When you work on a construction project for an owner, you will likely face the burden of obsessive cost-saving pressure as a result of interactions with leery owners who are
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of hiring and firing a bad employee can equal 30 percent of the employee’s first-year potential earnings. Our St. Petersburg
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The Securing the Parties’ Performance Provision is a common contractual device utilized by owners to bolster confidence in the contractor. This provision can be used to accurately detail your credit
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Construction projects are an immense undertaking that require close collaboration between an owner and a contractor. In a perfect world, owners would continually dish out money until the project was
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Translating a design from 3D renderings and blueprints into a fully realized, physical structure isn’t as simple as following the instructions. Every project is composed of countless moving parts and
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As a contractor, you want to be paid for all of the work that you do without worrying about working beyond the scope of your contract. As an owner, you
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On September 19, 2017, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, killing 369 people and toppling 44 buildings. Of the affected buildings, nearly two-thirds had been constructed using outdated construction
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There is an array of provisions utilized by contractors and owners to help reduce the frequency of disputes and conflicts related to scheduling and payments, but what about issues that
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For contractors, there’s nothing more frustrating than falling behind on your project timeline as a result of forces outside of your control. Whether it’s inclement weather, a labor dispute, or
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Although not widely documented, the construction industry is dedicated to helping improve the lives of others through an array of diverse philanthropic efforts. Each year, construction firms and related agencies
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