Category: Podcast

The Most Effective 1 Hour You Can Spend to Grow Your Construction Business in 2024

The Most Effective 1 Hour You Can Spend to Grow Your Construction Business in 2024

In this episode of TheLienZone Podcast, Alex Barthet is joined by JP Berdejo to discuss an invaluable strategy for construction business growth in 2024: claiming your Google Business Profile. This conversation covers the what, how, and why of Google Business Profiles, emphasizing their critical role in enhancing business visibility and credibility online. Key Topics Discussed: …

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New Public Project Payment Protocols in Florida

New Public Project Payment Protocols in Florida

In this episode of The Lien Zone Podcast, we delve deep into Florida’s freshly updated regulations regarding public project payments. We begin with a closer examination of the “Public Project Notices of Nonpayment, Sections 255.05 and 337.18.” Here, the introduction of a provision allows claimants to assert their right to bond protection if a bond …

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Florida’s Construction Claims & Building Code Violations

Florida’s Construction Claims & Building Code Violations

Dive into our latest episode where we unpack significant legal updates affecting Florida’s construction industry. The Statute of Limitations for Negligence (627.756(1)), effective March 24, 2023, shortens the limitation period for claims based on negligence from 4 years to 2 years. However, the 4-year period remains for actions rooted in design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property.

Nonpayment Notices & Transfer Bonds

Nonpayment Notices & Transfer Bonds

Navigating the complexities of Florida’s lien laws has never been more crucial, especially with the 2023 updates coming into play. In our latest episode of The Lien Zone Podcast, we delve deep into the nuances of Private Project Notices of Nonpayment (713.23), emphasizing the importance of serving the Notice of Nonpayment to both the contractor and …

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ICYMI: Deep Dive Contract Provisions: Part 3

ICYMI: Deep Dive Contract Provisions: Part 3

We’ve arrived at the final installment of our riveting series on contract provisions! In Part 3, Alex covers these pivotal clauses: Liquidated Damages: Discover the significance of setting pre-agreed damages and when it’s beneficial. Caps on Damages: Learn how these limits can influence project risks and the balance of power in contract negotiations. Indemnity, Defense, …

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