Robert C Epstein

Robert C Epstein

April 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey's Prompt Payment Act: Construction Contract Considerations for Developers and Owners

"Where the owner fails to remit timely payment of an approved invoice, after giving seven calendar days' notice, the unpaid party may suspend performance of the construction contract until the payment is made," writes Robert C. Epstein of Greenberg Traurig.

By Robert C. Epstein

7 minute read

May 11, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Five Ways Owners Can Control Construction Cost Overruns

Construction cost overruns can convert a potentially successful project into an unprofitable boondoggle. Controlling cost overruns is key to achieving a successful project.

By Robert C. Epstein

4 minute read

October 03, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Construction Defects: Who Is Responsible for What?

When a defect, failure or collapse occurs, the contractors, designers and owner each may be exposed to liability, depending upon how each one carried out its responsibilities during the construction process.

By Robert C. Epstein and Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt

17 minute read

June 09, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Avoiding Construction Claims

Conflicts and disputes on construction projects—and the claims they generate—can be minimized by effective planning and proactive management.

By Robert C. Epstein

8 minute read

May 27, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Art of Managing Construction Risks

How owners can minimize four major types of risk during a construction project.

By Robert C. Epstein

13 minute read

May 27, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Art of Managing Construction Risks

How owners can minimize four major types of risk during a construction project.

By Robert C. Epstein

13 minute read

October 21, 2009 | Legaltech News

A Look at Building Information Modeling

By creating 3-D, virtual simulations, building information modeling may revolutionize construction, reduce costs and achieve innovative designs. However, the collaborative use of BIM fundamentally alters traditional construction project relationships and presents new risks and issues.

By Robert C. Epstein, Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt and David C. Jensen

9 minute read

May 03, 2004 | Law.com

Paying the Price for Poor Draftsmanship

For school districts involved in construction projects, well-drafted contracts can make all the difference between dismissal of a contractor's suit at an early stage at minimal expense and years of arduous litigation with multimillion-dollar liability to contractors.

By Robert C. Epstein

7 minute read

December 20, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Rebuilding N.J.'s Infrastructure After Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy has made rebuilding New Jersey's infrastructure more important than ever. The rebuilding effort provides an opportunity to utilize innovative financing and procurement techniques, and 21st century technology, to deliver public infrastructure projects faster, cheaper and with higher quality than ever before.

By Robert C. Epstein

9 minute read

October 14, 2009 | New Jersey Law Journal

Building Information Modeling Is Revolutionizing Construction

BIM has the potential to revolutionize construction by reducing costs, increasing quality, reducing conflicts and even achieving designs that would be impossible without this technology.

By Robert C. Epstein, Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt and David C. Jensen

9 minute read