New Jersey & New York Construction Law Blog
What is a litigation hold in construction litigation?
Litigation between contractors in the construction industry can involve the discovery of many and varied kinds of information. In the discovery phase, attorneys will seek to acquire documents from the other party that is important to the case. However, sometimes...
It’s a bird, It’s a plane, it’s a crane
Thunderstorms can turn violent and menacing. With high winds, massive rainstorms, booming thunder, cascading lighting strikes, damaging hail and a possible tornado sighting, mother nature has a lot of weapons at her disposal during a thunderstorm. One thing you...
How should you handle a change order dispute?
Contracts are very important in the construction industry. You would find it very difficult to make it through even a day without contracts. However, even the best-laid plans can go a little off track when it comes to this industry in New Jersey. That is why change...
Does your new build meet fire separation codes?
Working in construction in New Jersey means understanding all the different building codes you will deal with in the course of your various projects. If you build new single-family homes, there is a specific fire code you need to understand. If you want to build a...
How can you resolve a construction dispute?
New Jersey construction disputes may arise for a variety of reasons. These usually occur because the two parties have some kind of disagreement. There may be a real violation or a perceived violation of obligations in the contract. In other cases, Construction...
When should you file a construction lien?
For New Jersey contractors and subcontractors, a construction or mechanic’s lien can be a beneficial solution to any payment issues. When you enter into a contract, you are entitled to payment. If you do not receive the payment as agreed upon, you do have recourse. If...
Construction defects and liability
Under New Jersey law, there is both an implied warranty of habitability and an implied warranty of workmanlike construction requiring new homes to be free of serious defects. The law gives homebuyers the right to take legal action against the responsible party in the...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a crane
Thunderstorms can turn violent and menacing. With high winds, massive rainstorms, booming thunder, cascading lighting strikes, damaging hail and a possible tornado sighting, mother nature has a lot of weapons at her disposal during a thunderstorm. One thing you...
What is a construction defect?
Many things could go wrong when building a home or other structure in New Jersey. Most of the time, you can protect against such things by doing the job well and relying on your training and knowledge. As a contractor, you have to stand behind your work. So, any...
Bigger warehouses could lead to costly construction disputes
When you think of innovation, warehouse space might not be what comes to mind. But if you work in the construction industry, you might be interested in the ways warehouses have been evolving over the past 10-15 years. The adoption of e-commerce has brought with it...
