Last Week in Florida Construction Law
A statute with many changes to the Florida Building Code Act heads to the Governor for signature and a new case on construction company owner liability for employee injuries.
Proposed Statute With Numerous Changes to Florida's Building Codes Act Headed to Governor for Signature
The changes affects plan requirements for window, door, and garage door replacements; make changes to the sections governing private providers; impose new deadlines for permit application approvals and penalties for failing to meet them; and new standards for certain unvented spaces.. Click here to read the full article.
Court Finds Construction Company President Potentially Liable for Injuries to Worker Who Fell Off Roof
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal reversed summary judgment entered in favor of the construction company’s president, finding that fact issues remained about whether the president ordered the company’s employee to place a tarp on a roof without also providing appropriate safety equipment. Click here to read the full article.
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Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney, Board Certified in Construction Law, who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop industries.
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