David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates The design-build project delivery method is when the design-builder (typically the contractor) is responsible for both the design and construction of the project. Thus, the responsibility for both the design and construction falls under the same umbrella and, naturally, carries more risk. The discussion below demonstrates risk involved in the… Continue reading Risk Associated With Design-Build Project Delivery Method
Month: October 2025
Florida’s New 35-Day Change Order Rule: What Contractors and Local Governments Need to Know
Samendio Mathieu and Brett Renton | Shutts & Bowen Effective July 1, 2025, Florida’s construction industry is now operating under a new legal requirement that directly affects how change orders are processed on public projects. The new “Prompt Processing” provision (Section 218.755 of the Florida Statutes) adds strict deadlines and consequences for how local government… Continue reading Florida’s New 35-Day Change Order Rule: What Contractors and Local Governments Need to Know
Resolving Construction Claims and Disputes: The Power of a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness
Edward Poon | HKA When construction disputes arise, the first question is often: What went wrong, and how do we support our conclusion? Whether it is a structural failure, material defect, or system malfunction, demonstrating the root cause requires more than technical knowledge. Uncovering the source of the issue — and communicating the findings in a clear,… Continue reading Resolving Construction Claims and Disputes: The Power of a Forensic Engineering Expert Witness
Slippery Scope – Understanding Your Scope of Work
Tara Rose | Hahn Loeser & Parks Would it surprise you to learn that one of the most important sections in your construction contract is the one your lawyer will probably spend the least amount of time on? In your lawyer’s defense, lawyers aren’t always privy to the nitty gritty details of a project’s scope… Continue reading Slippery Scope – Understanding Your Scope of Work
Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel
Jacopo Prisco | CNN A US company has engineered a new type of wood that it says has up to 10 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, while also being up to six times lighter. “Superwood” has just launched as a commercial product, manufactured by InventWood, a company co-founded by material scientist Liangbing Hu. Over… Continue reading Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel