What is a cost-plus construction contract? A cost-plus construction contract is a contract in which a contractor agrees to be paid for all of his costs including a certain percentage for his expenses and profit. The pros vs. the cons of cost-plus construction contract format are a business decision, but cost-plus construction contract also raises… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Nicolas Rivero, and was published to the Florida Realtors Organization on June 5th, 2023. One nonprofit formed 82 Fla. solar co-ops so far. Each offers bulk discounts and oversees details under a single umbrella, making it easy for… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Adam Daigle, and was published to the The Advocate on April 25th, 2023. To view the full article and to learn more about The Advocate, please click here. A Florida company has bought almost 1,600 acres in St…. Read more »
We all enjoy a warm weathered weekend with friends and family. In most cases, the only concern at barbecues is if the sun is going to stay out all day. But did you ever consider other concerns such as property safety and liability during the dog days of Summer? According to the National Fire Prevention… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Davis Reed , President at Clout Construction, and was published to the Tampa Bay Business Journal on May 17th, 2023. New technologies and approaches are transforming the construction industry, and I believe its future will be one of innovation, efficiency… Read more »
If you have read previous articles of this blog, you may be aware that New York construction contractors can be barred from suing or enforcing a mechanic’s lien if they do not possess required home improvement licenses, which has resulted in the dismissal of many contractors’ claims. On the other hand, project owners sometimes argue… Read more »
It can be beyond upsetting and frustrating when a home improvement project comes to a screeching halt all because your hired contractor decided to disappear, becoming a no-show. You purchased all materials, paid your deposit, and started demolition. Now what? You are left with tons of unused materials, a shortage of capital, and a literal… Read more »
It’s one thing to say what you want in your construction project, but it is another thing to properly document your dream design on paper in the form of legitimate construction plans. Within this article, you will have a better understanding of what is included in detailed construction plans, as well as the understanding of… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Carl Oliveri, and was published to the Grassi Advisors and Accountants Blog on March 14th, 2023. To view the full article, please click here. I have always said the construction industry is the most dynamic industry to advise…. Read more »
Are contractors responsible for the impacts of their work on neighboring residents? Oftentimes, they are. This is especially true in densely populated urban areas where literally hundreds of people could be affected by a project only fifty feet away. Some of the principles in these cases are outlined below.