The coronavirus has put the states of New York and New Jersey on pause. For now, the construction industry remains among the "essential businesses" allowed to keep offices or project sites open as needed. But contractors, project owners, design firms and others must deal with new policies and procedures in order to abide by the law and ensure the health and safety of workers from the back shop to construction sites.
Collected below is the latest news and commentary about COVID-19's impact on construction in the Garden State and the Empire State, updated frequently. And ENR's latest national and international updates on the coronavirus pandemic can be found here. Also, please find news about the virus' impact on construction in other states here.
We are also seeking your questions and comments about the ongoing crisis.
May 15, 2020
New York, New Jersey Reopen Construction Project Sites
May 12, 2020
Construction Industry "Ready to Rock" When New York State Reopens
May 11, 2020
NYC School Construction Chief Reopens Projects, But Awaits Stimulus Funds
April 25, 2020
NY Transit Rail Operations Exec Dies of COVID-19 Complications
April 24, 2020
New York City's Building Commissioner Talks Construction Processes During, and After, COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Companies, Colleges Retool to Produce Much-Needed Face Masks
April 8, 2020
New Jersey, Second in US COVID-19 Cases, Shuts Non-Essential Construction
April 6, 2020
New York City Halts Public Design Work
New York Building Congress: Coronavirus Industry Information Updates
March 30, 2020
$10K Fines Announced for COVID-19-Related Construction Violations in New York City
March 28, 2020
Corps Leaders Explain Strategy for Rapid Hospital Response at Javits, Other Sites
March 27, 2020
'Essential Construction' Defined as New York Shuts Most Projects Over Coronavirus
March 26, 2020
New York City Construction Plugs Away Even With Coronavirus Shutdowns
M&T Bank Puts Construction of Tech Hub on Hold Amid Coronavirus Concerns
March 25, 2020
NY State Sen: Workers Made Jobless By Coronavirus Can Be Trained in Construction Trades
March 24, 2020
Construction Firms in NJ, NY, Elsewhere Continue Support, Donations for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare Designers Educate and Warn During COVID-19 Crisis
March 23, 2020
Buffalo Contractor Pauses Some Projects, Other Firms Move On In Face of Coronavirus
New York State on Pause: Construction, Tradesworker Cos. to Stay Open
March 20, 2020
Corps of Engineers Launches Push To Add Hospital Capacity At Javits Center, 3 More New York Sites
Companies Offer Alternative Solutions for COVID-19 Beds
March 19, 2020
Airports, Transit Agencies in NY, Other States Request Emergency Funds
NJ Gov., Congress Reps Lobby Feds for Bailout Over Coronavirus Unrest
March 18, 2020
New York, New Jersey Governors Among Pols Seek Federal Help to Build Hospital Facilities
NYC Plans to Add More than 8,000 Beds for Coronavirus Patients
March 17, 2020
Environmental Contractors Group Set to Help NYC Construction Sites Face Coronavirus Risks
March 13, 2020
Construction Responds To Limit Coronavirus Infection Exposure, Manage Work
