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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) consists of many different forms, construction mediation being one of them. Construction meditation is used for owners, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, developers and material suppliers […]

Change Order Considerations During the course of a construction project, the property owner or other contracting party may request for work, services, or materials that fall outside the scope of

To perform work as a contractor, an individual must be licensed within the State of Florida. Contracting and licensing are regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR),

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) primary objective is to protect the safety and well being of employees by controlling exposure to unsafe working conditions that could potentially result

As part of the construction lien process, contractors are required to notify the property owner of their intent to place a lien on the property. At any point, the owner

Complaints are usually submitted to and handled by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). However, these complaints are sometimes handled differently in the building and construction industry. Allegations

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration will introduce a new subpart to the Confined Spaces Standard on August 3, 2015 specifically designed to protect employees working in the construction industry.

In an effort to reduce illness, injury and fatality rates in specific industries, OSHA has established what are known as Special Emphasis Programs that feature a combination of enforcement and

The construction industry has strict on-site regulations to protect the safety and wellness of employees in hazardous zones commonly found in construction job sites. Often, OSHA will send a representative

During an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) inspection, the inspector may find incidents or procedures that violate their safety standards and regulations. Each type of violation has its own