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...
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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...
If you want a New York mechanic’s lien, you need to act quickly
Working in construction comes with many risks. There are obvious physical risks that come from working on a building or handling heavy machinery. There are also certain financial risks, as not every client will make good on their obligations to a construction company...
Dealing a with difficult construction client?
At some point in every builder’s or contractor’s career, they are bound to encounter a difficult client. If you find yourself at this juncture now, it is understandable that you might be ill-equipped to resolve the matter satisfactorily. After all, “the customer is...
Do your construction workers have enough safety training?
Construction consistently remains in the top-ranked most dangerous professions in the United States of America. There are both federal and state laws aimed at protecting construction workers. Rules establish safety equipment requirements and even training for workers...
What does the Scaffold Law mean for your company?
New York has some of the most impressive buildings in the country, including some of the oldest and tallest skyscrapers. All of those tall buildings come at a cost to workers. Construction professionals can and do fall while working on tall buildings, often with...
Does your company have to carry workers’ compensation insurance?
Running a construction company means being subject to many rules at both the federal and state level. There are employment laws, safety regulations and building standards that you must know and comply with it at all times. Workers' compensation insurance sits at an...
Learn the basics about securing a New York mechanic’s lien
Working as a contractor who helps to remodel, repair or construct homes can mean working for many days without receiving full payment up front. It is common for property owners to pay a deposit, which may include the cost of materials and a portion of the labor cost....
What is the prompt payment statute?
New York law provides special protections to contractors to ensure that they get paid – mechanic’s lien rights, trust fund rights, and prompt payment rights. New York’s Prompt Pay Act (“PPA”) is covered under General Business Law § 756 et. seq. The PPA’s stated...