Project Insights
RPAPL §881 Update: New Rules for Townhome Construction Access in New York
New York’s construction access laws just saw their biggest overhaul in 50 years. For townhouse owners, the 2025 update to RPAPL §881 fundamentally shifts the power dynamic, ending the era of "neighbor ransom" and silent delays. Discover how the new "commercially reasonable" standard protects your budget and keeps your project on a defined, 60-day timeline.
How to Keep Projects on Budget
Keeping projects on budget is not luck. It takes clear planning, disciplined tracking, and the right team. At Align, we bring order to complexity with proven systems that track every cost and keep scope, schedule, and value aligned.
Selecting a Contractor - It’s a Dating Process
Contractor selection is more “dating” than bidding. Choosing the right contractor means looking beyond accolades - and asking the right questions. Learn a structured, outcome-first process that protects your budget, timeline, quality, and peace of mind.
Insurance: Breaking Ground, Not the Bank - Smarter Coverage for Smarter Projects
Construction happens, and insurance shouldn’t stand in the way. Explore how Align helps you secure smart coverage that protects against common gaps—from wrongful denials to missing subcontractor policies—and keeps your project moving forward.