Monthly Archives: August 2018
Bid Protests: Challenging a Construction Bid Award
In the world of large-scale construction projects, the construction bidding process has legal factors that can dictate the contractor that ends up getting the job. The life cycle of the bidding process is usually seen as an administrative one. The legal aspect does not arise until something goes awry with the processing of bids…. Read More »
Navigating Florida’s Roofing Laws
What is Roofing Law? Roofing law has become a specialized area of construction law given the uniqueness of the legal issues arising in the area. Many states, including Florida, have laws governing contractors involved in roofing work. These laws are found in the state’s building codes and they are enacted to ensure that all… Read More »
How Title III of the ADA Affects Your Business
From ramps to wide automatic doors and large bathroom stalls, these accessibility elements are all part of the mandate requiring certain businesses to comply with construction standards with the goal of serving persons with disabilities. These accessibility standards apply to certain businesses that are frequented by the public at large. The accommodation rules are… Read More »
Whatever, Your Construction Contract is Soo 2007! An Overview of the Substantive Changes in the 2017 AIA-A201
For over one hundred years, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have been publishing construction documents that are used from coast to coast in the United States and are among the most popular and consistently utilized throughout the construction industry. The AIA issues amendments to their construction documents every ten years; the most recent… Read More »
Construction Projects and the Enforcement of HOA Rules
If you live in a suburban neighborhood, you have most likely interacted in one way or another with your Homeowners’ Association (HOA). These organizations are created under the housing deeds signed by homebuyers. HOA enacts rules that govern certain aspects of how the neighborhood operates and they also enforce existing restrictions, covenants and regulations…. Read More »
