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 »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by CBS News Miami (Najahe Sherman), and was published on October 29th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here: In this week’s Miami Proud, we shine the spotlight on women changing the game in the construction industry…. Read more »
Tue Dec 10
Construction Law 101 – A Briefing
Law has an impact on almost all aspects of life, from personal injury, family disputes, and real estate. Construction Law in particular has a far-reaching effect on many people’s lives without them even realizing. To begin with, Construction Law is made up of a broad subset of legal fields, including areas such as contract law,… Read more »
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 on June 7th, 2024. To view the full story, please click here. The entertainment company may construct a fifth theme park in Orlando, following an initial agreement with the local oversight… Read more »
Working too quickly to meet a completion deadline, running to the opposite side of the construction site, or even failing to pay attention to safety standards can all be fatal on a construction site. It is crucial – and lifesaving – to understand and know the safety measures that you must take to protect yourself… Read more »
Thu Nov 28
Holiday Safety Measures For Your Home
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 »
Tue Nov 26
Primer on Mechanic’s Lien Waivers
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.