New Jersey & New York Construction Law Blog
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...
read moreBigger 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...
read moreWhat should you do when your construction lien expires?
A construction lien in New Jersey can be a helpful tool in many cases. However, you will always have those situations that drag on too long. These liens have an expiration date. They do not last forever, so you have to be ready for when it expires. According to...
read moreAre you aware of common construction code violations?
You make your living as a construction contractor in New Jersey. No matter how much experience you have (or do not have), it is possible that you may one day find you have unintentionally violated a construction code. JLC Online lists a variety of the most common...
read moreOverall construction spending falls in May
New construction projects may be slowing down slightly in New Jersey as part of a nationwide trend. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the first drop in construction spending in six months came in May 2019. While home building projects declined for the...
read moreHow Google and Amazon integrate into New York communities
were the top two contenders by the end. Are the New York neighborhoods excited to welcome the tech giants? The short answer is no. Even though the money the giants can bring and the employment opportunities they can provide, residents are not happy with the...
read moreNJ Transit plans power plant construction
A New Jersey construction project is scheduled to begin in 2021. The natural gas-fired power plant will provide additional energy for NJ Transit's train system. The transportation agency expects that the construction project will be completed over a four-year period....
read moreMajor renovation planned for New Jersey high school
A construction company based in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey has been awarded a contract to handle significant renovations involving Orange High School in the City of Orange. Awarded by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA), the nearly $40 million project...
read moreConstruction proceeds on residential building
New construction projects continue to rise throughout New Jersey. One major project in New Brunswick, the home of Rutgers University and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, is The Standard, a new high-rise residential complex designed for the city's downtown. The...
read moreNew Jersey developer secures financing for Bayonne project
A major New Jersey real estate developer has secured financing for a multifamily development in Hudson County. Industry sources report that Kushner Real Estate, which is based in Bridgewater, has closed a deal that will provide it with the $50.4 million it needs to...
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