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 »
The Law offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Lillian Lawson, and was published to the Gainesville Sun. The University of Florida will use $2.5 million in strategic funding to help advance the field of industrialized construction engineering. The money comes from the $130 million in funding… Read more »
Changes are an unavoidable aspect of construction. Although thorough effort and coordination are required in preparing the original project contract, specifications and construction drawings, there will still be changes. This is why owners are provided the right to make changes to the work under a typical contract changes clause.
The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by Zachary Phillips, and was published to Construction Dive on June 7th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. The entertainment company may construct a fifth theme park in Orlando, following an initial agreement with the local… Read more »
To minimize potential legal problems when planning construction, whether the project is a large commercial project, a new residence, or even a renovation to an existing structure, care must be taken to have essential terms included in the contract. The failure to identify essential terms in the construction contract will lead to project confusion, extended… Read more »
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content. This content was created by NBC Miami, and was published on June 9th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. A new highway is set to begin construction in Central Florida and will be eminently useful to electric vehicle owners –… Read more »
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 Chris Jackson, and was published to Construction21 on 2/11/2/21. To view the full article, please click here. The construction industry is one of the most prominent consumers of minerals and natural resources by its very nature. The need… Read more »
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 »