The construction business by its very nature involves large purchases of materials and equipment, as well as significant payments to subcontractors, so it is fraught with the opportunity for trusted employees to commit fraud. While it is important to be alert to the risk of theft by strangers, the potential for theft by insiders [...]
The Florida Transportation Builders Association had a great article about Waiving Consequential Damages in their latest Publication, which I wanted to share. Here is the full article for your reading pleasure: FTBA - Waiving Consequential Damages
Good news from the courts regarding the scary False Claims Act, and we at Florida Surety Bonds applaud the decision. There have been several articles written regarding the potential hazards to contractors associated with the False Claims Act on Federal contracts. The False Claim Act can come into play in instances where the contractors work [...]
Florida Surety Bonds had another successful seminar on the important topic of Lien & Bond Laws. Educating our clients on these laws is important. The seminar addressed topics such as: Notice to Owner, Notice of Non Payment, Claim of Lien (FL, GA, AL), Bond Lawsuits, Lien Lawsuits, Public vs. Private Jobs, Current Developments, and How [...]
According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel, Satellite company OneWeb, plans to launch up to 900 new satellites starting next year! They will be looking to hire senior-level engineers on the Space Coast. The company hasn’t officially announced a Florida location yet, but its website shows job postings in Melbourne, about 40 miles south [...]
The constructionguide.com put out an article about the Miami Worldcenter, which will be the largest building project in Florida history. Miami Worldcenter, being constructed on a 1.1 million sq. ft. (102,000 sq m) terrestrial landscape spread across a half-dozen downtown city blocks, the multi-billion-dollar, mega-retail, residential, entertainment and transportation complex is expected to be [...]
This past Saturday, Sarah Drinnan and Lisa Roseland represented Florida Surety Bonds and participated in the NAWIC Women's Build Day for Habitat for Humanity. It was no doubt, a very humbling experience to be a part of. Saturday was the kickoff for the build and they were in charge of helping with the framework. They [...]
Florida Surety Bond's Annual "Understanding Lien and Bond Law" Seminar is right around the corner. This seminar, presented by Frank Rapprich, Esq. with Wright & Casey PA, will go over the important topic of Lien & Bond Laws. Educating our clients on these laws is important. The seminar will address topics such as: Notice to Owner, Notice [...]
A few of the Florida Surety 'Bond Girls' attended the IOA Corporate 5k at Downtown Orlando last night. The Corporate 5k is known as "Orlando’s largest office party" and it was certainty a fun time!! The event is exclusively for Florida’s corporate community; over 15,000 runners and walkers from over 700 companies, non-profit organizations and [...]
The FDOT gave the "OK" to start construction on Phase II of the SunRail commuter-rail line here in Central Florida. Phase II will include five stations: Volusia County (DeLand), Orange County (Meadow Woods Station) and three within Osceola County, one of which being in Poinciana near the intersection of U.S. 17-92 and Poinciana Boulevard. This will include extending [...]