Category Archives: Construction Law

Child Labor Laws for Contractors
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 »

Common Construction Accidents and How to Stay Safe
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 »
Catch Adam Linkhorst Being Interviewed: “WINK Investigates: How to protect yourself when hiring a contractor”
Managing Partner, Adam Linkhorst was interviewed by Wink Investigations. Check out the clip below:

Skilled Labor Shortage: Major Construction Issue
Being a general contractor allows you to run your own jobs, but it’s a lot of work. One of the biggest issues facing the construction industry at the moment is a lack of qualified labor. The growth is there, with hundreds of thousands new jobs added since 2016. The problem is that older workers… Read More »

Construction Defect Claims on the Rise
If you’re in the construction industry, you have probably seen business booming in the past year. The COVID pandemic shut down construction for a while. There were a lot of unknowns at this time, so homeowners and developers didn’t know how to proceed with planned construction projects. Those days have passed. There are no… Read More »

Dealing With Unrealistic Expectations in the Construction Industry
When it comes to construction, workers often have to deal with unrealistic expectations from clients. Clients often expect the world and they want it done quickly and inexpensively. They want it all, and this pressure falls on the contractors. It can be hard to avoid unrealistic expectations from clients, but it is up to… Read More »

Mold in New Construction: What Contractors Should Know
You wouldn’t think that new homes and other buildings would be subject to mold growth, but it’s more common than you may think. There are two key factors causing mold growth in new construction: improper installation of vapor barriers and poor lumber storage. The vapor barrier is the home’s initial line of defense against… Read More »

Florida Mechanic’s Liens FAQs
Working in the construction industry can be frustrating. Contractors and laborers may do a lot of work on a property, only to face payment issues from customers. They may refuse to pay simply because they’re short on money or maybe they have an invalid reason. It does not matter. A person who has performed… Read More »

Florida Bill to Decrease Protections for Minor Workers
Teens have a lot to worry about. High schoolers are dealing with puberty, boyfriends and girlfriends, and thinking about college. They should not have to worry about the possibility of being put into unsafe situations and work and possibly getting seriously injured or killed. Unfortunately, serious workplace accidents are a real possibility for Florida… Read More »

What is a Stop-Work Order?
In the construction field, there are always opportunities for issues to arise. This is especially true with larger projects that have a lot of money involved. One issue that a contractor may have to deal with is a stop-work order. As the name implies, a stop-work order requires the receiver to immediately stop working… Read More »