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Introduction Receiving an OSHA citation can be a daunting experience for any business. However, it’s essential to understand that you can challenge these citations if
Introduction Safety isn’t just a priority in the high-stakes construction world—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. Yet, despite stringent regulations and extensive safety protocols, construction
Introduction Navigating the complexities of the construction industry on Long Island demands more than just skillful project management and craftsmanship. It requires legal expertise to
Delays are often inevitable in construction projects and can significantly impact timelines, budgets, and relationships between parties involved. When these delays occur, stakeholders may seek
Insurance is one of the most important things for anyone in construction to understand. However, many people often do not know the critical differences between
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A stop work order on a construction site can be a major setback for any project in New York City. Issued by the Department of
When undertaking a construction project, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the key players involved. Two critical roles
Owning a home is a significant investment, and homeowners often take great care to maintain their property. However, unexpected incidents can occur, such as a
COLLECTING ON AN UNPAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Collection is a part of every business, but in the construction industry it sometimes seems like collection is 90% of the business with 10% devoted to the actual construction. If you plan
What is New York General Business Law § 771? It is a statute governing home improvement contracts. This section is particularly important because it specifies items that must be included in a home improvement contract in order for
A changed condition, or differing site condition, is one in which the contractor was unaware of or one that was not reasonably expected by the contracting parties at the time the contract was entered into. United States government
When a contractor is awarded a bid or a bid is rejected, a bidder or even a taxpayer may file a claim pursuant to Article 78 of New York’s CPLR requesting that the bid award be set aside.
An interested party to a contract that is subject to the Office of the State Comptroller’s approval may file an initial protest of a contract award with the Office of the State Comptroller’s Bureau of Contracts. However such
One of the provisions that is often included in a subcontract agreement is the subcontractor’s warranties. These provisions essentially bind the subcontractor by an implied promise to perform the subcontract work in a skillful and workmanlike manner. Fairbairn
In New York, all public construction projects (with very few limited exceptions) must be separately specified and bid out so that various different contracts for various trades can be awarded rather than allowing the public entity to hire
Many construction contracts include clauses that say that neither party will be liable for any “delay” damages arising out of a breach of the contract in some way. These clauses are typically referred to as a “no damages
New York’s legislature may be overreaching on this one: The legislature has proposed to amend Section 771 of the General Business Law to insert a requirement that all home improvement contracts contain a clause requiring contractors to identify subcontractors to
In Beys Gen Const. Corp. v. Hill Intl Inc., the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the decision of a trial court which awarded summary judgment to a subcontractor against a prime contractor for non-payment. In this instance, the
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