A new pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed last year after an inspection by engineers who failed to note the risk of such an event and order it closed, according to a report prepared by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) The bridge collapsed on March 15, 2018. Five people stopped at […]
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It’s important that construction work is done properly because poor quality can affect the safety, longevity and the beauty of the building. If you are unhappy with the outcome of a construction project that you commissioned, you may be wondering what you can do to gain some form of compensation. Construction litigation can be complex, […]
Hiring a contractor is a big undertaking. You have to be sure they understand the scope of the project and that they are able to do it suitably. You must also determine how the bid fits into your budget. There is also the matter of the timeline for the project. You can’t allow a construction […]
An important instrument that many individuals of means often set up as part of their estate planning toolkit is a trust. By doing so, they provide their heirs or beneficiaries with many tax savings benefits. Many people decide to leave behind some assets to their family members or close friends. Others leave their remaining assets […]
It is impossible to turn on HGTV these days without seeing a show devoted to flipping houses. While there is a big difference between television and reality, turning a rundown residence into someone’s dream home may be an effective way to turn a profit. The venture is not without risk, though. In the United States, […]
A recent report published by the Florida Department of Health shows that the state is facing a shortage. Health care analysts note that the existence of noncompete agreements that doctors are forced to sign may be to blame for the shortage. Many physicians who sign on to work for larger health care companies are asked […]
Real estate ownership is becoming big business among different people. As more people become interested in real estate, there are greater chances of claims to ownership. In order to avoid conflict over a piece of property, a quiet title action may be beneficial. There are a few important things to understand about this process. Legal standing […]
Florida is among the states that are expected to see a growth in the demand of commercial property in a specific sector: cold storage. Because of the growth of e-commerce food delivery services such as Blue Apron and Amazon Fresh, the need for cold storage has skyrocketed. “It is very niche. About 2% or 3% […]
A Florida family is out $77,000, the apparent victims of a scam in a real estate transaction. The extended family – a woman and her boyfriend, her mother, sister and brother-in-law – pooled their money to buy a home in Jensen Beach. “It was just what we were looking for,” the brother-in-law told a local […]
Building projects take a lot of time and money. It is imperative that these are taken care of correctly. Without proper permits and planning, these projects can turn into a nightmare. You also need to have a contractor who is reputable or the building might not be constructed in a safe or expected manner. We […]
