Governor shuts down non-essential construction
Governor Andrew Cuomo today shut down all non-essential construction in New York City. Only emergency construction on projects necessary to protect health and safety, or
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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
REBNY strikes historic deal with trade unions
The Real Estate Board of New York has struck a historic accord with the city’s construction unions. The deal aims to put both groups on
$15B in new jobs underway in New York City
During the first half of 2019, six of the top ten U.S. metropolitan markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts ranked by dollar volume registered
Skanska launches custom ladies line
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE) on construction sites, one size doesn’t fit all. According to Skanska, women shouldn’t be asked to compromise
Construction dips for first time in a decade, says DOB
Construction permits dipped for the first time in about a decade according to a recent report from the New York City Department of Buildings, signaling
New bill calls for more pay, training for construction workers
A new bill proposed in City Council aims to secure better pay for construction workers on projects receiving government subsidies. The bill, proposed by Council
Code Breakers: Death, injury and neglect in DOB’s October round-up
New York City’s Department of Buildings has released its October 2018 enforcement report, which highlights the agency’s actions to punish bad actors in the construction industry by
Kushner Companies faces $210,000 in fines for withholding rent-regulated info
Kushner Companies faces up to $210,000 in fines for filing false documents with the New York City Department of Buildings about rent-regulated tenants. On Monday,
DOB rolls out interactive construction map
New York City is in the midst of a building boom, with nearly 200 million s/f of major projects in the works throughout the five