Understanding Performance Bonds
When a contractor wins a bid, an owner will request a performance bond before the start of the project. The performance bond is obtained from a surety company. In the […]
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Introduction to Teaming Agreements
In today’s competitive construction industry, companies are opting to unite with outside parties to pursue government contracts. However, the complexities of any contract must be understood before entering them. It’s
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Elements of a Successful Joint Venture Contract
A joint venture is a type of teaming arrangement where two or more parties join for the completion of a business venture. They are then known as single-entity partnership. This
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6 Characteristics of Quality Roofing Contractors
As construction lawyers in Jacksonville, we are advocates for the roofing industry. We are aware of the resources available to consumers to help them choose the right roofing contractors. As
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Fraudulent Misrepresentation: Elements That Make Up a Claim
Fraudulent misrepresentation is intentionally making a false statement that persuades or influences another person to enter into a transaction. As St. Petersburg construction attorneys, we have experience handling disputes that
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How to Improve the Scope of Work
As Orlando construction lawyers, we’ve witnessed many disputes in the construction industry as a result of ambiguous contracts. The Scope of Work (SOW), sometimes referred to as “statement of work,”
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4 Tips to Improve Your Construction Contract
A contract sets the tone for an entire construction project. Poorly written contracts put you at risk for disastrous outcomes that could result in costly legal proceedings. The attorneys of
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Settlement Agreements and Releasing Latent Defects
When settling construction defect claims and entering in a mutual general release, there are numerous items that contractors must address in order to ensure exposure for future lawsuits with the
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Miller Act Bond Principals Intervening in Lawsuits
It is not uncommon in any bond lawsuit for a subcontractor, sub-subcontractor, or suppler to sue the relative surety and leave out the prime contractor/ principal on the bond. However,
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Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) Policies and Attorney’s Fees
In a recent case out of Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal, the Court held that attorney’s fees awarded to a Plaintiff in a construction defect action against an insured
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