The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was put in place by former President Richard Nixon as a regulatory body charged with the task of conducting assessments, research, and providing education about
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 allows employees and their representatives the right to submit a complaint against their employer or request an inspection if they believe workplace
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The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections of construction workplaces and job sites to ensure compliance of the OSHA health and safety standards. To mitigate risk, it is
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While substantial completion is similar to the general contract principle of substantial performance, substantial completion is targeted more towards the construction industry. Substantial completion can be characterized as the point
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Before beginning a construction project, all parties must come to a mutual agreement on the risks, rights, and responsibilities involved to successfully complete the job. To signify a mutual understanding,
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The Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act was created to ensure the prompt payment to contractors who enter into an agreement with local governmental entities for construction services, which is
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Florida lien laws are in place to ensure contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction related service providers receive payment for material and labor provided during construction improvements to privately held
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When payment is made as compensation during the course of a construction project, it is typically required for the individual making payment, which could be a property owner, contractor, sub-contractor,
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It is important for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals who provide services or materials on a public project to understand the difference between statutory bonds and common law bonds.
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When contractors are not compensated for their services or materials supplied on a private construction project, the unpaid contractor typically has the right to file a construction lien against the
