Construction Solutions Case Studies
Cahill Strategies has experience representing large general contractors, construction management firms, owners, and developers. A key to our success is our ability to recognize every part of a problem and understand how to solve it effectively.
In our work, we’ve encountered all kinds of novel difficulties affecting developers and general contractors. We approach every problem carefully and prioritize serving our clients in the most advantageous way. Here are just a few of the many issues we’ve solved:
Case Study: Con Ed Bill Dispute
A client recieves a $350,000 bill for un-metered electrical consumption for two retail spaces, empty during the Covid pandemic.
Case Study: ADA Compliance & Specialized Meter Placement
A project in LIC consisting of 46 townhomes came under fire for ADA compliance issues that could prevent the project's completion. Also, the gas meters needed to be installed outside the property with a specialized enclosure.
Case Study: Community Backlash & Organized Protests
A massive downtown development chose to utilize an open shop model of business. As a result, the development was the target of organized protests, targeting, and increased regulatory oversight.
Case Study: After Hours Variances – Community Opposition
A developer and construction management firm was unable to successfully submit an after-hours variance permit for work as a result of community opposition to nighttime or weekend work.
Case Study: Sidewalk Closure with Agency & Community Board Issues
A large GC, building a $100 million-plus project on Restaurant Row, was seeking a partial sidewalk closure.The DOT determined what precautions and modifications would take place regarding the sidewalk itself. The local Community Board has its own opinion.
Case Study: Violation Review and Resolution
A GC received more than $330,000 in defaulted violations from the FDNY, NYPD, DEP, DOT, and DOB from the NYC Department of Finance.
Case Study: Stop Work Orders – Change of Contractor
A developer was in the process of changing General Contractors (GC) on a large commercial construction site where two Stop Work Order’s (SWO) had been imposed, one by the Department of Buildings (DOB) and one by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Construction Case Studies: After Hours Variances
The client came to us when they began receiving push back from the NYC Department of Buildings on their After Hour Variance Permits.