Commish counts down to training deadline
Buildings Commissioner Melanie E. La Rocca has announced the next phase of the agency’s campaign to inform the construction industry about the upcoming December 1,
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DOB moves to ban rigger following latest death of a construction worker
The Department of Buildings announced that the agency has filed formal court proceedings to revoke the Special Rigger license of an individual whose alleged negligence
City issues loft law guidelines
The Department of Buildings announced the release of project guidelines to help loft residents and owners navigate the process of converting their buildings to residential
DOB conducting spot checks of construction sites
Thunderstorms have been predicted for the New York City area with wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that could continue through Thursday. Accordingly, DOB
DOB halts all crane work by United after accident at NYCHA building
On Monday, the New York City Buildings Department halted all crane work citywide by United Crane and Rigging (“United”), the firm that DOB has identified as responsible for a
DOB: Thousands of work sites need safety training
The Buildings Department announced the release of a new, interactive map showing the location of construction sites in New York City where workers and supervisors
CODE BREAKERS: Contractor fined after worker falls at Taconic development
The New York City Department of Buildings released its May 2019 enforcement bulletin, which provides highlights of the agency’s actions to sanction and deter bad actors in
DOB building support among future leaders
Throughout the month of May, staff from the New York City Department of Buildings visited high schools and elementary schools across the five boroughs to
CODE BREAKERS: Owner fined for turning three-family home 18-room SRO
The New York City Department of Buildings released its April 2019 enforcement bulletin today, highlighting actions to sanction and deter bad actors in the construction industry. DOB
DOB kicks off safety week with new slogan
Acting Buildings Commissioner Thomas Fariello, R.A. announced the official kick-off of the Department’s annual Construction Safety Week activities designed to raise awareness about the critical