Modular construction may be a growing trend in the market for new projects in New Jersey and New York. In a modular construction process, a building is constructed away from its final location inside a plant or other controlled facility. It is then assembled on site....
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Bayonne Bridge nears completion of construction project
A major New Jersey bridge project has reached completion as announced by the Port Authority on Feb. 8. For drivers using the Bayonne Bridge to cross between Bayonne and Staten Island, the road capacity of the bridge will double. The $17 billion project has transformed...
Mayor promises consequences for builder of broken retaining wall
A collapsed retaining wall is the latest setback for a shopping center development in a New Jersey community that never wanted the project in the first place. The mayor of Parsippany said that the wall had not appeared on the building plan that the town approved. He...
New Jersey bridge repair holds up traffic study
Monmouth County is considering whether to approve the construction of a solid waste transfer facility. Part of the decision will be impacted by a traffic study near the study's proposed site, but the country board will not consider the study until repairs to a nearby...
New Jersey to spend more than $1.1 billion in construction
The state of New Jersey has decided to start 2019 with a bang by planning to spend more than $1.1 billion in construction, revitalizing the state's infrastructure. Furthermore, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has more than $500 million issued in...
Should I get a single-closing loan, or multiple loans?
Expensive construction projects frequently require loans. Before you begin your endeavor, you must carefully consider which construction loan options best suit your needs. Typically, you have two options: use a single-closing loan, or two separate loans. Each option...
Whistleblower claims defective bolts used in building bridge
New Jersey residents might be interested in learning that the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which was formerly known as the Tappan Zee Bridge, may have been constructed with defective steel bolts. The New York Attorney General is reportedly investigating claims of a coverup...
Overview of construction defects and recoverable damages
Purchasing a home or commercial building in New Jersey represents a substantial investment. Therefore, shoddy construction or defective materials could result in serious financial consequences. The cost often prompts homeowners or homeowners' associations to pursue...
Construction contract dispute resolution options
Disputes related to construction contracts or projects in New Jersey might arise because of a lack of understanding of the contract's conditions, a failure to properly administer the terms of the contract or for a range of other reasons. No matter what causes them,...
New Jersey construction projects on the rise
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,...