NYC Business Solutions

Contractors: Learn about Rapid Repair

NYC Rapid Repairs is a free program to help residential property owners affected by Hurricane Sandy make emergency repairs. These emergency repairs will allow residents to stay in their homes so that they can complete more permanent repairs and finishes. Emergency repairs include restoration of heat, power and hot water, and other limited repairs to protect a home from further significant damage.

The City has hired general contractors to oversee the repair work for the NYC Rapid Repairs Program.

Differing Site Conditions in Construction Law: Things that Go Bump in the Night

Attorney Barry Bramble discusses with authority the differing site conditions within the context of construction law. Differing site conditions refer to situations wherein contractors encounter situations in the field that are materially different from what the owner specified in the contract. Viewers will enjoy Mr. Brambles discussion of some of the more outrageous factors that have accosted contractors, including the unexpected discovery of prehistoric ruins. Taken from the Lawline.com course “Minimizing Risks in Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracting.”

This video does not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or expressions of the New York City Department of Small Business Services.

Construction Firms: Mentoring Can Help You Grow

“They help me with my homework when I’m stuck….they help me with my growing up.” These lyrics bring back fond memories of the ’80s campaign for the Children Aid Society, a terrific organization in New York City (NYC) that provides critical services to help mentor children and their families.

Did you know that there are similar programs for businesses to get help with their “homework” and growing?

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