Detailed project documentation can prevent legal disputes and help construction projects run smoothly. Proper documentation can help you manage the project and protect you legally if problems occur.
Why detailed documentation matters
Detailed records serve many purposes in building projects. They help you:

Make project goals clear: Define what you want to do, what you…

Florida faces a unique challenge as sea levels creep closer to our homes. This reality reshapes how we approach construction and the warranties that protect our investments. Let’s explore how construction warranties evolve to address this watery issue.
What are construction warranties?
Construction warranties are promises from builders or contractors that their work will meet…

Conflict is a part of the construction business. As you work on projects, you’re bound to have disagreements with the other parties involved, and harsh words might be exchanged. But as you work to formally resolve these issues, you might want to exercise care so that you can protect your working relationships and build goodwill…

Express warranties are promises made in a contract, promotional materials or verbal agreements. As the name suggests, they clearly state what the contractor will do or provide. On the other hand, implied warranties are unwritten guarantees that the law assumes exist in certain situations.
The type of warranty can determine the scope of a contractor’s…

Construction is a highly competitive industry. Bidding wars and aggressive marketing are a part of daily operations. But what happens when a business feels unfairly pushed out of a deal? Or when a competitor blocks a potential business relationship from forming? All these can cost a construction company money and opportunities.
On the one hand,…

Fort Lauderdale’s skyline and construction methods are evolving. Prefabricated construction, or “prefab,” is reshaping the industry, altering both building processes and regulatory approaches.
Prefab involves manufacturing building components off-site and assembling them on location. This method offers faster construction times, less waste, better quality control and lower costs. As prefab gains popularity, developers must adapt…

In construction, your work is your legacy. Protecting that legacy requires a keen understanding of construction defect claims and the strategies to defend against them effectively.
A construction defect claim happens when someone alleges a property’s damage is due to improper construction. These defects include faulty materials, poor workmanship or design flaws. The best defense…