Orlando partner Erik Szabo was recently a featured speaker during the Florida Swimming Pool Association’s annual “Everything Under the Sun Expo,” providing attendees with an overview of important considerations for construction contracts in Florida.

The 2024 Everything Under the Sun Expo took place February 23-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Erik, who frequently presents to various chapters of the Florida Swimming Pool Association throughout the state, taught “Fundamentals of Florida Construction Contracts” during the event.

The Expo was created in 1972 as part of FSPA’s mission of advancing the Florida swimming pool industry. Throughout its more than 50-year history, this cornerstone event for the pool and spa industry has seen various names and branding, including the Florida Pool & Spa Show and the Orlando Pool & Spa Show. For more information, click here.

The Florida Swimming Pool Association serves as the coordinating organization for 16 local FSPA Chapters and more than 700 members, providing government relations representation on behalf of its members to the Florida Building Commission and the Construction Industry Licensing Board as well as other legislative bodies that regulate the swimming pool industry in Florida such as the Department of Health.

 

About Erik F. Szabo

Erik F. Szabo is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Construction Litigation Practice Group. Erik is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law. Erik has represented individuals and businesses throughout the Central Florida area in construction, real estate, commercial, business, and collections matters. Erik has represented owners, contractors, engineers, architects, design professionals, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers throughout the state.