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  • In The Know: What Does The Law Say If One Operates Without A License In Florida?

    • July 5, 2022
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    • Category: Blog, Contractor Legal Information, Florida Construction, Florida Contractor License
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    As you enter the world of Construction in Florida, you need to be licensed under Florida.  Under Florida law, the offense of “Contracting Without a License” can encompass a broad range of conduct related to the construction and home improvement industries. Section 489.127, Florida Statutes, provides as follows: (1) No person shall: (a) Falsely hold himself

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  • Thinking Of Getting Your Florida Electrical Contractor’s License?

    • June 30, 2022
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    • Category: Blog, Business License Information, Electrical Contractor License, Florida Electrical Contractor License, Uncategorized
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    If you want to become an electrician in Florida, you need to have a license to practice electrical contracting. Doing so will allow you to legally work in the state.  According to U.S. News World Report, electricians are the #3 job in construction right now. By 2026, there should be 60,100 new positions for electricians,

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  • General Contractor Vs. Construction Manager

    • April 21, 2022
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    Thinking about a job in the contractor field? There are so many specialties in the world of contracting and there are different levels of the job. For this article, we wanted to talk about general contractors versus construction managers.     Both general contractors and construction managers are often viewed as the head contractor at a

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  • Read Up on the Latest Construction Trends

    • April 18, 2022
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    Donuts. Cupcakes. Open concept homes. The color gray. Trends are a thing that happen in every industry out there, including the construction industry. It’s important for a contractor to keep up-to-date on the latest trends to not only keep up with the times, but to please, impress, and attract a clientele. Some trends stick, some

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  • Benefits of Hiring a General Contractor

    • April 13, 2022
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    Being a contractor is a rewarding job. Contractors get to work on a project, and usually see it from start to finish, and can be proud of the work you put in to create an impressive product. The job is a challenging one, both mentally and physically.  Contractors need good management skills, finance skills, you

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  • Planning for Construction Cost Increases in Your Projects

    • October 10, 2021
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    The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information on planning for construction cost. These days in construction you’re sure to encounter price increases and labor shortages. Do you know how

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  • There Will Be Changes—After the Champlain Towers Collapse

    • October 4, 2021
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    The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information on Surfside collapse. Everyone expects things will be different after the Surfside collapse. Read this post to see that these changes will

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  • Claim Denied:And You Thought You Had Problems

    • September 19, 2021
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    The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information on contracts. Not all insurance claims, even those from well known folks, are honored as this post points out. Do not hesitate

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  • Is a Verbal Agreement Valid?

    • September 12, 2021
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    • Category: Contractor Legal Information, Florida Contractor License
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    The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information on verbal agreements. It’s a question we’re asked a lot.  Are oral contracts valid? Do not hesitate to call us here at

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  • Dealing with Construction Defects at Champlain South Tower Condominium

    • July 12, 2021
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    The following article was written by Miami Construction Lawyer Alex Barthet and appeared first on TheLienZone. It was re-posted with permission. For more information about Alex and his firm, please visit www.TheLienZone.com and www.Barthet.com. See below for some great information on construction defects Champlain South Tower Condominium. There are a number of roads those damaged by the Surfside building collapse can pursue.

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