Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
In the bustling landscape of New York City, construction projects are not just a common sight but also a testament to growth and development. However,
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – Kushnick Pallaci PLLC, a construction law firm in New York, is pleased to announce a significant substantial settlement
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
Claims Made by an Obligee: Liquidated and Delay Damages, Incidental and Consequential Damages, and Punitive Damages Where a contract provides for liquidated damages for delays caused by a contractor, and the contractor abandons the work, a surety generally
Apprenticeship Programs in the Construction Industry Many specific fields exist within the construction industry, demanding a majority of the incoming workforce to be trained and maintain the skills necessary for a specific area of work, such as carpentry
Achieving the “best value” is the overall goal of negotiations, and is a phrase used to describe the desire to achieve the greatest overall benefit in negotiating a contract while taking into consideration inherent tradeoffs between cost, price,
One constant in the construction industry is the certainty that changes will take place during construction. Construction rarely proceeds as planned because there are always unexpected events and conditions that occur during construction, affecting the contractor’s ability to
The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council, in March, established a new rule change which classifies retainage as discretionary, and if contracting officers wish to require retainage, it would be set at a rate below ten percent. After nearly four
The United States Department of Energy, through an energy-efficient commercial buildings program, has extended a call for potential projects in which it is seeking commercial building owners and operators and requesting proposals targeted at technical experts to provide
In Universal Concrete Products Corporation v. Turner Construction Company, parties entered into an agreement for the installation of precast concrete for a construction project. After Universal had substantially completed its work, the Granby Towers project ultimately fell through
After five years of a collaborative building-production movement called Integrated Project Delivery, or IPD, skeptics are sending out a warning not to try an Integrated Project Delivery with contractors that you are unfamiliar with because of possible risks
The New York City Department of Buildings, New York City Service, Con Edison and the City University of New York have teamed up to launch a city-wide NYC Cool Roofs Program. The program is designed to help reduce
In Hunt Construction Group, Inc. v. National Wrecking Corporation (2009), plaintiff Hunt Construction commenced an action against a subcontractor, National Wrecking, and against two sureties based on National Wrecking’s performance bond. Hunt Construction sought relief in this diversity
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
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