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This content was shared from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Program regulates structures and activities that can cause beach erosion, destabilize dunes, damage upland properties or interfere with public access. CCCL permits also protect sea turtles and dune plants. The following are topics to help guide CCCL permit applicants and educate the public on the… Read more »

St. Pete is committed to sustainable practices across the city. Green buildings set the standard for sustainable design and construction, prioritizing a triple bottom line of planet, people, and profit. To learn more, please click here:

As we know, many of our neighbors are currently combating the harsh realities of post-disaster re-building. From hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and tsunamis, we’ve come to know and understand the challenges that are faced when disasters like these occur. Luckily, in the United States, we have aid measures in place to help us recover from any… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does own this content. This content was created by Malique Rankin, and was published to the WTSP-TV. To view the full article, please click here:  After devastating flood waters entered into dozens of homes following Hurricane Idalia, many residents are weighing their options to avoid a repeat event.

In a recent client conference, I was asked, “So what is arbitration, anyhow?” In the context of a construction claim or in seeking to prevent a construction claim, there are several significant advantages that arbitration can provide in lieu of litigation. In today’s challenging business environment being aware of the various options available could make… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Leonard Klingen, and was published to the Florida Bar Journal. To view the full article, please click here. A glance at any urban skyline in Florida will confirm that construction is still big business.1 Look again, and you might… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Grant Cameron, and was published to ConstructConnect. To view the full article, please click here. Hurricane Helene was the deadliest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the U.S. mainland since 2005.   It dumped roughly 40 trillion gallons… Read more »

John Caravella of The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. was invited to contribute to the September issue of the Nassau County Bar Association’s newsletter on his thoughts and comments surrounding unethical practices in Solar Energy Warranties. To read the full article, please visit the Nassau County Bar Association here. To learn more about Florida Solar… Read more »

  (Shared from Long Island Construction Law) It is an all-too-common situation in New York: homeowners hire a home improvement contractor only to find out, after a contract dispute arises, that the contractor was unlicensed in violation of local ordinances. While court decisions in these disputes have generally gone in favor of homeowners, a body… Read more »

When it comes to a complex construction agreement, it’s typical practice to include specific terms within the contract relating to Trust and Confidence, and Fiduciary duties. Normally, a Fiduciary takes action as a trustee within the contract or agreement and are chosen to act on behalf of their client and make decisions for them when… Read more »