Who Gets the Greatest Protection Under Lien Law?
Sep 28, 2016
Sometimes those performing work on a job site don’t easily fall into the category of a subcontractor or supplier. Laborer A laborer, generally defined as any person other than an architect, landscape ...
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The proof is in the picture
Sep 21, 2016
Contractors should routinely photograph the job site. We tell our clients to take pictures ideally every day, but no less than once a week, not only of the areas they are working in but any areas to w...
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Write daily reports as if your company depends on it (because it does)
Sep 14, 2016
In my experience, the problem is that many contractors fail to create daily reports. And of those that do, they do it only at the beginning of the project or sporadically throughout the job when they ...
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5 Simple Steps to Avoid False Claim Violations
Sep 07, 2016
In its most usual form, a false claim proceeding results when an assertion is made that a contractor has knowingly presented (or caused to be presented) to the government a false claim or claims for p...
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I Won a Judgment! Now How Do I Get Paid?
Aug 31, 2016
You won a judgment! Now what? Alex Barthet a board certified construction lawyer in Florida explains how to get paid. Alex also explains the tips and tricks on collecting debt he's developed over his ...
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Construction Contract Changes - 9 Tips to Keep in Mind
Aug 24, 2016
Join Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet as he gives an in depth explanation on top 9 changes you can make to your construction contract to better protect your company. Construction Contract Change...
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Florida Construction Lien Waivers - Three Common Mistakes to Avoid
Jul 27, 2016
There are three very specific issues you need to be aware of when it comes to lien waivers. Negotiate the form of release in your contract. First, let's talk about the form of the release. If you've s...
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5 Critical Construction Contract Terms: Scope, Price, Payment, Start and Completion
Jul 20, 2016
While every contract is different, there are five items that need to be in every contract you sign. Scope You clearly need to define the scope of the work that you intend on performing. Specifically, ...
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How to File a Payment Bond Claim in 3 Simple Steps; Notice to Contractor, Nonpayment and Lawsuit
Jul 13, 2016
A payment bond secures your right to be paid on a construction project. Instead of a lien on the property, if the job is bonded, your claim exists against that payment bond. How do you know if a job i...
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How to Recover Your Attorney's Fees and Costs and 3 Other Important Construction Contract Provisions
Jul 06, 2016
There are four very specific contract provisions which can make a big difference in your construction contract -- a merger clause, limitation of liability, governing law and venue, and attorney's fees...
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