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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 »

Regardless of whether a construction project is residential or commercial, general contractors are expected to guard owners against mechanic’s lien claims by subcontractors. Under Lien Law Section 34, it is illegal for your contracts to provide that subcontractors or suppliers waive their mechanic’s lien rights altogether. Thus, the only way to limit mechanic’s lien claims… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by William Rabb, and was published to the Insurance Journal on November 18th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. Experts say the near-catastrophic failure, resulting in hefty insurance claims, was possible because the structure, likely built… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by USGBC+ Magazine. To view the full article, please click here.  LEED Fellow Eddy Santosa shares the elements designers should keep in mind to achieve regenerative design goals.

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Zachary Phillips, and was published to ConstructionDive. To view the full article, please click here. Legal experts say regardless of whether the standard will be adopted, it’s a helpful tool and provides insight into the agency’s view of… Read more »

The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Lloyd Sowers, and was published to Fox 13 News on Marc 18th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here.  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A tall building under construction in Downtown St. Petersburg is a point of pride for one… Read more »

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.