New Jersey & New York Construction Law Blog
Review recent updates to the New Jersey building code
New Jersey construction permit applications filed on or after March 3, 2020, must comply with the state's 2017/2018 building codes. Familiarity with the updates in this code can help construction companies avoid costly code violations. Review the most recent changes...
Using content to your advantage in a construction contract
Contracts may make or break a professional connection and be the difference in how satisfied you are with the outcome of each job. Developing construction contracts requires you to carefully assess your desired results and then negotiate with the other party to...
A look at the types of construction defects
Flaws in the construction of buildings in New Jersey may create ongoing issues and costly repairs later on. Even more concerning is the potential threat to the people who occupy the building due to the compromised integrity of the structure. Contractors who fully...
What are the different types of zoning districts?
If you are a commercial developer or commercial construction worker, you know the importance of following all building codes. In addition to codes for specific building regulations, you must also follow codes for different zoning districts. The intended use of a...
Time limits and construction liens
Contractors and construction company owners have many different issues to take into consideration when it comes to compensation, whether a worker files a complaint over their wages or a lawsuit targeting a construction company surfaces. Sometimes, contractors decide...
Zoning issues? Consider applying for a variance
The purpose of zoning is to organize a city or municipality, often separating industrial and commercial activity from the daily life of residents. However, there are sometimes cases in which existing zoning ordinances are counterproductive to a specific community need...
Why a well-executed construction contract is critical for success
Construction industry contractors across New Jersey and New York are impressively diverse, bringing wide-ranging acumen and skill sets to projects of every type and size. And whether they are plumbers, roofers, painters, carpenters, electricians or workers from...
Soaring lumber prices can be cause for contract renegotiation
Back in March, 2020, lumber prices fell. This was good news for home builders and buyers. Then, over the course of a just a few months, lumber prices soared- increasing more than 60%. The cause of the price increase is twofold: One, supply. Mills have not been able to...
Construction projects, payment disputes and litigation
Construction lawsuits arise for a host of reasons, but in this post, we will take a closer look at payment disputes regarding construction projects. Contractors encounter many different problems as a result of payment disputes. Aside from the immediate financial...
What are the most common electrical code violations?
Electricity powers so many conveniences of modern life that it may be hard for you to imagine existence without it. You would certainly never think to construct a building in which people are to live or work without wiring it for electricity. Because electricity is...
