Category Archives: Construction Law
Stability of the Construction Workforce
The construction industry depends on a skilled workforce to keep projects on schedule, maintain quality, and ensure safe job sites. While much attention is often given to recruiting new workers, retaining experienced employees is just as important for the long-term success of contractors and the industry as a whole. A Stable Workforce Benefits Everyone… Read More »
Construction Defects in Commercial Buildings
Construction defects can create serious problems for commercial property owners, particularly when they remain hidden for years before being discovered. These defects can result from problems with a building’s design, the materials used during construction or the quality of the workmanship. Although most defects do not result in catastrophic structural failures, they can lead… Read More »
Scope Creep and Delays in Construction
One thing about construction clients is they tend to want more and more work over time, but they do not want to deal with delays or extra costs. However, additional work is neither free nor easy. These demands often result in scope creep. Scope creep occurs when the work required on a construction project… Read More »
Construction Contract Terms Every Builder Needs to Know
Building any type of structure requires experience and knowledge. The construction industry is rife with complex procedure and terminology. A strong grasp of construction terminology is an important part of running projects efficiently from planning through completion. Every builder needs to be knowledgeable about their jobs and that means adding some new words to… Read More »
Best Practices for Construction Document Management
Construction managers are responsible for much more than overseeing work on a jobsite. In addition to coordinating crews and schedules, they must also handle a large volume of paperwork and project documentation. Construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, permits, contracts, and change orders all play a critical role in keeping a project organized and moving… Read More »
Hidden Costs of Building a Home
Building a custom home offers flexibility and personalization, but many buyers are surprised by costs that go beyond the initial estimate. Understanding where these hidden expenses come from can help both buyers and builders plan more accurately and avoid financial stress during the process. One of the most common overlooked costs is the land… Read More »
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 »
