Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and even so, there are nearly 400,000 construction employees in Florida. They are involved in constructing buildings, bridges, homes, and roads. While there have been a number of improvements over the last few decades to improve safety standards in this industry, workers are still subject to occupational hazards in
South Florida’s construction laws require contractors and builders to adhere to certain sets of standards to commence and complete construction projects in compliance with the law. There are many ways that a construction project can be “illegal”—a builder, contractor, and/or materials supplier could unknowingly expose themselves to legal liability at a number of different places
Florida is now one of the most popular states to build a home or business. But with that popularity comes a set of legal requirements that must be met in order to avoid any issues with building projects. Despite most people’s and businesses’ best efforts to comply with laws and regulations, problems happen every day.
Whether it be through the nightly news, the radio, or a close friend, it can feel like we are somewhat frequently told about injuries that occur from accidents in construction sites. The worst construction accidents can be life-threatening. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that there were over four thousand (4,000) worker
Construction law is a broad, all-encompassing phrase to describe the legal issues that arise during the contractual and business relationships that underlie agreements for the construction and renovation of a property. Although Florida construction law has its roots in general “contract law” principles, there are many unique legal issues that arise almost exclusively in Florida
