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New York and Florida based Construction Litigation and Arbitration firm, The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C., has launched a secondary website (ftlconstructionlaw.com), to create a distinction between its parent site, (liconstructionlaw.com). Focusing primarily on Solar Panel issues, FTL Construction Law touches on the legal disputes and issues thousands of Florida residents are currently facing… Read more »

A Lien (or ‘Mechanic’s Lien’) is a potentially powerful tool for contractors, architects, engineers, or suppliers of materials to secure payment for work performed ‘improving’ a property. Levelset, a company that helps contractors and suppliers receive payment, outlines the perfect Mechanic’s Lien Guide for the State of Florida, and their rules and regulations. To view… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by FCN Staff Writers, and was published to Florida Construction News. To view the full article, please click here. The City of Tampa has been awarded $2.6 million from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to create safer… Read more »

Time and time again, homeowners are so excited about a new construction project, they go into the project blindly, forgetting to ask basic questions which can make or break their relationship with a contractor or architect. Before starting any type of construction project, it’s wise to ask these ten most-forgotten questions to ensure your construction… Read more »

The Law Office of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Ashley Portero, and was published to the South Florida Business Journal on April 17th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here.  Origis Energy closed on a $136 million construction loan with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFG Finance Group… Read more »

What do you need a building permit for? This is one of the most common questions regarding construction. Building permits are both important and necessary and the failure to obtain one can cause major obstacles down the road.  Building permits are needed whenever a homeowner is altering or expanding their current home, installing a swimming… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Cindy Barth, and was published to BizWoman on April 4th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. Although women are finding increased opportunities for advancement within the construction industry, a number of challenges still persist, a… Read more »

This article was written by guest blogger Suzie Wilson. When you build a custom home you get to bring your vision to life and create the house of your dreams from the ground up. However, it takes a lot of planning and careful decision-making to build a custom home, and there are several things you’ll need… Read more »

During any home renovation project, care should be taken to protect the home’s residents from any toxic substances that might be removed or installed. Lead, asbestos and other harmful substances lurk in many homes and could cause serious health problems if disturbed. Here’s a look at some of the most common hazardous chemicals homeowners are… Read more »

When you are working on a renovation project or building a home from the ground up, it is not just one person pulling the strings and leading the operation, learn the architectural hierarchy.  Behind every architectural firm is a small army of individuals with specific roles and responsibilities to make your dream a reality. Within… Read more »