Navigating the complexities of licensing regulations is essential for out-of-state contractors planning to operate in Florida. Each state has unique requirements and processes, and Florida is no exception. Whether you are expanding your business or starting a new venture in the Sunshine State, understanding the licensing process is crucial. In this post, we’ll guide you...Read More

Within the construction industry, contracts are used to define the contractual duties of each party, the relevant deadlines, how payments will be structured, and how disputes will be resolved if they arise. In many cases, parties to a construction contract negotiate and include mandatory arbitration clauses, which dictate that disputes arising from the contract must...Read More

Since construction projects involve numerous parties, they are inherently complex. Even with careful planning and execution, things can go wrong and cause delays or damage. When something goes wrong and causes disruptions or damage to the project, the affected party might seek compensation, including consequential damages. Here is what to know about consequential damages in...Read More

Nearly all standard contracts used within the construction industry include consequential damages waivers. These clauses purport to waive a party’s liability if a claim arises. However, they are frequently the subject of litigation about their enforceability because many parties don’t understand the meaning of consequential damages, and the clauses themselves are frequently unclear. Here is...Read More

Stakeholders in the Florida construction industry need to be aware of changes to the law that took effect on Oct. 1, 2023. The revisions modify several statutes that deal with liens and bonds. Several new requirements are included. Among them: (1) a party seeking a lien must notify both the contractor and the contractor’s surety ...Read More

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