Momentum Continues for Pending Public/Private Partnership Legislation

February 28, 2012

House Bill 337 and Senate Bill 576, similar companion bills expanding the use of public/private partnerships (“P3”) as the new public construction delivery method of the future, continue to progress through legislative committees. Other than a few amendments, they remain largely intact and appear likely to be passed. Although the statutes would likely need some glitches corrected, they have definitely caught the attention of industry participants. Recent seminars I have held or participated in on P3 projects have generated significant attendance and interest and there is quite a buzz about the prospects of P3. I have been interviewed by a few reporters, indicating that even the media is getting excited about this.

Stay tuned for further updates and start planning now for how you can catch this wave of the future of public construction in Florida. Watch this blog for more updates on the status of the pending legislation and other items of interest.

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Lee Weintraub

At age 46, Lee Weintraub was the youngest recipient ever of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Bar’s Construction Law Committee. Mr. Weintraub is also an adjunct professor of law at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law teaching construction law. Mr. Weintraub has been recognized by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Business Lawyers every year since 2003. Chambers USA noted he focuses on licensing and construction defect litigation, but is particularly renowned for his expertise in the Construction Lien Law. He was also selected in the The Best Lawyers in America© every year from 2006 through 2018.

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