Any flaws within the blueprints and designs of a construction project can cause unexpected delays that may prove costly for all parties involved. In some cases, these delays may also cause the business relationship between contractors and developers in Florida to sour, which may in turn prompt intense disputes over financial responsibilities. A contractor in another state has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the owners of a facility after claiming flaws in project designs caused project expenses to skyrocket.

The lawsuit reportedly stems from disputes concerning a $2.2 billion project to build a transit center. According to the contractor, construction for the center has already been underway for as many as 10 years and flaws within the project's designs have led to substantial delays. The contractor says that it has been forced to file over 1,600 requests to rectify errors in project designs and the company is reportedly seeking to recover $150 million in restitution for project expenses caused by these delays.

The contractor also states that the other party has failed to respond to issues with the project in a timely manner. However, the authority that owns the transit center claims that errors in planning on behalf of the contractor have also contributed to these delays. The authority asserts that the project's completion date was pushed back after investigators located cracks in several support beams.

Project delays can create high levels of tension that may leave one or more parties in search of restitution for financial losses. Those who encounter a breach of contract could choose to speak with an attorney for guidance on the legal avenues available to them. An attorney can examine the circumstances a client in Florida is facing and assist him or her in pursuing the full amount of compensation entitled through a claim against the party or parties deemed responsible.