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This article is part 3 of a series of articles discussing common considerations for homeowners before, during, and after a residential construction project. Part 3 focuses on what homeowners should look out for after...more
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment – Division of Environmental Quality and Caddo Properties, LLC (“Caddo”) entered into a March 1st Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of the...more
In our latest roundup, New York’s Prompt Payment Act comes into question, vacancy rates rise in commercial office space, the Biden administration applies project labor agreements on certain federal construction projects, and...more
Lien on Me – Florida Edition 2023 - Florida’s Construction Lien Law, F.S. 713.001 et seq., was recently amended and includes important changes effective October 1, 2023, about which contractors should know. The following is...more
Are you a New Jersey property owner or developer being ignored by an overwhelmed municipal building code inspector? Well, New Jersey has just passed a law that will provide you – and local officials – with some relief....more
On January 5, 2023, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law an amendment to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-132 (which relates to, among other things inspections of construction projects by an enforcing agency)....more
On January 5, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law bill A573 which amends the Uniform Construction Code by codifying the requirement that townships complete building inspections within three business days of request by...more
Welcome to the 12th and final issue of the year for The Site Report. Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them - Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they...more
A picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a drone video? To construction firms and the lawyers who represent them, drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”), enable firms to capture large amounts of...more
Even with strong documents designed to minimize liability, claims still occur. Implementing a comprehensive defense strategy from the very first notice of claim can be the difference between victory or defeat. Join...more
The commercial use of drones, or small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), for urban real estate and construction may finally be gaining traction. This month, the New York City Council passed a bill requiring the Department of...more
The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1 (“Court of Appeals”) in a June 8th opinion affirmed a King County Superior Court’s (“Superior Court”) decision addressing issues involving application of the state’s asbestos...more
Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update - Currently, the City of Philadelphia is in the beginning stages of reopening, and most zoning and land use reviews are proceeding (with the exception of the...more
Due to protests, the City of Philadelphia is currently shut down. Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update - This is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes...more
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the City of Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits,...more
This is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes since our May 13, 2020 update. We will continue to update this list, which may change as new information becomes available. ...more
State and City Government – General - With limited exceptions, all Philadelphia government buildings are closed to the public, and all non-essential government operations are suspended....more
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, New Jersey-based builders, developers, contractors, municipal entities, and other industry shareholders and interested parties should be aware of recently issued...more
Below is a current status report on a number of key items, including several changes since our April 1, 2020, update. We will continue to update this list, which may change as new information becomes available....more
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and Team Dynamo, LLC d/b/a Domino’s Pizza Little Rock (“Domino’s”) entered into a March 7th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”). See LIS No. 19-018. The CAO...more
Developers and builders face potentially more stringent requirements under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recently proposed draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for...more