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- Construction Starts Continued To Lag In October
- The Risks of Hiring Non-Local Subcontractors or Suppliers
- Wind Developers Present Plan For Fire Island Power Cable
- What About the Neighbors? How Contractor Liability Can Extend to Neighbors
- Models Completed At New Townhouse Community
- 5 Reasons to Consider Arbitration for Your Construction Dispute
- All NYC Construction Projects Searchable with Interactive Online Map
- The Specific Jobs & Duties of an Architect
- 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
- What is a Surety Bond and When is it Used?
- What Happens When Your Contractor Becomes A No Show?
- Which NYC Construction Projects are ‘Essential’ Right Now?
- How and When Filing a Mechanic’s Lien Protects you from Payment Refusals
- Construction Union Officials charged with Racketeering, Fraud and Bribery
- New York City Construction Sites – Adjusting to New Realities
- Homeowner Challenges to New York Mechanic’s Liens
- US Construction Spending Edges Up Tiny 0.1% In July
- Long Island Construction Resurgence
- Your New York Construction Contract Clauses Memorandum
- 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
- When is Lawyer Representation Truly Necessary?
- Construction Industry Challenges in Wage and Labor Violations
- Invalidating Choice of Law or Forum Selection Clauses
- Subcontractor’s Arbitration Action Stayed by Supreme Court
- Appellate Court Upholds Contractor Indemnification
- Long Island Construction Employment Still Lags
- Punitive Damages Claims in New York Construction Contract Disputes
- Considerations for Drafting Construction Contracts
- Recent New York Litigation Highlights Increasing Risks to Contractors
- Alternative Dispute Resolution An Option For Construction Contractors Under NY’S Prompt Payment Act
- Enforcement of New York Arbitration Awards
- Understanding Lien Waivers for Contractors – Inside and Out
- Virus Pummels Commercial Real Estate, could end Long Boom
- Deck Inspection Resources (2020)
- 2017 AIA Modifications, Insurance and Bond Exhibits Recap
- John Caravella, Esq for Stafford’s AIA Webinar
- Is Residential Solar Energy Really Worth It?
- The Importance of Cleaning Construction Waste
- Top 7 Owner Risks in New York Construction Contracts
- Long Island Construction Law Obtains Contractor Victory in Wrongful Termination
- Blending of Public and Private Construction – Proceed With Caution
- Judge tosses lawsuit against Belmont Park project
- What Design Professionals Should Consider Before Filing a New York Mechanic’s Lien
- Protections Provided to Contractors and Architects Under New York’s Economic Loss Rule
- NY Supreme Court Strikes Contractor Liability Limitation Provision
- Construction Contract Document Conflict
- Who is Construction Law Attorney John Caravella, Esq?
- Toxic Risks in Home Renovations
- Construction Plans and Architectural Designs
- US Home Construction Falls 22.3% in March
- Homeowner Court Ruling Serves as a Reminder to New York Contractors
- Networking Opportunities in New York Construction
- Protections Provided to New York Architects and Contractors under the Economic Loss Rule
- Scaffold Law Claims Against Contractors Continue To Increase
- Architect and Contractor Liability for New York Building Code Violations
- Nassau County Bar Association Offers Alternatives To Litigation
- Contractors in New York may not be bound by Architect Certifications
- Violation of the New York Prompt Payment Act Does Not Bar Defenses
- Long Island Construction Employment Climbs Year Over Year
- The Top 5 Avenues of Architect Liability in New York
- Construction Warranty vs. Statute of Limitations Between Builder and Owner
- Essential Provisions for Subcontractor Agreements
- Long Island’s Belmont Arena Plan Hatched Long Before RFP
- Changes vs Cardinal Changes: The limit of Construction Contract
- Top 3 New Construction Arbitration Rules That Expand Powers and Challenge Assumptions
- Top 5 Mechanic’s Lien Waiver Pitfalls for Contractors and Subs
- So What Is an Improvement, Anyhow?
- Protecting Yourself from Usury and Racketeering in Construction
- Post Contract Signing Considerations For The New York Contractor
- Defects By Design; Who is Liable for Bad Plans?
- Should Architects Be Exempt From Continuing Education?
- The Implied Warranty on the Sale of New Homes: What Homeowners & Contractors Need to Know
- Homeowners Unable To Recover For Emotional Distress In Construction Disputes
- Considerations When Hiring an Architect
- Primary AIA Contract Documents
- Nonresidential Construction Starts Soar
- Standards of Care Within A Construction Agreement: When You No Longer Trust Your Fiduciary.
- Strings of a Marionette Puppet
- Understanding Roles and Relationships of Construction Project Participants. Who Does What?
- 5 Reason to Consider Arbitration for your Construction Disputes
- How Homeowners Can Prevent Construction Fraud
- New York Construction starts rebound in August
- If You Want a Construction Contract Enforced, You Need Your License
- Pitfalls in Extending a Mechanic’s Lien on Residential Properties
- Five Crucial Surety Bond Principles for New York Contractors
- Changes vs. Cardinal Changes: The Limit of Construction Contract Changes
- Understanding the Importance of Building Permits
- Top 5 Contractor Defenses in New York
- Is It Worth It To Elevate Your Home?
- Potential Liability With Cost-Plus Construction Contracts
- Construction Contract Drafting Considerations
- Top 5 Tips for New York Residential Contractors
- Long Island Construction Employment Soars In June
- The Prompt Payment Act: Is It At Odds With Public Policy?
- Subcontractor Challenges under the New York Lien Law
- Design Professional Liability on Completed Work
- Contractor Scaffold Law Liability
- 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
- 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
- New York Construction Delays, All Things Being Equal, They’re Not
- Construction Starts Rebound in March
- Construction Business Owner Challenges Complying With New Employment and Labor Laws
- The 7 Major Delay Claims in New York
- What is a Mechanics Lien, and How Can It Affect Your Construction Experience?
- Long Island Construction Employment is Still Rising
- Architects Will See Greater Demand in Services as More Construction Projects Get Underway
- Are We On The Same Page? How Construction Document Conflicts Are Resolved
- Construction Defects in New York; Part 6 of 6 – Time Limits
- Construction Defects in New York; Part 5 of 6 – Improper Installation
- 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
- The Inconvenient Termination for Convenience
- John Caravella’s Article on Scaffold Law Reform to be Featured in Nassau County Bar Association’s “The Nassau Lawyer” Publication
- The Home Improvement Licensing Rule: A Shield And Not A Sword
- Construction Warranties in New York. Sometimes Less is More.
- Homeowner Liability for Contractor Injuries in New York
- New Contractor Regulation Effective December 2014
- John Caravella awarded 2014 Leadership in Law Award
- Deconstructing the Construction Contract
- Category: Construction Arbitration
- Category: construction builders
- Category: Construction law
- Complying with the Rules and Regulations on the Practice of Architecture; Part 1 of 2 – Requirements & Duties of Maintaining your Architectural License.
- 5 Reasons that may Justify the Termination of your Construction Agreement
- Long Island Construction Law Successfully Defends Homeowners Against Claims By Unlicensed Contractor
- Important Considerations and Contract Clauses to Consider
- Holiday Weekends and Property Damage Liability
- 4 Tips to Help You Build a Custom Home
- Your Contractor Abandoned Your Project – Now What?
- Is your Construction Site up to Safety Standards?
- Architectural Hierarchy 101
- Long Island Construction Employment On The Rise
- 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
- Complying with the Rules and Regulations on the Practice of Architecture; Part 2 of 2 – Disciplinary Actions and Revocation of your Architectural License.
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