Mold, you may know, is a naturally occurring fungi. It usually develops on fabric, soil, food, wood and plants. Mold spores can be dangerous to your health, so it’s important to address it if and when it occurs. Mold itself is not necessarily a construction defect,...
Construction Litigation
Is it better to renovate or rebuild a home?
You might think a renovation project is just what your home needs. However, not all Pennsylvania renovation projects are all that they are cracked up to be. Sometimes they turn into money pits, reveal new problems, and by the end the homeowners involved may wish they...
Future of pipeline uncertain due to Pennsylvania county lawsuit
Sunoco's construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline was already controversial when three commissioners brought a lawsuit on behalf of Chester County, Pennsylvania, requesting a permanent injunction against the company to halt construction of the pipeline on...
Has your employer provided adequate fall protection?
The construction industry routinely ranks among the most dangerous in terms of practitioners suffering serious injuries. Yet if you work in this profession, you likely go to work every day in Carnegie taking comfort in knowing that your employer knows the dangers that...
How should I handle contractor issues?
If you hire someone to build a home or other structure for you in Pennsylvania, you expect that person to do a good job. When a problem arises, you need to make sure you handle it properly. If you do not, you could end up with a half-finished project and a very angry...
What are common issues in renovating an older home?
Buying an older home and renovating it in Pennsylvania can be a great way to build equity in your home while also being able to ensure the home you buy has everything you want. However, older homes may come with many hidden issues. As you work with your contractor on...
Can you plan ahead to prevent costly construction disputes?
When you are preparing to begin construction on a new project in Pennsylvania, you will undoubtedly run into challenges and obstacles along the way. Having a predetermined method for mitigating these setbacks and finding amicable solutions is critical in reducing the...
A reliable construction manager may reduce problems with defects
With any construction project in Pennsylvania regardless of its size, there are so many moving pieces and parts that have to be coordinated for a successful outcome. Often, many projects have several components that are contracted to third-parties who are responsible...
Can a contractor take on a job that is too big?
As somebody who is a construction contractor in the state of Pennsylvania, you might be considering avenues to grow your enterprise. Contractors that are eager to establish a favorable reputation will look for big projects that, once completed, they can take to the...
What is a subcontractor?
On Pennsylvania construction sites, it is very common for some of the workers to be subcontractors. These workers are hired by the main contractor to handle specific jobs. In some cases, all workers are subcontractors. It just depends on the job being done. However,...
