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 »
Posts Categorized: Construction
The Importance of Cleaning Construction Waste
Everybody loves an exciting renovation project. Whether it’s finishing floors, replacing drywall, or even as simple as painting the walls. When it comes to such projects, there will be debris left behind. Construction waste is any “trash” on a job site from leftover materials. Some of these materials could contain harmful chemicals such as lead,… Read more »
Legal Loopholes Foster Unethical Practices in Solar Energy Warranties
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 »
Insights from a Construction Litigation Attorney About Arbitration Pros and Cons for Homeowners and Unlicensed Contractors
(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 »
Standards of Care Within A Construction Agreement: When You No Longer Trust Your Fiduciary.
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 »
So What Is an Improvement, Anyhow?
Within Florida construction law, much emphasis is placed on the “improvement” of real property (real estate). Indeed reference to improvements are often found in Florida construction contracts, and establishing an improvement is required for a contractor to establish a valid lien on a privately owned project. But what specifically are the ins and outs?
Cemex’s Revolutionary Lower-Carbon Concrete Premieres in Florida – A World Cement Article
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Evie Gardner, and was published to World Cement on June 21st, 2024. To view the full article, please click here: Cemex has announced that Vertua®, its portfolio of sustainable products, is now available in Florida.
Net Zero at Greenbuild 2024 – Register Within
The session agenda is designed for everyone within the green building community. Our Advisory Groups carefully selected all of this year’s sessions to address the opportunities and challenges you and your project teams face today. To register today, please click within. The content below was created by USGBC regarding their yearly Greenbuild Conference. Explore sessions at Greenbuild… Read more »
20-Acre Electric Bus Operations Center Under Construction in South Florida – An Industry Dive Article
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Dan Zukowski, and was published to Industry Dive on September 4th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. The “largest all-electric bus maintenance and transit operations center” in the U.S. will be home to 100 articulated… Read more »
Homeowners Unable To Recover For Emotional Distress In Construction Disputes
Many homeowners who consult with me regarding construction disputes are not only financially damaged but emotionally distressed, and understandably so. Our homes are not only our biggest financial investments but our sanctuaries, and misconduct by unscrupulous contractors that damages those sanctuaries makes us feel that we have no place of safety and, in some instances,… Read more »