The construction industry in Ohio, as well as the rest of the country, continues to rise for the first time since the recession a few years ago. This past January, they were busy with over five new constructionprojects, when generally they get about one or two. The following months were a bit slow for them, […]
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Destruction of Ancient Pyramids
A construction company has destroyed a 2,300 year old Mayan Structure for a road building project in Belize. The structure is located in the Nohmul Center, and is one of the most important sites in northern Belize. Destruction of the site was detected last week. This type of demolition is really a tragedy, however, it […]
Real Estate Bust Hasn’t Dimmed Americans’ Faith in Real Estate
As reported by the Wall Street Journal Despite an extended slump in real-estate prices, most Americans still believe homes are the best investment, according to this a survey released today by the Pew Research Center. According to the results of a telephone survey conducted in March, Pew found eight-in-ten adults believed a home was the best […]
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Bill Introduced in New Jersey Would Amend Consumer Fraud Act
The current incarnation of New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act leaves commercial enterprises, from carpet installers to home improvement contractors, at the mercy of the courts. With remedies including refunds, treble damages, voiding of contracts, and mandatory attorneys fees, the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) is, perhaps, among the strongest in the United States. The CFA permits […]
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New Jersey Revises Construction Lien Law
Powerpoint Summary of New Jersey Lien Law Revisions On January 5, 2011, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey signed into law revisions to the Construction Lien Law Statute. The changes affect only commercial and private projects, and have no bearing on the Municipal Mechanics Lien Law, which relates only to government projects. The bill revises […]