Three words no contractor ever wants to see are “Stop Work Order.” An SWO can come from a project owner. However, the reasons they can issue a SWO typically need to be detailed in the contract. These often include things like payment or health code issues. Because...
Experienced Legal Representation to the Construction Industry in New York City
Month: November 2021
Construction workers under Labor Law 241 have the right to safety
You were badly injured while you were working on scaffolding for a construction site. You worked on scaffolding in the past and your work went smoothly, with no incidents or accidents. When your employer won the bid to work on this construction project, you may have...
Escalation clauses can protect you when material costs skyrocket
The price of building materials has risen significantly over the past couple of years. Shortages, supply chain issues, natural disasters, worker strikes, fuel prices and tariffs are some of the key reasons for this. There’s not expected to be any pricing relief (or...