Construction is big business in South Florida, with its booming commercial real estate market. Occasionally, the rush to complete a project or development - or perhaps faulty engineering or design - can result in construction defects. When a construction defect is...
Construction Litigation
Apartment development drives housing starts in Florida, elsewhere
Anyone with eyes can see that residential construction is booming in Miami and throughout South Florida. Much of this boom is due largely to major, multi-million-dollar apartment and condominium developments. Given the increasing population in South Florida, the...
Miami bridge collapse underscores dangers of defects
When a defect - or defects - is present in a construction project, the potential liability for a developer or contractor can be enormous. Simply mitigating a defect can result in a seven or eight figure price tag for parties involved in the project. In cases where...
Suit demonstrates costliness of construction disputes
Miami and South Florida have seen tremendous development of infrastructure over the past several years. From rail corridors and airport projects, to improved freeway and tollway systems, the region is expanding at a breakneck pace. Unfortunately, the pressures of...
Liability for construction defects in Florida
Construction defects can be costly. Where they involve large commercial developments, the price tag for mitigating defects in construction can easily run into the millions of dollars. In the case of an undiscovered defect, if it results in personal injury or death,...
Suit demonstrates costliness of construction disputes
It seems, Miami and South Florida has been in an unending period of construction and development. These projects range from residential and commercial buildings to considerable overhauls of the regional infrastructure, like passenger rail corridors. However, with...
Handling complex construction litigation takes experience
Construction is booming in Miami and across South Florida. It seems that new high-end residential and commercial projects are started every day, all with price tags running into the millions (or tens and hundreds of millions) of dollars. Big projects, however, have...
Subcontractors claim they are owed millions for ballpark work
Florida construction projects are often the work of delegation and cooperation. For example, an entity may wish to build a facility and need the help of construction experts. Those experts may take on the great task of managing the project but along the way may...
What are construction defects and what can I do about them?
Construction defects can impact the value and function of a construction project so it is important to be familiar with the legal resources available to help. If you have had problems and concerns with your construction project, you may have wondered what construction...
Florida homeowner’s association brings construction defects claim
A Florida homeowner's association recently brought a construction defects claim against one of the nation's largest homebuilders. The lawsuit asserts that the members of the homeowner's association have suffered damages because of the alleged construction defects and...