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…

Smart homes have changed our living spaces, but they’ve also brought new challenges for contractors. Recent research shows that smart home devices can create serious safety and privacy risks, exposing information such as unique device names, personal data and even the exact location of the house.
New responsibilities, new liabilities
Digital safety measures have become…

A well-drafted contract is better than winning a lawsuit. Having good relations with your business and construction partners is always better than going through legal fights. Clear and simple language in your contracts can help avoid expensive court cases.
Here are some essential things to include in your contracts:
Key details
The contract must identify…

When a construction dispute arises, the terms of your contract may require you to resolve the matter through arbitration. Here, your dispute is heard by one or more arbitrators who will render a decision that’s binding on the parties. While arbitration can be efficient, less expensive, and less complicated, it’s not a process that you…