There are few situations more frustrating than completing a project and then facing delayed payment -- or worse, no payment at all. Contractors depend on a steady cash flow, and when a property owner refuses to pay, the consequences can spread quickly throughout the...
A signed contract can dictate the financial success or failure of every Florida building project. An agreement may hide risks that can strip away profit by protecting owners from future liability. If you are a subcontractor, what terms could derail your entire...
Scope creep happens when a construction project gradually expands beyond the original scope of work without a clear agreement on scope or schedule. It may start with minor adjustments, but those changes may require extra labor, materials and delays. Disputes often...
Allegations of construction defects are a frequent cause for concern -- and legal headaches -- for many contractors. A construction defect is a problem in the design, construction, or maintenance of a home or building that causes damage, safety issues, or a loss in...
Construction projects often bring together many moving parts, from managing crews and organizing materials to watching timelines and reviewing budgets. With so much at stake, it’s easy for small misunderstandings to snowball into costly problems. However, clear...
Construction companies take on a host of projects that range from small jobs to complete builds. In the construction world, handshake deals and verbal agreements may seem like they’re appropriate, but they offer very little protection if things go awry. A...
When a construction project turns sour, it’s rarely because of one issue. More often than not, it’s a chain reaction of missed deadlines, confusion over responsibilities and sudden changes no one was ready for. Construction contracts are meant to keep everyone...
For contractors and other construction professionals, work-associated contracts are your foundation. Poorly written or one-sided agreements can lead to disputes, delays and even legal action. Recognizing red flags in a written construction contract is more than smart...
It is an unfortunate fact that not all builders and property owners pay their bills. If you are a Florida contractor or subcontractor, you may be put into the position of having to take legal steps to get paid for the work you did and the products you installed on a...
Construction defects can roughly be fit into two main categories. First, there are patent defects, which are things that are immediately noticeable and will be discovered almost instantly by a home inspector or even the property owner. An example of this could be if...
