Construction

If you hire a construction company for a commercial job, you have a lot riding on their work. You aren’t making money on the property until it is complete. You need a company that holds up its side of the deal.  Unfortunately, some companies break their contracts and...

When you have a construction project, everything from a company's projected completion date and the building material they are willing to use can impact your decision about which company to hire for your job.  While it may be easy to tell if a construction company...

A well-known author once defined an expert as “An ordinary man away from home giving advice.” However, if you are involved in a construction dispute, a lot will ride on the expert you hire. When a problem such as a construction defect occurs, there is often...

Contractors are hired by individuals or companies for specific projects. These jobs usually come with a contract that outlines the responsibilities of both parties. It’s imperative that you understand what to look for in a construction contract so you can ensure that...

Florida real estate can be a complicated business for the purchaser, the seller and anyone involved in construction and maintenance. This is especially true with luxury properties. If there are allegations of construction defects, it is important for all parties...

Even relatively modest construction projects are very complicated financial and legal affairs. Deals have to be made between the developers and general contractors. Likewise, contractors also have to negotiate deals with their subcontractors. One of the key issues in...

Construction is constant in our area of Florida. Yet, unlike the raw materials that go into the physical construction of a building, the business relationships found in the construction industry are typically embodied in contracts and financing agreements. Although...

The start of a construction project, whether residential or commercial, can be an exciting time for people in Florida. This starts with the design and ends with moving into the space, but there are many steps in between the beginning and the end. The process can take...

As many people in Southwest Florida may already know, a construction lien is a claim that is lodged against a property by a contractor, subcontractor or material supplier who has not received payment for the work done on the construction or remodeling of that...

Many Florida homeowners have their own docks and other structures leading out to the water. These can become the subject of legal disputes between neighbors. One such case in Holmes Beach has garnered some media attention. A woman in the Manatee County town claims...