a worker is injured on the job, the usual remedy is workers’ compensation benefits. This is especially true for construction accidents. Workers’ compensation benefits cover medical costs and a portion of lost wages. But it is important to understand that workers’ comp typically does not cover damages like pain and suffering, emotional distress,… Read More »
Importance of Jobsite Safety and OSHA Compliance
Construction work is inherently dangerous. Every day, workers face many risks on jobsites, including falling off roofs, being struck by heavy machinery, getting pinned between equipment, electrical shocks, asbestos exposure, and injuries from unguarded machinery. Because of this, contractors need to do their part. A safe work environment protects your crew, minimizes accidents, and… Read More »
