New Laws Arising from Senate Bill 360 Construction defects can result in significant losses for property owners and lead to litigation and potentially sizable verdicts against construction companies. Because of this, construction contractors must ensure they adhere to the requirements of the Florida Building Code (FBC) when completing projects and promptly correct any issues when...Read More

Florida construction companies must know and ensure they comply with a new law or risk severe penalties. The law requires employers with 25 or more employees to use E-Verify to confirm prospective employees are eligible and legally authorized to work in the U.S. before employing them. Since the construction industry relies on immigrants to meet...Read More

Numerous specialty contractors in Florida who were not mandated to hold state licenses have faced local licensing requirements from municipalities and counties in their desired work areas. However, a pair of bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron Desantis has changed the status of local licensing requirements. Here’s some...Read More

Help from a Fort Lauderdale Lis Pendens Lawyer In Florida, subcontractors on construction projects sometimes can struggle to recover payment for the work they perform. In some cases, general contractors might pay subcontractors late, and in others, the project owners might refuse to pay the subcontractors what they are owed. In either situation, the law...Read More

In Florida, a common provision that is often included in a construction contract is an exculpatory clause. This type of clause purports to disclaim a party’s liability either completely or when specific events occur. While exculpatory clauses are generally considered enforceable, they must meet certain tests before a court will uphold them. There are also...Read More

In Florida, a type of provision that is commonly included in construction contracts is a no damages for delay clause. This type of clause is typically included to clarify the parties that will carry the risk when delays in the project occur, and it bars contractors from seeking compensation when they incur losses caused by...Read More

Qualifying for a Second Florida Contractors License Florida contractors are required to get licenses before they will be legally authorized to perform work in the state. A contractor’s license is issued to an individual instead of a business. before a business can contract to engage in construction projects, it must be qualified by a licensed...Read More

Help with a Contractor’s License in Florida To work as a contractor in Florida, you must first obtain a contractor’s license. The requirements for securing a contractor’s license in the state are outlined by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) and the Florida Statutes. The requirements vary based on the type of license you need...Read More

Contractors and Preferential Payments Florida construction companies contend with numerous risks. One of the risks they face when working on projects with multiple parties involved is that one might file for bankruptcy. If a party makes a payment to your company within 90 days of filing for bankruptcy, you might receive a notice from the...Read More

Bankruptcy and Construction Contracts Companies that have been involved in the construction industry for a long time understand that construction involves substantial risks. Changes in the economy and other factors sometimes lead to a party involved in a project filing for bankruptcy protection before the contract is completed. If you are involved in construction, it...Read More