The Top Ten Questions to Ask your New Contractor
Time and time again, homeowners are so excited about a new construction project, they go into the project blindly, forgetting to ask basic questions which can make or break their relationship with a...
View ArticleNew York Construction Delays, All Things Being Equal, They’re Not
Everyone knows that time is money, and in particular this is true with New York construction contracts. It is also well known that delays are often part of the construction reality, along with change...
View ArticlePress Release: Governor Hochul Announces Completion of South Fork Wind
Long Island Construction Law does not own this content. This content was created by Governor Hochul’s Press Office. To view the full press release, please click here. Governor Hochul: “The South Fork...
View Article4 Tips to Help You Build a Custom Home
This article was written by guest blogger Suzie Wilson. When you build a custom home you get to bring your vision to life and create the house of your dreams from the ground up. However, it takes a...
View ArticleProtections Provided to New York Architects and Contractors under the...
THE ECONOMIC LOSS RULE IN NEW YORK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT MAY BENEFIT CONTRACTORS AND ARCHITECTS The “economic loss rule” is a rule that New York courts use to prevent a...
View ArticleTop 7 Owner Risks in New York Construction Contracts
Construction is fraught with countless risks, from weather conditions, labor strikes, material unavailability, subsurface conditions, and inaccurate plans and specifications, among others. Each has...
View ArticleNew York State Cracks Down on Drivers Speeding through Construction Zones – A...
Long Island Construction Law does not own this content. This content was created by WXXI (Randy Gorbman) and was published on April 18th, 2024. To view the full article, please click here. State and...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Importance of Building Permits
What do you need a building permit for? This is one of the most common questions regarding construction. Building permits are both important and necessary and the failure to obtain one can cause major...
View ArticleChanges vs. Cardinal Changes: The Limit of Construction Contract Changes
Changes are an unavoidable aspect of construction. Although thorough effort and coordination are required in preparing the original project contract, specifications and construction drawings, there...
View ArticleConstruction Plans and Architectural Designs
It’s one thing to say what you want in your construction project, but it is another thing to properly document your dream design on paper in the form of legitimate construction plans. Within this...
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