DOB issues new virus protocols for contractors
The city’s Department of Buildings has set up a coronavirus protocol for contractors and is moving to reduce foot traffic at its offices through its
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Industry applauds effort to give women properly fitted gear
Associated General Contractors of America is partnering with Autodesk to equip more women in construction with properly fitting safety harnesses. The two are awarding grants
Construction worker wins record award
By James Hagedorn In the largest personal injury settlement for a construction accident in New York City’s history, a court has award $36 million to
Construction injuries fall as city gets tough on safety
New York City development sites are getting safer, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Buildings. While the construction boom continues unabated, the
Construction safety needs to be done right
Construction safety is back in the headlines. A few weeks ago, the New York City Council heard a bill that extends the deadline by which
DOB extends construction safety training deadline
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has extended the deadline by which many of the city’s construction workers will need to have at
Worksite accident victims to be remembered at annual mass
Thousands of city construction workers will gather at St patrick’s Cathedral tomorrow (Thursday) for the 10th Anniversary of Memorial Mass for victims of construction accidents.
City partners need to build on milestone construction safety legislation
By Gary LaBarbera, president, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio recently signed into law the most sweeping construction safety
NAACP joins coalition against City Council construction safety bill
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has joined a coalition battling a controversial construction safety bill that they believe disadvantages minorities.
Construction workers, officials rally for safety bills
More than 200 construction workers from various trades, along with union officials, labor leaders and supporters rallied in Lower Manhattan this morning to urge the