May 15, 2020
Via: ENRConstruction 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
January 29, 2020
Via: ENRNew 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 […]
December 20, 2018
Via: BDCNetworkNew 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
December 18, 2018
Via: Construction DiveGoogle 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
December 17, 2018
Via: Construction DiveIn 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
November 13, 2018
Via: BDCNetworkNew 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
November 13, 2018
Via: Construction DiveNew 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
October 16, 2018
Via: Construction DiveOak 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 […]
July 31, 2018
Via: Construction DiveContractors 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 […]
July 24, 2018
Via: Construction DiveUnfortunately, 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 […]
June 25, 2018
Via: Construction DiveThe 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
January 24, 2018
Via: ENRPeter 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 […]
September 1, 2017
Via: BDCNetworkNew 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 […]
November 16, 2016
Via: ENRNew 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 […]