Collecting the undisputed portion of a construction claim
Apr 19, 2017
Most construction claims are made up of sums that are in dispute and sums that are not. Usually, the party holding the undisputed sum is holding it for no reason other than to exert leverage. Under Fl...
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Construction defects: Fixing them can be risky
Apr 12, 2017
Contractors who discover defects in their work face two challenges: ignore them and risk liability, or fix the problems and risk destroying evidence – also known as "spoliation." If litigation develop...
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Three Common Lien Waiver Mistakes to Avoid
Apr 05, 2017
Contractors and material supply houses might ask the same question when asked to sign lien releases or lien waivers. Is it safe for them to execute such a document in exchange for a progress or final ...
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Make Your Job Records Picture Perfect
Mar 29, 2017
Contractors should photograph the job site, taking pictures often, and no less than once weekly, not only of the areas where they are working but of those areas that may impact their work or their sch...
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Copyright Your Construction Plans
Mar 29, 2017
Is there such a thing as copyright infringement on a set of construction plans? Yes there is. Courts have found that an original design of a building embodied in any tangible medium of expression, inc...
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Is it Time for a Letter of Intent?
Mar 29, 2017
Agreements to agree are fairly common in construction. Parties decide to do business with each other, shake on it, and commit to signing a formal contract in the near future. Are They Enforceable? Let...
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Use Right Words for Warranty Claim
Mar 29, 2017
Florida’s Condominium Act requires that contractors and suppliers provide a warranty of fitness and merchantability as to work provided and materials supplied for condominium developments. Product or ...
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What Does “Bonding Off my Lien” Mean (And How Do I Get Paid)?
Mar 22, 2017
Do you know what it means to bond off your lien? Find out by watching this informative video....
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4 Critical Misconceptions About Arbitration
Mar 08, 2017
Arbitration has been a popular dispute resolution option in the construction industry. It is in fact a standard provision within many construction contracts. Generally believed to be a simpler, faster...
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Legal and Ethical Duties on a Construction Project
Mar 01, 2017
Natural and man-made disasters have a way of exposing all manner of shoddy work and poor design. Whether it is tornadoes in the midwest, hurricanes in the southeast – all have revealed not only inadeq...
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