DOB reports drop in NYC construction accidents
The Department of Buildings (DOB) announced today the release of a new building construction safety report that provides deep insights on construction safety trends in
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La Rocca orders citywide safety sweep after three construction workers die
The Department of Building is set to carry out a sweep of the city’s biggest construction sites after three workers were killed on the job
Sweeping new construction safety, building code revisions unveiled
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced five new construction safety bills and comprehensive updates to NYC’s Construction Codes introduced by the
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
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.