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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Oct 19, 2015.
Pennsylvania may not have felt the truly disastrous effects of the Chinese drywall debacle as badly as other states. Our state had reported just more than a dozen incidents as of March 2014, while more than 2,000 Florida property owners had reported issues with the product by then. Still, we noted an appellate decision — in Florida — that illustrates a point about insurance and construction material defects that could easily hold true in any zip code.
Continue Reading Chinese Drywall and the Survival of the Fittest Insurance Company...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Oct 1, 2015.
One of the types of contracts a construction company will sometimes try to secure is a government contract. There are a wide range of different building projects that federal and local governments award contracts for.
Continue Reading Bidding for government construction contracts...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Aug 24, 2015.
You may have heard that Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia toward the end of September. He will not be in town long, but he will make a few stops in Center City and say Mass for a crowd that some say could top 2 million.
Continue Reading Businesses on the fence about staying open during Pope’s visit...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Aug 21, 2015.
Part of the reason why many people hire the contractors they do is because they believe that the individual will complete the construction project at hand in accordance with the law. This means abiding by all state and federal construction and zoning laws as well as building safety codes.
Continue Reading Could a newly constructed home contain asbestos?...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Mar 19, 2015.
Run-down and unsafe properties have been the focus of our recent discussions. Several buildings have collapsed across the metro area, posing a real danger to the residents of Philadelphia. Although no people were hurt in these collapses, they could have been. The truth is that accidents happen in new buildings, especially at construction sites.
Continue Reading Don’t underestimate the importance of good insurance advice...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Mar 12, 2015.
Philadelphia may be shedding its nickname to become, instead, the City of Brotherly Irony. In 2014, the city spent time and money trying to oust artist James Dupree from his property, a building he had renovated into a landmark. Critics pointed out that the city was not wanting for vacant or abandoned property — why concentrate on one building that has been brought back from the dead?
Continue Reading How much longer can Philly dodge its vacant property problem?...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Jan 10, 2015.
The commercial construction industry is no different from any other business-related universe regarding the foremost goals of its many and varied participants.
Continue Reading The role of proven legal counsel in the construction industry...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Nov 15, 2014.
From the planning phase to contract disputes to employment issues, costly obstacles can arise at any point in the construction process. No matter what your role is in the project, it is crucial that you have sound legal counsel to help keep costs down, protect against liability and resolve disputes.
Continue Reading Minimize delays and avoid pitfalls with construction consulting...
Tags: Construction, Contract Dispute, litigation
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Oct 10, 2014.
When it comes to the construction industry, there are a lot of state and federal laws that must be followed in order to avoid potential litigation. But did you know that even if you think you have followed the law to the “T,” you may still face litigation, even for someone else’s irresponsible behavior?
Continue Reading What Pennsylvanians need to know about mechanics’ liens...
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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Construction on Sep 13, 2014.
On one level, the beautiful thing about construction is the heavy lifting — the re-shaping and placement of materials and the careful planning of a new or refurbished structure. Another beautiful aspect of the business is the potential for profit. Making money is exciting, and a successful construction project can be extremely fulfilling. On yet another level — the not-so-positive level — there are the risks, the potential liabilities at every turn. So who protects you, as a businessperson in construction, from liabilities?
Continue Reading Construction consulting: Protecting the beauty of the business...
Tags: Construction, construction contracts, Construction Project, Contract Dispute, Insurance, OSHA
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