NYC construction activity at lowest point in a decade
A new analysis of City data reveals that the number of new construction filings in 2020 is New York City’s lowest since the wake of
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Women win $1.5M sex harass claim against construction company
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 18 former employees, who experienced sexual harassment and workplace retaliation at a Long Island-based construction company, were
Construction sector to lead phased re-opening of New York after COVID-19
Construction and manufacturing will lead the state’s COVID-19 recovery effort, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced. The state will be closely monitoring hospitalization numbers as it
Construction industry calls on governors to let them get back to work
A coalition of 109 companies and organizations, representing a broad span of the construction industry, delivered a letter to the governors of Northeastern states underscoring
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
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