New Jersey & New York Construction Law Blog

Construction in New Jersey is on the rise, according to state reports. Among some of the major projects currently underway in Trenton are a new tax agency building, a new health care project and renovations in the State House. The latter project is a significant, 4-year undertaking that is currently engaged in asbestos remediation. The state treasury department is projecting $1 billion in public spending on projects in the capital alone over the coming years, a higher rate of investment than in recent years.

State treasury spokespeople noted that bond funds were approved for several construction initiatives and that federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development had also been secured. Furthermore, they noted that the state was working to improve energy efficiency and upgrade infrastructure in multiple locations after obtaining a line of credit. The numbers were revealed at a New Jersey Alliance for Action seminar focused on upcoming construction projects in the state. The group's president noted that upticks in construction work are often reflective of overall economic improvement.

Construction can be a difficult thing to get the timing down for. You have a lot of moving pieces coming together, and any snag can throw a job’s progress off by weeks or months.

The costs associated with construction jobs means that contracts need to be binding. Getting out of one is a difficult proposition for homeowners. There are a few exceptions to this, including:

Craft beer enthusiasts in the New Jersey borough of New Providence won't have far to travel to quench their thirst when a new brewery and tasting room opens. Consisting of a husband and wife and their cousin, the team behind the independently owned company plans to present a wide selection of uniquely prepared craft brews. The building, which will include a tasting room, is now under construction on Spring Street.

The brewery's owners hope to cultivate a loyal craft beer community in the New Jersey-New York area around New Providence by offering selections that include hazy and hoppy India pale ales (IPAs), lagers, sour and barrel-aged beers and session ales. The process of bringing this brewery and tasting room to New Providence began with approval by the town's planning board. This was followed by the issuance of a brewers notice and approval of the initial construction permits.

Perhaps you are a subcontractor, and another business hired you to replace the sheet-rock in a commercial building in New Jersey. Although you completed all required work listed in your original contract, you fail to receive payment from your partner company. To obtain your required payment, you may need to file a lien against your partnering company, so that the company is reminded that it is legally bound to your contract pay requirement.

Contractors' liens aid in helping contractors and subcontractors receive their correct compensation for their work. Following specific steps in filing a construction lien gives you the opportunity to quickly receive your owed payment. Attorneys help substantially when dealing with construction disputes, and when an issue arises between contractors and subcontractors, an attorney can determine the right course of action for you to receive your deserved compensation. If you complete your construction project but do not receive payment, filing a construction lien with the help of an attorney reimburse you for your owed payments.