Hammer & Gavel - A Podcast at the Intersection of Construction and Law

In this episode we talk about adding a contract provision that can keep contract negotiations and prior versions of plans or specifications from coming back up during construction and causing problems.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from Levelset.com about lien waivers, how to use them when you get paid, and what to look out for when signing them. You can learn more about Levelset by visiting www.levelset.com.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from Levelset.com about changes orders, how they can impact lien rights, and the best way to manage them to ensure they get paid! You can learn more about Levelset by visiting www.levelset.com.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from Levelset.com about how notices to owner and other preliminary notices can be used by contractors to protect payment rights and why it's so important to use them even when things are going well on a project. You can learn more about Levelset by visiting www.levelset.com.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from Levelset.com about how a construction contract is one of the most powerful documents for a contractor's business, what provisions they must have, and what many of them are missing. You can learn more about Levelset by visiting www.levelset.com.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode, we talk with Matt Viator from LevelSet.com about how COVID-19 impacted payments to contractors over 2020, what he sees in store for 2021, and how contractors have been using preliminary notices and liens to protect themselves during these bizarre times. You can learn more about LevelSet by visiting www.levelset.com.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode we talk about adding (1) a duty to cooperate provision, (2) a marketing/photography provision, and a (3) ability to read provision to your contract to ensure that you get what you need from property owners.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode we talk about defining substantial completion in your contract to ensure that you are paid before the completion of a punch list and to keep property owners or contractors from holding up significant payments over minor issues.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode we talk about describing your scope of work in your contract and how this can have an impact on your ability to collect final payment or file construction liens.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.

In this episode we talk about two common methods of pricing projects -- flat fee versus cost-plus -- and how to address both of them in your contract. We also cover how each type of pricing provision impacts other parts of your construction contract.

Visit www.hammerngavel.com for more Florida construction law and licensing tips and updates!

*Nothing on this podcast should be considered a solicitation for legal representation. Further, nothing on this podcast establishes an attorney-client relationship between us. Do not take action or fail to take action based on the information provided on this podcast. The statements and views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect those of my law firm. Further, they are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.