Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Real Estate Law Blog

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?

According to the Philadelphia city controller, several residential and commercial construction sites across the city are engaging in “illicit business practices” and allowing unsafe working conditions on their sites. The recent investigation specifically into 23 active construction sites found 96 conditions that violated tax laws or public safety ordinances.