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The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this research article. This article was published by Farzaneh Aziz Zanjani, Falk Amelung, Andreas Piter, Khaled Sobhan, Amin Tavakkoliestahbanati, Gregor P. Eberli, Mahmud Haghshenas Haghighi, Mahdi Motagh, Pietro Milillo, Sara Mirzaee, Antonio Nanni, Esber Andiroglu. To view the full research article, please click here.  This study utilizes Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) to examine subsidence along… Read more »

Whether you are planning on renovating your commercial property, residential property, or even investment property, hiring an architect is a step in the right direction.  Many clients think architects have one responsibility – to draw up plans and blueprints.  However, this could not be farther than the truth.  Architects take on many different tasks and… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by OSHA, and was published to their website. To view the full article, please click here.  Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, every year, thousands become… Read more »

Florida’s construction industry is a vital part of its economy, but it comes with significant safety challenges. From scaffolding regulations to heat protection laws, and OSHA guidelines to general construction site laws, understanding these regulations is crucial for ensuring worker safety. This article explores these key areas, highlighting Florida case study to illustrate their importance… Read more »

As a homeowner, did you ever wonder what was in a Construction Contract? Did you ever question what it was for, what it protected, or even who it protected?  When it comes to home and commercial renovations, a homeowner may decide that receiving a signed construction contract is not necessary, perhaps because the size of… Read more »

Everybody loves an exciting renovation project. Whether it’s finishing floors, replacing drywall, or even as simple as painting the walls. When it comes to such projects, there will be debris left behind. Construction waste is any “trash” on a job site from leftover materials. Some of these materials could contain harmful chemicals such as lead,… Read more »

Hiring a non-local subcontractor can lead to unanticipated issues for a contractor that otherwise could have been avoided if a local sub or supplier were hired instead.  Additionally, events that would ordinarily not seem to be an issue when using a local subcontractor, such as arranging an in-person meeting, have the potential to become much… Read more »

Though the holiday season represents happiness and channeling positive energy for the New Year, unfortunate events can happen without expecting they will. Did it ever occur to you that your favorite decorations such as twinkling lights and evergreen scented candles could become dangerous? Below are five important steps to ensure your decorations are a success… Read more »

November, December, and January are one of the busiest, and family-oriented months for Americans. During this time, we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, and New Year’s Eve. With that said, these holidays and their celebratory months come with endless cooking, roaring fireplaces, candles, and decorative lights. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the leading causes of… Read more »

When it comes to the holidays, we think of food, family and decorations, not necessarily holiday safety tips. Did it ever occur to you that decorations such as lights and candles could become dangerous? According to the ESFI, Electrical Safety Foundation International, damages from the holidays happen more than expected. Though holiday lights are traditional and… Read more »