Reminder: Building Services to Host "Protect Your Project" Workshop Aug. 25

Escambia County Building Services will host a "Protect Your Project" workshop Aug. 25 from 5-7 p.m. at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 W. Park Place, room 104. This informative workshop is open to the public and will cover several topics to help citizens make informed decisions when deciding to hire a contractor or handle a project themselves.

During the workshop, attendees will learn about contractor requirements, verification of licensure, how to file a complaint against a contractor and more. Tim Tolbert, Escambia County Director of Building Services, will give a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Stephan Moorhead, Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer with Moorhead Law Group, will discuss construction contracts from a consumer's perspective, liens and how citizens can protect themselves if they receive a Notice to Owner. Personnel from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and officials from City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County will also be in attendance.