In every industry, rising costs have been a common occurrence for the past few years, and consumers have noticed higher prices across a wide range of goods and services. On Long Island, builders have ...

A controversial 140-year-old, only-in-New York law that holds property owners and contractors responsible for all falls on construction sites, even in instances of worker negligence, has caused ...

Some Long Island builders and contractors are blaming the rising costs of new construction not only on the escalating costs of steel and concrete but on the soaring price of commercial insurance. They ...

The law has negatively affected the cost of construction and housing affordability, and also the ability to afford liability ...

It is critical for contractors to understand the insurance requirements in construction contracts, as these projects carry very high levels of liability and risk. Construction involves moving ...

Construction business leaders know how quickly market conditions can shift. Tariffs, labor shortages, and inflationary pressures are changing the cost of doing business, while technology and legal ...

In 2026, the Second Circuit questioned whether the 1994 George A. Fuller case still controls New York law on construction insurance. The article argues that modern policies favor coverage for property ...