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 »
On October 17th, John Caravella was invited to speak at the AIA Contract Document Workshop where he was able to share his knowledge about Construction Contract Interpretation and Fundamentals. In this specific article, we share the Roles and Relationships of Construction Project Participants. This way, we can fully understand who really does what on a… Read more »
Tue May 28
West Florida and it’s Green Building Efforts
This Press Release was created by The Planning and Zoning Committee of St. Petersburg, Florida. 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.
Mon May 27
Happy Memorial Day
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Travis McConnell, and was published to Roofing Contractor (.com), on April 12th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. Florida lawmakers recently introduced a bill that could broadly impact Florida construction payment practices. If passed into… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This press release was created by Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Press Office, and was published on April 3rd, 2024. To view the full press release, please click here. POLK COUNTY, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis was joined by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to announce… Read more »
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 »