Kenneth M Block

June 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In his Construction Law column, Kenneth Block begins a two-part series on construction litigation for owners with a discussion of the fundamentals of claims against construction professionals and contractors, and how to achieve a favorable outcome if litigation becomes necessary. This first part deals with claims against architects and engineers.

By Kenneth M. Block

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March 09, 2021 | New York Law Journal

This is the third and last in a series of articles dealing with construction management agreements. Here, the authors discuss the liability of construction managers during the construction phase of the project.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

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November 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal

This is the third in a series of articles dealing with construction management agreements. Here, the authors address construction defects and failures, specifically those arising from faulty workmanship or materials.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

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September 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

This is the second in a series of articles dealing with construction management agreements. In this article the authors address scheduling—the key to a successful project

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

6 minute read

June 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy provide guidelines for project owners to ensure compliance with COVID-19 regulations and for negotiating resumption agreements for previously suspended projects.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

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March 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy begin their first in a series of articles dealing with construction management agreements. Here, they cover pricing of the agreements, including the fee of the construction manager, general conditions costs, subcontract costs, contingency, and insurance.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

7 minute read

November 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy write: It is common in most construction contracts for there to be a mutual waiver of consequential damages. Owners, however, should take caution before agreeing to provide a broad unqualified waiver to contractors.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

5 minute read

September 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy discuss a "third form" of traditional construction management agreements: the cost plus hybrid.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

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June 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy discuss the legislation, vetoed by Governor Cuomo last year, to amend the state finance law requiring every contract for design and construction of any public works to include a “damage for delay” clause.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

6 minute read

November 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Josh Levy consider the scenario when your client is the owner of a construction project nearing completion when she is approached by her general contractor that he owes more money to his subcontractor than she will owe to him, and also a mechanic's lien has been filed by one of his subcontractors. What are your client's options if she doesn't want to increase the contract sum and continue working with the general contractor?

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

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