Category: Construction

Construction Law Alert: “Later is Never the Right Time to Check Your Insurance” | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC – JDSupra

Having the proper insurance coverage is important to all parties involved in the construction process. The various contracts governing the construction project should be clear as to the coverage for which each of the parties is responsible. Additionally, the parties must confirm that the actual coverage in place meets the needs of the project. Here… Continue reading Construction Law Alert: “Later is Never the Right Time to Check Your Insurance” | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC – JDSupra

Binding Bids

The construction industry operates by word-of-mouth to a great extent. Therefore the question: How binding is someone’s word. A typical example of verbal arrangements in the construction industry is subcontractor bidding. In typically last-minute preparations of their bids contractors and subcontractors rely on verbal prices from subcontractors and material/equipment suppliers. The contractor or subcontractor involved… Continue reading Binding Bids

SB 1196 lets Developers off the Hook for Shoddy Construction. : Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog

Lisa Magill – February 10, 2012 SB 1196 is a broad attempt to return to the strict doctrine of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware), even when the buyer essentially cannot become aware of the risks associated with buying a home in a homeowners’ association.  It is anti-consumer legislation. SB 1196 eliminates any notion of a home… Continue reading SB 1196 lets Developers off the Hook for Shoddy Construction. : Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog