NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to NBC New York, construction has been stopped at the Atlantic Yards in Brooklyn (Construction Halted on Atlantic Yards Complex, August 29, 2014). Apparently the Swedish construction firm Skanska stopped work at the site, which is near the recently constructed Barclays Center, citing design flaws and tens of millions dollars in extra costs.
The company reportedly had a 117 million dollar contract to supply 930 modules for what was to be a 32-story tower, the first of 14 planned prefabricated structures in the recently named Pacific Park development. The developer of the project, Forest City Ratner, told reporters that it is confident that the buildings will be built and alleged that the dispute is strictly about money.
"If there truly are design flaws in this massive construction project, then kudos to Skanska for not ignoring them," said Adnan Munawar, Partner at Munawar & Andrews-Santillo LLP. "Construction sites are among the most dangerous work environments and it is essential that everything go according to a safe, and well-designed plan. It is unsettling to think what some companies might do when faced with having to spend more money in order to do a project safely, but hopefully the parties at play here are doing the right thing."
"The reality is that there are strict regulations for operating construction sites and corners get gut all the time. That may not be what is going on here, but there are countless injuries to construction site workers that could have been avoided if a proper plan had been in place. Construction accidents can also be quite serious because workers are operating industrial machinery and there are heavy, metal objects that can fall, so it is imperative to know what to do for anyone who is injured on a construction site. It is highly recommended that anyone in this position contact a construction accident attorney right away and start protecting their rights immediately. An attorney will know how to work with experts to prove what caused your injury and get you the compensation you need and deserve so you can focus on recovery and your family doesn't have to worry about lost income."
"If your or a loved one has suffered an injury or worse caused by the performance of a job, contact a New York Construction Accident lawyer to receive information about the workers' compensation claim process and get your claims started right away."
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