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Time and time again, homeowners hire fraudulent contractors without knowing so. There are many instances where the homeowner will hire a contractor without really knowing what they’re all about. Usually out of excitement, or desperation to complete unfinished work, homeowners will too often hire their contractor based off an estimate, without digging deeper as to… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.c. does not own this content. This content was created by Jeff Rubenstone, and  Aileen Cho and was published to the Engineering News-Record on June 15th, 2023. Rather than chase the latest tech fad, construction technology practitioners are already deep into using machine learning and artificial intelligence-driven algorithms in their work—from… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Katherine Kallergis, and was published to The Real Deal on 2/3/2023. A Florida commission is proposing changes to the state law that legislators passed last year in response to the deadly Surfside condo collapse. The Florida Building Commission… Read more »

It can be beyond upsetting and frustrating when a home improvement project comes to a screeching halt all because your hired contractor decided to disappear, becoming a no-show.  You purchased all materials, paid your deposit, and started demolition. Now what?  You are left with tons of unused materials, a shortage of capital, and a literal… Read more »

What is a cost-plus construction contract? A cost-plus construction contract is a contract in which a contractor agrees to be paid for all of his costs including a certain percentage for his expenses and profit. The pros vs. the cons of cost-plus construction contract format are a business decision, but cost-plus construction contract also raises… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Nicolas Rivero, and was published to the Florida Realtors Organization on June 5th, 2023. One nonprofit formed 82 Fla. solar co-ops so far. Each offers bulk discounts and oversees details under a single umbrella, making it easy for… Read more »