Acceleration Claims
Acceleration is the speeding up of the work process in a construction project by either the general contractor or property owner. The acceleration of a project typically results in the
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Contingent Payment Clauses in Construction Contracts
With every construction contract comes the risk of the owner failing to compensate for the work performed. Typically, the general contractor is the individual who bears this risk. However, sometimes
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Damages Clauses Within Construction Contracts
Due to all the variables involved, it is almost guaranteed that a construction project will not go exactly as planned. When this happens, some amount of damage is caused and
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The 10 Most Common OSHA Violations
To ensure compliance of Construction Industry standards, OSHA compliance officers visit job sites and conduct random, unannounced inspections. OSHA inspections can be prompted by a number of factors including employee
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Contracting Without a License in the State of Florida
Does Your Profession Require a License? By definition, a contractor is any person or company who provides labor or materials to perform a job that includes the repair, alteration, addition,
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A Simple Guide to Understanding Construction Surety Bonds
What is a Surety Bond? A surety bond is a contract that governs the legal relationship between a principal (contractor), a surety, and an obligee (owner or general contractor), in
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The Importance of Construction Contract Indemnity Clauses
What is an Indemnity Clause? An indemnity (hold harmless) clause is a section of a construction contract between two or more parties, typically a property owner and contractor(s), regarding the
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Specialized Legal Representation for Contractors in Florida
Cotney Attorneys & Consultants provides specialized legal representation for commercial and residential contractors in Tampa, as well as throughout the State of Florida. Through his extensive experience in the construction
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How to File a Mechanics Lien in Florida
Unlike many other states, Florida’s law regarding mechanics lien is particularly unique in the sense that it explicitly requires that a claim of lien must be prepared and filed by
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Tampa Construction Law Attorney
How a Tampa Construction Law Attorney Can Help You From conducting negotiations to resolving disputes, and providing quality representation during litigation, Tampa construction law attorneys can help individuals in the
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