Category Archives: Construction Law
3 Florida Men Charged With Unlicensed Contracting
It seems like scams happen everywhere. People all over Florida are engaging in fraud schemes to part residents of their hard-earned money. This is especially true when it comes to rebuilding homes after a disaster. After Hurricane Ian hit Florida hard in September 2022, people wanted to take advantage of this. There were signs… Read More »
How Florida’s Immigration Law Will Affect Construction
Contractors always need to be aware of changes to state and federal laws and how these laws will affect their businesses. In early July, Florida’s immigration law went into effect. The law states that all private employers with 25 or more employees will be required to use the E-Verify system. The E-Verify system checks… Read More »
OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Authorized Employer Representatives
As a general contractor, you’re probably familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA helps make workplaces safer by performing inspections and investigations. OSHA may come out to inspect a work site if there has been a report of unsafe practices. The agency may also come out and investigate a work environment… Read More »
Benefits of Construction Contracts
Construction projects are often huge undertakings. They can cost five, six, or even seven figures or more. Because there is so much money at risk, it’s a good idea to have a contract in place. Construction contracts outline all the details of a project. These details may include tasks that need to be completed,… Read More »
What to Expect with Construction Litigation in Florida
If you are involved in a Florida construction law dispute and have not been able to resolve it through out-of-court methods, you could be looking at a lawsuit. The most common causes of disputes in construction include poorly drafted contracts, errors and omissions in the specification documents, and a party failing to comply with… Read More »
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 »
