Knowledge is king in every undertaking and the business of construction is no different. Keeping
up to date with legislative changes, critical court decisions, and current lien laws is something
construction executives and design professionals must do regularly to remain effective managers
as they work hard to turn concepts into drawings and blueprints into well built projects. Where
it now has become common to believe that any discovered deficiency must be the result of
someone else’s acts or omissions, the idea of avoiding potential risks is even more important.

Published by the construction lawyers at The Barthet Firm in Miami, the Lien Zone is a collection
of construction alerts and articles, many reprinted from their initial publication in industry
journals. It provides information helpful to contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers,
architects, engineers and anyone else dealing with construction contracts, liens and bonds,
especially in South Florida.

Managing project risks while correctly interpreting contract terms can provide an edge - something much appreciated in this always competitive business. This is but one step in that process. Read on.