I consider myself a very lucky person in that I had the opportunity to spend a considerable time in the company of my grandmothers. As we all know grandmothers tend to be quite intelligent and can be rather philosophical at times. My grandmothers were no exception. One of Rose Cahan’s […]
In 1996, the American Arbitration Association received more than 4,000 requests to resolve construction-related disputes involving in excess of $900 million dollars.1 As construction industry groups continue to include arbitration provisions in their form documents, it is anticipated that the use of arbitration will continue to increase.2 Nationally, arbitration is recognized […]
The country club industry represents big business for Florida’s design and construction industry. As new country club communities emerge and existing clubs embark on major renovations, owners of such projects face unique challenges. Members expect uninterrupted access to the club during construction and timely completion within budget. These objectives become […]
Imagine that you are sitting on the Board of Directors of the XYZ Condominium Association. The owner of a penthouse unit calls to complain of water stains that have appeared on a bedroom ceiling. A quick check of the calendar reveals that statutory warranties have expired for the building. The […]
