Your construction business can find itself in hot water when a stop-work order is issued. Although there may be enough leeway to immediately correct the issue or at least accelerate […]
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If any Florida-based business employs at least four employees, workers’ compensation coverage is required by law; however, the requirements are even stricter for construction businesses. In fact, contractors are required
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Contractors should always consider any possible way they can mitigate the likelihood of an accident occurring. Although we generally think of physical ways we can reduce the hazards on a
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In this four-part article, St. Petersburg construction lawyers are discussing some of the primary reasons why accidents transpire on jobsites. Aside from performing risk assessments, training workers, and providing personal
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Although providing the right safety equipment, training, and mentorship is a great way to mitigate safety concerns, contractors should also consider the impact that their workforce’s philosophy towards safety can
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Contractors, project managers, and construction companies alike must always be mindful of safety procedures and training processes. They must also provide workers with the appropriate education and resources to ensure
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A difficult subcontractor can delay work, refuse to cooperate, and cause serious defects on a construction project. Anticipating and mitigating the damage caused by a difficult subcontractor can be the
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Having a difficult subcontractor on the jobsite can be problematic for an entire construction project. The mistakes they make and goals they don’t achieve can create a ripple effect that
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In part one of this two-part series, a Nashville construction dispute lawyer from Cotney Construction Law discussed how “bonding off” a mechanics lien works and detailed the various parties that
Should You Bond Off a Lien Claim on Your Project? Part 2 Read Post »
When an owner refuses to pay you for the work you’ve contributed to a project, it can create a sensitive situation for all parties involved. First and foremost, you don’t
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