Live and Virtual Construction Awards Events: On the Scene in New York January 28, 2022 No Comments ENR New York held its annual Regional Best Projects breakfast on Nov. 15 at The Lighthouse on Manhattan’s Chelsea Piers. Read More
UAV Technology New York City Dept. of Buildings Explores Drones for Facade Inspections New report sees potential in technology, calls for further study Jeff Rubenstone November 29, 2021 No Comments New report sees potential for drone use in city building inspections, recommends further study of the issue before restrictions are lifted.Read More
Construction Regulations NYC City Council OKs Hundreds of 'Major' Building Code Updates James Leggate October 11, 2021 No Comments The sweeping updates include a slate of construction safety code changes. Read More
New York City Issues 1,500 Stop Work Orders at Construction Sites James Leggate September 14, 2021 2 Comments During NYC Dept. of Buildings' three-month safety sweep, inspectors also issued more than 3,600 violations to contractors and site safety professionals for failing to keep sites safe.Read More
New York City Buildings Commissioner Notes Agency Role In COVID-19 Project Curbs Eydie Cubarrubia April 24, 2020 No Comments Melanie La Rocca speaks to how changes in department may help industry get back up to speed after state-ordered shutdown ends, expected May 15. Read More
Building Safety Facade Inspection Scrutinized Following Death in New York City Stephanie Loder Scott Lewis Justin Rice Jeff Yoders Eydie Cubarrubia January 8, 2020 No Comments After falling debris kills an architect executive, industry members look at facade laws around the country. Read More