If you own a successful construction company, it is likely that litigation is only a matter of time. However, litigation is an expensive undertaking, so if you must litigate you want to make sure that you are going into the courtroom with the greatest chances of...
When you come up against a dispute in the industry, you may wonder what your options are. There are many different methods of handling disputes. Likewise, there are many different types of disputes you may go through. What works for one situation may not work for all....
Arbitration is a popular way to avoid outright litigation in construction disputes. According to FindLaw, arbitration is similar to litigation, but it is often much cheaper and more streamlined. What is arbitration? With arbitration, the parties either hire a single...
One of the most critical parts of obtaining a contract in New Jersey is successfully navigating the bidding process. Whether you are a subcontractor pitching services to a general contractor or choose a subcontractor to get the job done, it is important to do your...
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 changes...
Construction lawsuits arise for a host of reasons, but in this post, we will take a closer look at payment disputes regarding construction projects. Contractors encounter many different problems as a result of payment disputes. Aside from the immediate financial...
Developer Triangle Equities hired a New Jersey-based construction company to build an apartment complex in St. George, Staten Island, around the middle of the last decade. Construction began a year behind the original schedule in 2016. The construction company's...
No property owner wants to be responsible for causing a tenant to become ill. Unfortunately, not knowing about or resolving certain issues within their buildings may do just that. Although nationally banned in 1978, many homes contain lead-based paint, which may cause...
Construction contracts will almost always feature a time set for the completion of a project. Assuming all goes well, a contractor may finish a project within the specified time frame. However, contractors generally understand that unforeseen events may occur that...
There are several causes of construction litigation in New Jersey. Typically, construction litigation primarily involves one party breaking the terms of a contract. In most cases, a project gets initiated once you, as the contractor, sign legally binding documents...
