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- Category: Construction
- So What Is an Improvement, Anyhow?
- 5 Reasons to Consider Arbitration for Your Construction Dispute
- Alternative Dispute Resolution An Option For Construction Contractors Under NY’S Prompt Payment Act
- John Caravella’s Article on Scaffold Law Reform to be Featured in Nassau County Bar Association’s “The Nassau Lawyer” Publication
- Construction Defects in New York; Part 6 of 6 – Time Limits
- Construction Defects in New York; Part 5 of 6 – Improper Installation
- “13 Years Later, Construction to Restart on Hudson River Rail Tunnel” – A New York Times Article
- Construction Defects in New York; Part 4 of 6 – Improper Materials
- Construction Defects in New York; Part 3 of 6 – Defective Construction
- Construction Defects in New York, Part 2 of 6 – Design Defects
- Construction Defects in New York; Part 1 of 6 – An Introduction
- Deck Inspection Resources (2020)
- Legal Loopholes Foster Unethical Practices in Solar Energy Warranties
- YIMBY’s 2023 Construction Report Reveals 60 Percent Rise In Filings Over Previous Year (Reshare)
- Nassau County Bar Association Offers Alternatives To Litigation
- Post Contract Signing Considerations For The New York Contractor
- Should Architects Be Exempt From Continuing Education?
- A New Way To Lower Housing Construction Costs
- NYCEDC Launches Offshore Wind & Waterfront Training Program for Women-Owned Business Enterprises
- Architect and Contractor Liability for New York Building Code Violations
- Understanding Roles and Relationships of Construction Project Participants. Who Does What?
- Scaffold Law Claims Against Contractors Continue To Increase
- Will Construction Save Penn Station? The New York Times Explains…
- Deconstructing the Construction Contract
- Long Island Construction Employment Declines – An LIBN Article
- Contractors in New York may not be bound by Architect Certifications
- What Design Professionals Should Consider Before Filing a New York Mechanic’s Lien
- Long Island Paves The Way to a Clean Energy Future
- A RiverKeeper Organization Article
- Strings of a Marionette Puppet
- Study Identifies Long Island Construction Waterfront Development Opportunities – An LIBN Article
- Potential Liability With Cost-Plus Construction Contracts
- Top 5 Tips for New York Residential Contractors
- If You Want a Construction Contract Enforced, You Need Your License
- Top 5 Contractor Defenses in New York
- Is Residential Solar Energy Really Worth It?
- Long Island Construction Employment Sees Slight Gain – A Long Island Business News Article
- FutureTech 2023: Finding the Right Use Cases for AI in Construction Takes Effort – An ENR Article
- The Inconvenient Termination for Convenience
- Women in Construction – A Long Island Business News Article
- Subcontractor Challenges under the New York Lien Law
- Architects Will See Greater Demand in Services as More Construction Projects Get Underway
- Five Crucial Surety Bond Principles for New York Contractors
- What Happens When Your Contractor Becomes A No Show?
- Pitfalls in Extending a Mechanic’s Lien on Residential Properties
- Construction Warranties in New York. Sometimes Less is More.
- Long Island Architects are Creating Pivotal Multifamily Projects – A Long Island Business News Article
- New York to Ban Gas Stoves in new Residential Building Constructions – A CBS News Article
- Considerations for Drafting Construction Contracts
- Homeowner Liability for Contractor Injuries in New York
- The Home Improvement Licensing Rule: A Shield And Not A Sword
- Violation of the New York Prompt Payment Act Does Not Bar Defenses
- Design Professional Liability on Completed Work
- Contractor Scaffold Law Liability
- Construction Business Owner Challenges Complying With New Employment and Labor Laws
- The 7 Major Delay Claims in New York
- Are We On The Same Page? How Construction Document Conflicts Are Resolved
- New York Construction Delays, All Things Being Equal, They’re Not
- Is It Worth It To Elevate Your Home?
- More Women Supporting the Construction Workforce
- Because Construction Isn’t Risky Enough: Mitigating Banking Risks – A Grassi Advisors and Accountants Article
- Changes vs Cardinal Changes: The Limit of Construction Contract
- Construction Employment Increases In 45 States – ConstructionDive
- Long Island Firm Lands $200M Contract in Sunrise Wind Project – a Long Island Business News Article
- The Top 5 Avenues of Architect Liability in New York
- Protections Provided to Contractors and Architects Under New York’s Economic Loss Rule
- Networking Opportunities in New York Construction
- Long Island Construction: Hicksville’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts – A Long Island Business News Article
- Essential Provisions for Subcontractor Agreements
- Toxic Risks in Home Renovations
- Top 7 Owner Risks in New York Construction Contracts
- Construction Plans and Architectural Designs
- NY Supreme Court Strikes Contractor Liability Limitation Provision
- Understanding Lien Waivers for Contractors – Inside and Out
- 2017 AIA Modifications, Insurance and Bond Exhibits Recap
- The Top Ten Questions to Ask your New Contractor
- Understanding the Importance of Building Permits
- Construction and Design 101 – Your Home Office
- Long Island Construction Employment On The Rise – A Long Island Business News Article
- Changes vs. Cardinal Changes: The Limit of Construction Contract Changes
- Protecting Yourself from Usury and Racketeering in Construction
- Construction Law: An Overview for Homeowners; Part 4 of 4 – Conclusion
- Construction Law: An Overview for Homeowners; Part 3 of 4 – Post-Construction
- Construction Law: An Overview for Homeowners; Part 2 of 4 – During Construction
- Construction Law: An Overview for Homeowners; Part 1 of 4 – Pre-Construction
- Punitive Damages Claims in New York Construction Contract Disputes
- Construction Contract Drafting Considerations
- How and When Filing a Mechanic’s Lien Protects you from Payment Refusals
- John Caravella’s Article on Affirmative Action for Contractors
- Long Island Construction Law Obtains Contractor Victory in Wrongful Termination
- How Homeowners Can Prevent Construction Fraud
- What is a Mechanics Lien, and How Can It Affect Your Construction Experience?
- Vacant New York City Offices to become Apartments. When will Construction Start?
- Legal Issues for New York Architects; Part 2 of 6 – Complying with New York Rules on Unprofessional Conduct
- Legal Issues for New York Architects; Part 1 of 6 – Complying with the Rules and Regulations on the Practice of Architecture
- What is included in a typical Construction Contract?
- Press Release: FTL Construction Law (.com), Launches in 2023
- The Specific Jobs & Duties of an Architect
- The Risks of Hiring Non-Local Subcontractors or Suppliers
- Your New York Construction Contract Clauses Memorandum
- Long Island Gains in Construction Employment
- Homeowner Challenges to New York Mechanic’s Liens
- Construction Law 101
- Is Construction Turning Long Island into the Next Las Vegas?
- Who is Construction Law Attorney John Caravella, Esq?
- Invalidating Choice of Law or Forum Selection Clauses
- What is a Surety Bond and When is it Used?
- John Caravella, Esq for Stafford’s AIA Webinar
- Long Island’s Housing Crisis and How Construction Will Help
- Construction Industry Challenges in Wage and Labor Violations
- Subcontractor’s Arbitration Action Stayed by Supreme Court
- Enforcement of New York Arbitration Awards
- NYC Prepares to Implement Large Building Emissions Limits – An ENR New York Article
- The Importance of Cleaning Construction Waste
- Appellate Court Upholds Contractor Indemnification
- This vision for brand-new Penn Station is what NYC dreams are made of – A New York Post Article
- Long Island Construction Employment Sees Slight Increase – A Long Island Business News Article
- Holiday Safety Measures For Your Home
- Construction Still Constrained By Labor Shortages And Higher Costs – A Long Island Business News Article
- Recent New York Litigation Highlights Increasing Risks to Contractors
- Homeowner Court Ruling Serves as a Reminder to New York Contractors
- PSC Approves Long Island Wind Power Transmission Line – A Long Island Business News Article
- Protections Provided to New York Architects and Contractors under the Economic Loss Rule
- Construction Warranty vs. Statute of Limitations Between Builder and Owner
- Top 5 Mechanic’s Lien Waiver Pitfalls for Contractors and Subs
- What About the Neighbors? How Contractor Liability Can Extend to Neighbors
- Considerations When Hiring an Architect
- Construction Contract Document Conflict
- When is Lawyer Representation Truly Necessary?
- John Caravella awarded 2014 Leadership in Law Award
- Mayor Adams Signs Executive Order to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions From City Construction Projects – City Hall Press Office
- Recovering from a Natural Disaster – What You Should Do
- Construction Challenged by Rising Costs, Interest Rates and Shortages – A Long Island Business News Article
- Construction Machine Collapses on Bronx Home – A News 12 Bronx Article
- Standards of Care Within A Construction Agreement: When You No Longer Trust Your Fiduciary.
- Long Island Firm Assisting Kentucky Flood Victims with Shelter Homes – a Long Island Business News Article
- Defects By Design; Who is Liable for Bad Plans?
- New York’s New Competitive Solicitation Calling for 2,000 Megawatts or More of New Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects – Governor Hochul’s Office
- The Implied Warranty on the Sale of New Homes: What Homeowners & Contractors Need to Know
- 5 Reasons to Consider Arbitration for your Construction Disputes
- A Key to Controlling Emissions: More Buildings in a City’s Unused Spaces – A New York Times Article
- The Prompt Payment Act: Is It At Odds With Public Policy?
- East Side Access touted as Economic Game Changer for Long Islanders – Long Island Business News
- We Need to Keep Building Houses, Even if No One Wants to – A New York Times Article
- Primary AIA Contract Documents
- Blending of Public and Private Construction – Proceed With Caution
- Top 3 New Construction Arbitration Rules That Expand Powers and Challenge Assumptions
- How a Long-Sought Bill Could Make Construction Work Less Deadly – A New York Times Article
- Wait, La Guardia Is Nice Now? Inside New York’s $25 Billion Airport Overhaul – A New York Times Article
- Survey Finds Cautious Optimism Among Construction Contractors
- Industry Conditions & Outlooks Revealed in Grassi’s 2022 Construction and A&E Survey
- Homeowners Unable To Recover For Emotional Distress In Construction Disputes
- Governor Hochul Announces New York as Top Community Solar Market in the United States – Governor’s Office
- Long Island Contractors Waiting on Hochul for Relief – A Long Island Business News Article
- New York State Announces Third Offshore Wind Solicitation
- Governor Hochul’s Office Announces New York Distributed Solar Plan
- Bellport Village Looks to Get Greener – A Long Island Advance Article
- Bill Passed by New York Legislature that Prohibits Construction of New Schools within 500 feet of Highways
- Transform or Tear Down? The BQE Reconstruction, Explained – Caroline Spivack (Curbed New York)
- Happy Independence Day!
- MTA Accessibility Construction, a 33 Year Long Project
- Builders Grapple With Land Shortage, Soaring Lumber Costs
- Governor Hochul Announces Construction of a $9.5 Billion New Terminal One at JFK Airport
- 3D-Printing Robot Enables Sustainable Construction – Cornell Chronicle
- Governor Hochul Announces $49 Million Affordable Housing Development in the Bronx
- Good Samaritan Hospital Breaks Ground on $500M Patient Care Pavilion – A Long Island Business News Article
- Plans for New York’s Largest ‘All-Electric’ Skyscraper Unveiled – A CNN Style Article
- Head of Renewable Energy Long Island Talks Offshore Wind Industry on the Horizon – A Long Island Press Article A
- Medford’s Library Annex Breaks Ground
- Beechwood Begins Westhampton Beach Developments
- EPA Plan Would Limit Downwind Pollution From Power Plants
- Long Island Firms in $147M Apartment Deal – Long Island Business News
- Is Central Park North The City’s Next Real Estate Goldmine?
- LI Adds Construction Jobs, Reversing Recent Declines
- As New York’s Next Building Boom Approaches, It’s Time to Double Down on Construction Safety
- Long Island’s Industrial Revolution – A Long Island Business News Article
- Governor Hochul Announces Construction Start of $4 Million Resiliency Projects in Town of Sterling,
- “New School Solar Panel Installation Helps City Reach Clean Energy Goal” – AMNY
- Long Island Continues to Lead Nation in Construction Employment Decline – Long Island Business News
- After Six Years, LaGuardia’s Terminal B Construction is Completed
- LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2022: The 25 U.S. Roles That Are Growing In Demand
- “Long Island-Based Energy Company Inks First Construction Contract For The South Fork Wind Farm” – A WSHU Article
- “New York Phases Out Fossil Fuels in New Construction” – Architectural Record
- Long Island Leads Nation Again in Construction Employment Decline – A Long Island Business News Article
- How Construction is Turning Manhattan into Hollywood
- $9.5 Billion International Terminal at JFK Airport and 10,000 Jobs
- $1.3M for Offshore Wind Data Collection – A Long Island Business News Article
- Long Island Loses The Most Construction Jobs In The Country – A Long Island Business Law Article
- Long Island Loses The Most Construction Jobs In The Country – A Long Island Business News Article
- East Side Access and Grand Central – From the Governor’s Press Office
- Long Island Industrial Vacancy Rate Drops to Record Low
- Governor Hochul Announces Start of Work to Increase Capacity and Enhance Safety of the Long Island Expressway
- Offshore Wind Backers Announce Plan to Boost Jobs in NY – A Long Island Business News Article
- Long Island’s Clean Energy Future Has Begun – A Long Island Business News Article
- NYC Needs to Build Differently from Now On – A New York Daily News Article
- The Unionized Construction Industry Will Build Back New York – An AMNY Article
- Green Energy Infrastructure Projects to Power New York City with new Wind, Solar and Hydropower
- LIBN: State Completes LI Projects Aimed at Pedestrian Safety
- LIBN: Beechwood Plans to Expand Community Solar Power Initiative
- Amazon, Labor Unions and Warehouses
- Court Ruling Stalls Hampton Bays Downtown Revitalization – An LIBN Article
- Long Island Must Rise to Our Commercial Real Estate Challenges
- US Home Construction Jumps 6.3% In June
- Skyline Tower Completes Construction In Long Island City, Queens
- America Desperately Needs 1 Million More Construction Workers
- NYC Essential Worker Monument Protested Ahead of Construction
- NYC Buildings Department Shuts Down More Than 300 Construction Sites
- Happy 4th of July Weekend!
- Building Must Stay in NYC’s Blood
- NYC Building Inspectors Crack Down On Large Construction Sites
- Land’s End
- Construction Spending Posts Modest 0.2% Gain in April
- Long-Planned Roslyn Rental Project Advances With New Developer
- US Home Construction Falls A Surprise 9.5% In April
- Why the Time Might be Right for Equipment Financing
- Pratt: Environmental Construction a Driving Force on Long Island
- Long Island Construction Employment Down 10%
- Long Island Bridge Construction Projects Completed, State Says
- Long Island Still Lags in Construction Jobs
- New Administration Boosts Offshore Wind Energy, Wants To Power 10M Homes
- NY-Area Construction Starts Plummet In February Briefing
- NY Construction Companies Struggle With PPE Shortages, Infected Workers, Rising Costs
- NYC Poised For 2021 COVID Comeback With Major Real Estate Developments
- JetBlue, JFK Airport & Over 200,000 Construction Jobs
- Development Groups Renew Self-Certification Push To Speed Building Permits
- January US Home Construction Falls 6%; Signs Of Rebound Ahead
- Long Island’s Southampton Casino Construction
- New York City Construction Activity Hits 8-Year Low
- 3D-printed home on Long Island’s North Shore hits the market for $300,000
- Details Plan For Major NYC Infrastructure Projects
- High Line Extension Proposed To Connect To New York’s Penn Station
- East Hampton Advances Offshore Wind Project
- John Caravella: A Decade of Construction Representation
- The $8B LaGuardia Modernization
- Construction and Redevelopment To Spur Economy
- Bay Shore Firm On Long Island Tapped For $30.7M Montauk Lighthouse Project
- New Guidance Indicates Construction Not Likely To Be Shut Down In New York
- New York Construction Spending and Employment
- Cuomo Vetoes Bill That Would Have Outlawed Sand Mining
- Construction Starts Improve In November, But Still Behind Last Year
- The Surprising Benefits of Virtual Arbitration
- Strong Recovery For Commercial Real Estate in 2nd Half of 2021
- Bill Pitched To Speed Building Permits In Nassau County, New York
- Wind Farm Survey Barge To Move Closer To Shore
- Construction Starts Continued To Lag In October
- Wind Developers Present Plan For Fire Island Power Cable
- Models Completed At New Townhouse Community
- All NYC Construction Projects Searchable with Interactive Online Map
- New York City Construction Forecast Remains Strong
- Affordable Housing Developer Closes On Giant Equity Deal
- New-Home Construction Rises Modestly In September, Driven By A Northeast Building Boom
- US Home Construction Up 1.9% in September to 1.4 million
- New Exceptions in Construction Shutdown keep Thousands of NYC Sites Open
- MTA Deems Fewer Than 1% Of Contractors ‘Unsatisfactory,’ Despite History Of Construction Bungles
- The Law Offices of John Caravella to Co-present in Halfmoon Seminars October 29th Webinar
- Which NYC Construction Projects are ‘Essential’ Right Now?
- Construction Union Officials charged with Racketeering, Fraud and Bribery
- New York City Construction Sites – Adjusting to New Realities
- US Construction Spending Edges Up Tiny 0.1% In July
- Long Island Construction Resurgence
- What Construction Workers Need to Know about COVID-19
- DA: Contractor failed to pay workers $104K in Huntington
- Mount Sinai Plans $35M Wantagh Long Island Project
- Long Island Construction Employment Still Lags
- Virus Pummels Commercial Real Estate, could end Long Boom
- Judge tosses lawsuit against Belmont Park project
- US Home Construction Falls 22.3% in March
- Long Island Construction Employment Climbs Year Over Year
- Long Island’s Belmont Arena Plan Hatched Long Before RFP
- Nonresidential Construction Starts Soar
- New York Construction starts rebound in August
- Long Island Construction Employment Soars In June
- Construction Starts Rebound in March
- Long Island Construction Employment is Still Rising
- New Contractor Regulation Effective December 2014
- Category: Construction Arbitration
- Category: construction builders
- Category: Construction law
- Holiday Weekends and Property Damage Liability
- Your Contractor Abandoned Your Project – Now What?
- Complying with the Rules and Regulations on the Practice of Architecture; Part 2 of 2 – Disciplinary Actions and Revocation of your Architectural License.
- Complying with the Rules and Regulations on the Practice of Architecture; Part 1 of 2 – Requirements & Duties of Maintaining your Architectural License.
- 4 Tips to Help You Build a Custom Home
- Architectural Hierarchy 101
- Legal Issues for New York Architects; Part 6 of 6 – Building Code Update
- Legal Issues for New York Architects; Part 5 of 6 – Understanding and Complying with the Law on Design Professional Service Corporations
- Legal Issues for New York Architects; Part 4 of 6 – Design and Construction Contract Law and Administration
- Legal Issues for New York Architects; Part 3 of 6 – Understanding and Complying with Barrier-Free Requirements
- Important Considerations and Contract Clauses to Consider
- Long Island Construction Law Successfully Defends Homeowners Against Claims By Unlicensed Contractor
- Is your Construction Site up to Safety Standards?
- 5 Reasons that may Justify the Termination of your Construction Agreement
- Long Island Construction Employment On The Rise
- Category: Construction liability
- Category: Construction litigation
- Category: construction owners
- Category: Construction Projects
- Category: contractors
- Category: Contracts
- Category: General contractor law liability
- Category: Labor Law
- Category: Long Island Construction Attorney
- Category: New York construction attorneys
- Category: on-site injuries
- Category: Scaffold
- Category: Scaffold Law
- Category: Subcontractors
- Category: Scaffold law construction
- Category: Scaffold Law construction litigation
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