A fast response time can help prevent serious property damage during a plumbing emergency. Florida homeowners and business owners face burst pipes, overflowing drains, and that 3 a.m. panic; they need ...

Before hiring a contractor, ask to see their state-issued license. Then verify it. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com Are you looking for a contractor? Whether you want to remodel your home or ...

EXCLUSIVE. THE OWNER OF A LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS NOW THE SUBJECT OF A LAWSUIT. A STATE INVESTIGATION AND A CRIMINAL CHARGE. THREE OF HIS CENTRAL FLORIDA CUSTOMERS CLAIM THAT HE OWES THEM MORE ...

City governments in most cases can reject bids that are too high, even when there is a single bidder. But a Florida contractor whose bid on a small project was recently rejected by the City of Fort ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Your home is likely your biggest investment, so you want to protect it. But before you hire someone to do repairs or renovations, could state law put your home at risk for your ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Florida’s construction market is booming, intensifying ...