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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment.

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What Should You Do When There is an Accident at Your Construction Site?

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You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. Make sure medical issues are resolved immediately and lock down the site for evidence preservation.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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Flagship stores typically include a high-profile construction site – often a busy urban area with its own construction planning challenges. Working with equipment suppliers ahead of time is key. Some great examples of this are the variety of restaurant and retail build-outs we’ve completed up and down Chicago’s Michigan Avenue.

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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

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Four weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, 80% of the island remained without electricity, while hurricanes Irma and Harvey produced heavy winds with resulting storm surge that impacted much of Florida and coastal Texas. Site selection is all about reducing risk for companies. Best viewed on desktop.).

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constructionattorneyblog: Florida court holds that statute of.

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You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Florida court holds that statute of limitations does not apply to certain arbitrations. Thus, the trial court correctly determined that Florida's statutes of limitation do not bar the Account Holders' claims. 

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How a Heritage Building’s Foundation was Restored after Flood Damage

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According to the National Flood Insurance Program , flood damage is significantly more common than fire damage, particularly in high-risk areas. Historic properties in particular are notorious for questionable foundations thanks to faulty footings, inaccurate load calculations and substandard mortar making on-site expertise crucial.

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How a Heritage Building’s Foundation was Restored after Flood Damage

Construction Marketing

According to the National Flood Insurance Program, flood damage is significantly more common than fire damage, particularly in high-risk areas. Historic properties in particular are notorious for questionable foundations thanks to faulty footings, inaccurate load calculations and substandard mortar making on-site expertise crucial.