The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

Assigning responsibility in your contract documents is critical. So is obtaining the right insurance coverage. Listen to how you can deal with both of these important construction issues.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com.   He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or  [email protected]

Whether a project is big or small, you need to know how to deal with the inevitable claims that can be filed. Join Alex as he explains the impact of claims, the importance of insurance, and the use of bonds to assure performance. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in … + Read More

It is rare that a construction contract remains unchanged from start to finish. Change orders and extras are often implemented after work starts. On this podcast, Alex explains how to deal with the inevitable change order while also protecting your bottom line.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]

 

Timing is everything in construction, especially if there is a “time is of the essence” and a  "no damage for delay" clause in your construction contract. Learn how these powerful provisions can benefit or hurt you on your next project. Knowing what to look for here can save you a lot of headaches.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]

On this podcast, Alex explains the importance of properly negotiating the performance, price, & payment provisions contained in any construction contract. Understanding your risks when working a job is fundamental to running a successful project. Whether you're the contractor or the subcontractor protecting yourself and having a plan to combat issues that arise will make the process easier for both parties.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]

Limiting your liability on a construction project is important, but the process for doing so differs greatly if you are the contractor or the subcontractor. The negotiation starts at time of contract - have you read all of the referenced documents, is the language too vague, where is the liability burden? Listen and obtain the answers on how to protect yourself and your company.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]

Understanding the key components of a construction contract is paramount to running a successful and profitable construction project in Florida. One basic part of any contract is the preamble, that short introduction defining many of the contract’s key variables. Another important contract term is the description of what constitutes the actual contract documents. Knowing these fundamentals will ensure your rights are protected when working a job.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]

Florida construction contracts can be tricky to navigate. Knowing the terms you should incorporate and the provisions you should avoid can save you a lot of headaches.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]

Can you walk off the job if you're not getting paid? The answer could actually be no. It all depends on your contract, what rights you secured or gave up when you signed it.  Listen as Alex explains how to protect yourself and what you can do about it.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]

Knowledge is king. Find out what the key elements of every construction-contract and construction-lien should be.

Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or [email protected]