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Black market sales of OSHA training certifications plague New York City construction industry

BD+C

Amid a building boom, New York City has experienced a rash of black market sales of fake OSHA safety certifications. The practice of selling fake cards has become so prevalent that officials from multiple agencies have started a new task force to get the fake cards off the streets and make sure workers get training.

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SANY SCC8300 Gains New York City Approval

Construction Equipment

The SANY SCC8300 crawler crane has been certified for operation by the New York City Department of Buildings. This achievement opens the New York City market to the SANY SCC8300,” said Kyle Nape, senior vice president of the Lifting Group. New York has the most rigorous standards for crane operation.”.

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How Much Does a Construction Worker Make?

Building Radar

For instance, construction workers in New York City can earn significantly more than their counterparts in less populous areas. Workers who have developed specialized skills or obtained certifications often command higher wages. Factors Affecting Construction Worker Salaries 1.

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Judge Orders New York City Condo Tower to Chop Up To 20 Floors

ENR Construction

Developers' attorney claims the court ruling, which cites zoning irregularities in nearly done project, could invalidate certificates of occupancy for 20 city buildings.

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Fannie Mae Interest Rate Break on Green Building

Green Building Law Update

The exciting news in residential green building is that the Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae, is providing incentives, including lower interest rates for multifamily properties with a green building certification. The property must possess a valid, current third party green building certification.

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IGCC Series: Star Gazing in a World of Light Pollution

Green Building Law Update

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is a model code for cities seeking to promote sustainable building practices through their building codes. The IGCC promotes transition from the current voluntary green construction certifications, like USGBC’s LEED, to mandatory green construction codes.

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FITWEL may be the Future of Building Sustainability

Green Building Law Update

FITWEL, a cost effective, high impact, health promoting building certification, may be the best thing since sliced bread. FITWEL Certification articulates a vision for the future where every building is enhanced to support the well being of its occupants, and surrounding communities. The FITWEL certification process is simple.