If you build, replace, or repair roofs anywhere in Florida, the rules are changing underneath you. The 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code takes effect December 31, 2026, carrying forward a newer generation of wind-load standards and rewriting the
Construction Industry Legal Blog
The Construction Industry Legal Blog, published by Jimerson Birr, focuses on legal issues affecting Florida's construction sector. It covers topics such as compliance with the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) regulations, contractor licensing requirements, and common violations contractors should avoid. The blog also addresses homeowner protections, including how to file claims with the Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund and the process for obtaining awards of restitution from the CILB. Additionally, it discusses contract and payment disputes, emphasizing clear invoicing and payment terms to prevent legal conflicts. The blog provides practical guidance for contractors, homeowners, and businesses involved in construction projects within Florida.
Latest from Construction Industry Legal Blog
Home Builders’ Heads Up: New Mandatory Transferable Warranties in Florida
If you build new homes in Florida, the rules just changed. As of July 1, 2025, every builder of a newly constructed home must provide a one-year warranty against construction defects, and that warranty follows the home to the next…
No More Sneaky Settlement Protections: Liens and Unjust Enrichment in Florida
The Setup: Why This Matters
Florida’s construction economy runs on credit. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers front labor and materials with the expectation that the Florida Construction Lien Law will give them leverage when payment stalls. That law is unforgiving by…
E-Verify Update: Changing State Rules You Should Watch in 2026
Prevention Through Design: Why Safety Now Starts at the Drawing Board
The Old Model Is Failing Workers and Owners Alike
For most of the industry’s history, construction safety has been treated as a jobsite problem. Hard hats. Fall harnesses. Tailgate talks. Citations after the fact. By the time anyone thinks about…
Smart Contracts in Construction: Can Blockchain Really Prevent Payment Disputes?
Few industries lose more sleep over getting paid than construction. So when a technology promises to push a button and guarantee payment the moment work is verified, contractors listen. That is the pitch behind blockchain-based smart contracts, and the question…
Construction Law Update 2026: Key Legal Changes Every Contractor Should Watch
If your business turns dirt, pours concrete, frames walls, or signs subcontracts anywhere in Florida, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential regulatory years in recent memory. The Legislature has rewritten parts of the permitting process,…
Generative AI in Construction: Legal Risks and Opportunities for Small Businesses
Generative AI has moved from novelty to a job-site tool. Small and midsize Florida construction businesses are now using it to draft RFIs, summarize meeting minutes, build preliminary takeoffs, generate marketing content, and even rough out scopes of work. The…
Supplier Breach of Contract: What Buyers Can Do
When you run a business, you rely on a network of suppliers to keep your operations moving. Whether you are waiting for construction materials, software updates, or medical supplies, a broken promise from a vendor can bring your productivity to…
A Tale of Two Pathways: Positioning Yourself for Recovery Under Florida’s Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund
A residential construction dispute can leave a homeowner with defective work, an unfinished project, and substantial additional expense. Even where contractor misconduct is clear, recovery is not always immediate.
Thanks to Florida’s Homeowner Construction Recovery Fund, the question is not…