The purpose of zoning is to organize a city or municipality, often separating industrial and commercial activity from the daily life of residents. However, there are sometimes cases in which existing zoning ordinances are counterproductive to a specific community need...
Construction Law
Discussing construction defects
When you begin working on a project, it is typical to think optimistically about the end goal. While you may envision the finished project in a positive light, it is realistic to accept that when people work together, defects can occur and disputes may arise. This is...
2 common reasons general contractors face lawsuits
The construction industry is an undeniably dangerous one, and if you make your living as a general contractor, you may have more work-related hazards to worry about than the average American. In some cases, things may go wrong during the construction process, which...
How can you avoid a mechanic’s lien?
Often times, you will have friends and family help you out in making modifications or repairs to your property. But there are certain situations where you need a contractor, a handyman or a subcontractor to help you build a fence, dig a pool, re-landscape the yard,...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a crane
Thunderstorms can turn violent and menacing. With high winds, massive rainstorms, booming thunder, cascading lighting strikes, damaging hail and a possible tornado sighting, mother nature has a lot of weapons at her disposal during a thunderstorm. One thing you...
Bigger warehouses could lead to costly construction disputes
When you think of innovation, warehouse space might not be what comes to mind. But if you work in the construction industry, you might be interested in the ways warehouses have been evolving over the past 10-15 years. The adoption of e-commerce has brought with it...
Construction proceeds on residential building
New construction projects continue to rise throughout New Jersey. One major project in New Brunswick, the home of Rutgers University and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, is The Standard, a new high-rise residential complex designed for the city's downtown. The...
New Jersey developer secures financing for Bayonne project
A major New Jersey real estate developer has secured financing for a multifamily development in Hudson County. Industry sources report that Kushner Real Estate, which is based in Bridgewater, has closed a deal that will provide it with the $50.4 million it needs to...
Residential and non-residential construction starts on the rise
More people in the New Jersey and New York area are investing in construction projects based on March 2019 construction start figures. These stats are specific to New York-area construction, which typically extends to parts of the Garden State. This positive news...
New grocery construction sparks excitement in Paramus
Dairy-themed supermarket retailer Stew Leonard's is entering the New Jersey market, breaking construction on its first location in the state inside the Paramus Park Mall. When completed, the store will include 80,000 square feet of space. The store is known for...