On January 13, 2021, Christopher & Banks, Inc., a women's clothing apparel chain, filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (Case 20-10268). If you have received a...
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Using a construction schedule to reinforce your contract
Construction contracts can protect the integrity of your project. Reinforcing the elements of your contract can reduce the chances of misunderstandings and disputes. A construction schedule can provide a timeline of progress for everyone involved in your project. With...
Are 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...
How 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...
NJ 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....
Major 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...
Construction 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...
New 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...
Residential and non-residential construction starts on the rise
More people in the New Jersey and New York area are investing in construction projects based on March 2019 construction start figures. These stats are specific to New York-area construction, which typically extends to parts of the Garden State. This positive news...
Luxury Jersey City apartment complex appeals to investors
The construction and building industry in New Jersey is continuing to grow, as one real estate company announced the successful sale of its latest Jersey City luxury complex. Soho Lofts has 377 units in the city directly across from Manhattan; it features ready public...