On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Sep 16, 2020 | Construction Law, Construction Litigation
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...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Construction Code Violations, Construction Law
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...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Apr 14, 2020 | Construction Law
When you begin working on a project, it is typical to think optimistically about the end goal. While you may envision the finished project in a positive light, it is realistic to accept that when people work together, defects can occur and disputes may arise. This is...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Mar 26, 2020 | Construction Law
The construction industry is an undeniably dangerous one, and if you make your living as a general contractor, you may have more work-related hazards to worry about than the average American. In some cases, things may go wrong during the construction process, which...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Feb 21, 2020 | Construction Law
Often times, you will have friends and family help you out in making modifications or repairs to your property. But there are certain situations where you need a contractor, a handyman or a subcontractor to help you build a fence, dig a pool, re-landscape the yard,...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Sep 4, 2019 | Construction Law
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...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Aug 16, 2019 | Construction Law
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...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | May 31, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | May 3, 2019 | Construction Law, Firm News
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...
