Prior to the excavation of any location, a contractor has the responsibility of ensuring that his work will not damage any underground utilities near the work site. Discovery of local buried cables, sewer lines, natural gas pipes and other possible … Continue reading
Category Archives: Excavation
Abnormally Dangerous Construction Activities
In 1969, New York joined a majority of other jurisdictions which hold that one who engages in blasting work will be responsible for any injury to neighboring properties caused by the blasting, regardless of fault. In Spano v. Perini Corp. … Continue reading
Liability of Utility Companies during the Performance of Excavation Work
In New York, even assuming that an indemnity provision of a construction contract was broad enough to require a contractor to indemnify a utility company from damages associated to the utility company’s own negligence, the indemnity provision will not apply … Continue reading
Earthwork Notifications
Beginning April 15, 2010, contractors that are performing underpinning or rock blasting as part of earthwork must include the approximate date these activities will commence when notifying the New York City Department of Buildings. All contractors with permits to conduct … Continue reading
