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Sustainability

New York, New Jersey Reopen Construction Projects

May 15, 2020

Via: ENR

Construction projects in New Jersey and major areas of New York state are set to reopen, with firms continuinge to practice distancing and other measures to prevent spread of COVID-19, executives tell ENR. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on May […]


Construction Processes, Financial

NY Boosts Infrastructure Spend to $275B in New Budget Plan, Says Governor

January 29, 2020

Via: ENR

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) unveiled a fiscal 2021 state budget Jan. 22, touting $25 billion in new infrastructure investment that will raise—to a “nation-leading” $275 billion—the state’s total of current and future spending, with an “aggressive” $33-billion program […]


Construction Processes, Legal

New York’s ‘Scaffold Law’ under fire for driving up project costs

December 20, 2018

Via: BDCNetwork

New York State’s so-called “Scaffold Law,” which makes construction companies 100% liable for work-site injuries, is under heavy criticism for driving up the cost of construction projects. Critics say the law will inflate the cost of the Gateway project, a […]


Construction Processes, Financial

Google plans $1B New York City project

December 18, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

Google joins Amazon in staking out their respective sections of New York City, where both tech giants have said there is a diverse, qualified pool of employee candidates, although Amazon’s arrival was much more high profile. After teasing more than […]


Construction Site Safety, Regulations

Report: New York AG investigating defective bolts in Mario Cuomo Bridge

December 17, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

In September, The New York Times reported that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration allegedly offered incentives to Tappan Zee Constructors to open the eastern side of the bridge to traffic, even though there was an acknowledgment of potential safety […]


Construction Site Safety, Regulations

New York City’s new construction safety requirements are delayed

November 13, 2018

Via: BDCNetwork

New York City’s new construction safety law will be pushed back at least six months. The new law, passed by the City Council last year, requires all construction workers to have completed 30 hours of safety training by Dec. 1. […]


Construction Site Safety, Regulations

NYC charges construction supers in mini crane accident

November 13, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

New York City’s DOB has specific procedures in place for mini crane use, including submission of a permit application and detailed plans, as well as proof of operator and rigging crew certification. According to the DOB, a crane is considered […]


Construction Processes, Design, Financial

$1B New York NHL arena targets spring construction start

October 16, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

Oak View Group is also leading the $700 million KeyArena redevelopment project in Seattle. Oak View will be responsible for the cost of design, permitting and construction and must absorb cost overruns and liability for defects that might arise on […]


Sustainability

Dodge: High-rise construction ebbs, flows with economy

July 31, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

Contractors that operate in large metros are able to participate in the construction of tower projects and gain expertise that can lead them to jobs in other markets. For example, New York City-based AECOM Tishman Construction won the contract for […]


Construction Processes, Legal

New York construction execs charged with minority fraud

July 24, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

Unfortunately, some contractors see minority contracting fraud as an easy way to secure lucrative government contracts, but authorities are catching more and more of these scams and prosecuting the offenders. In April, a Wisconsin grand jury indicted Milwaukee-based contractor Sonag and its […]


Sustainability

New York City transit officials promise to cut costs

June 25, 2018

Via: Construction Dive

The MTA has been under pressure since it was revealed that New York City has the most expensive subway construction costs in the world. For example, the price tag for the East Side Access tunnel, which will connect the Long […]


Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise

Construction business updates for January 2018

January 24, 2018

Via: ENR

Peter Rooney has become a vice president and national practice lead for energy engineering and construction at design firm VHB. He has experience in energy generation and transmission, transportation and wastewater treatment sectors. He is based in Hauppauge, N.Y. The […]


Construction Processes, Legal

New York City will require construction superintendents on building higher than three stories

September 1, 2017

Via: BDCNetwork

New York City recently enacted legislation that will require contractors to hire construction superintendents for all major projects at buildings higher than three stories. Another new law requires the Department of Buildings (DOB) to notify OSHA about construction code violations […]


Construction Techniques

New Construction Methods in Play for NJ School Build

November 16, 2016

Via: ENR

New Jersey’s Hudson County School of Technology High Tech High School is getting a new home at Laurel Hill in Secaucus. The $160 million project, which received 59% of the budget from state funding, broke ground in May of this […]