Category Archives: Construction Law
Tips for Hiring Subcontractors for Florida Construction Projects
Based upon the way licensing works in Florida construction and the skilled tradesmen that work on these projects, general contractors will work with numerous subcontractors to complete the job. Under regulations established by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), a Division I license is for general, building, and residential contractors. A… Read More »
Tips to Help Florida Contractors Manage Change Orders
When parties enter into a construction contract in Florida, they generally expect that the project will proceed according to the plans and specifications developed by a licensed design professional. These plans are developed prior to signing the contract, and they describe each specific component of the project and how it must be constructed. The… Read More »
Tips for Florida Contractors: How To Handle An OSHA Inspection
The purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to protect the safety of millions of employees across the US, and the agency has specific rules for the construction industry. OSHA standards for construction cover such issues as fall protection, protective personal equipment (PPE), and use of tools. They also impose standards… Read More »
Changes To Florida’s Statute Of Limitations Affect Construction Contractors
A recent bill enacted by Florida lawmakers drew the ire of personal injury attorneys who decry the shorter time period for accident victims to file a lawsuit. However, some of the changes also affect those in the construction industry. The legislation is a significant modification to the Florida statute of limitations, and contractors must… Read More »
Founding Partner Adam Linkhorst Successfully Lobbies on Behalf of The Florida Associated General Contractors Council
Founding partner Adam Linkhorst successfully lobbied on behalf of The Florida Associated General Contractors Council (Florida AGC Council) in support of priority bill for 2023 (SB 360) that has passed the Florida Legislature. This bill would help protect Florida contractors from abusive lawsuits and help stem the rising cost of construction for Florida consumers…. Read More »
2023 Marks End Of Contractor Licensing By Local Governments In Florida
There are often new laws that go into effect at the start of the year, but one implication that affects Florida contractors in 2023 actually dates back to legislation enacted in 2021. The Florida statute on registration of contractors was amended to address the activities of local governments, such as counties and municipalities, as… Read More »
Benefits Of Expert Determination In Florida Construction Law
The Florida construction industry can be challenging for all affected parties, but dispute resolution is one of the costliest issues that affect projects. According to the National Academy of Construction (NAC), stakeholders lose between $4 to $12 billion annually to conflicts and claims. Besides the fact that they can involve multiple parties, the subject… Read More »
Attorney Adam Linkhorst Introduces Ken Simonson at the AGC Florida East Coast Chapter Event
Attorney Adam Linkhorst Introduced Ken Simonson at the AGC Florida East Coast Chapter Event. Linkhorst & Hockin was a proud Gold Sponsor at the year-end 2023 Construction Outlook Chapter Membership Lunch on December 7th. The program was full of “relevance, value and opportunity,” which the chapter strives to deliver.
Understanding Roles Of Participants In Florida Construction Projects
There are countless tasks, duties, and rights involved with a typical Florida construction project, and it takes multiple parties to fulfill their end of the bargain to get things through to completion. Definitions in Florida construction laws describe some of these roles, though the legal terminology is usually not as important on the job… Read More »
Workplace Safety Tips Florida Contractors Need To Know
Florida construction contractors know that the worksite can be a dangerous place, but statistics on work-related fatalities and injuries demonstrate the extent of the problem. According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 5,500 workers die on-the-job every year, and about 20 percent of them – 1,060 – are employees in… Read More »
