Contractors talk up NYC’s infrastructure boom
Construction Dive
APRIL 1, 2025
Major transportation projects are testing how firms manage construction in high-stakes environments, according to industry experts at the New York Build Conference.
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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths
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MAY 6, 2014
New York is one of the most dynamic and diverse state economies in the country. And with close to 300 public and private universities, New York also is an education powerhouse. The Town of Islip has long been known as a leader of economic development in New York. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff.
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Maryland becomes First State to Ban Polystyrene this Thursday
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
New York, Maine and Vermont have each enacted similar bans on polystyrene food service products, but none have yet taken effect and New York has expressly delayed any implementation in reaction to COVID-19. But maybe not in Maryland? Other states are considering similar laws.
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The Luxury Real Estate Market Is Doubling Down On Its Carbon Footprint
Pro Builder
MARCH 28, 2022
New building initiatives taking over the luxury market aim to reduce carbon emissions for the long term. Roughly 39% of the world’s total carbon emissions can be traced back to the built environment and the construction industry, with the average American home emitting 8.3 But developers and builders have now swung toward a new focus.
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Sunbelt Cities Topping the Charts in Real Estate Growth Over the Past Half Century
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Houston are leading the charge, creating more vertical living spaces to accommodate growing populations. This region, known for its lower costs of living, favorable tax environments, and booming job markets, has become the country’s engine of real estate growth.
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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. The idea here is quick and easy, and [it has a] pointed purpose," says Robert LiMandri, New York City Dept. contact us. 08/16/2012.
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Newest Construction Projects in the United States for 2024
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Hudson Yards Expansion, New York Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the United States, continues to expand in 2024. The new phase includes additional office towers and luxury residential units, alongside extensive public areas and green spaces. Latest Construction Projects in the United States 1.
Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2021
With the construction of the world’s largest solar-powered battery facility and an innovative green hydrogen pilot project, we are leading the state and nation in producing energy that is reliable, affordable and better for our environment.”. The Greater Rochester, NY region is also the U.S. Photo: Getty Images).
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Israel Seeks Global Bidders for Major Transportation Projects | ENR.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 1, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. Israel Seeks Global Bidders for Major Transportation Projects. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. ENR Midwest.
Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
AUSTIN, DENVER, NEW YORK CITY HAVE TOP STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS. Austin, TX, Denver, CO and New York City topped our metro leaderboard for Startup Ecosystems. It’s an environment where people are looking to enhance and augment ideas. Average earnings per job in West Michigan’s IT industry are $85,692.
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108 DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. million, followed by California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.
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Design Firms Rely On Cushion In Place Before COVID-19
ENR Construction
MAY 12, 2020
New York and New England executives say capital projects in transportation will stay strong in post-pandemic environment.
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Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 9, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. Description: One of the four teams contending for the estimated $5-billion Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project in New York State chose not to submit a bid at the last moment. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Search our site: Infrastructure. ENR Midwest.
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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers
BD+C
MARCH 16, 2023
There is no simple solution to these urban challenges, but by focusing on three interconnected solutions—reimagined workplaces, attainable housing, and safe and accessible transportation—we can move the needle toward a brighter future. By creating choice in environment. Signal House, Washington, D.C. Clair Ave West, Toronto, Canada.
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Barbados And Medical Tourism: A Perfect Match
Business Facilities
MAY 9, 2019
Over the years Barbados has built upon the appeal of its natural climate, and together with its sound infrastructure and business friendly environment makes the jurisdiction an ideal destination for not only leisure tourism but medical tourism investment. Medical Tourism Industry.
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Team Members Left Hanging on Bid for Tappan Zee Bridge Project.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 7, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. Description: One of the four teams contending for the estimated $5-billion Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project in New York State chose not to submit a bid at the last moment. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Search our site: Infrastructure. ENR Midwest.
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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2014
This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S.
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From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 24, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. Description: A Smart Cities market is emerging on a global scale that dwarfs any previous notion of the value given to data about the built environment. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.
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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2023
Tough Leaf | New York, New York Tough Leaf is a B2B SAAS platform focused on empowering certified Minority, Women, and Veteran owned businesses (Diverse Firms) to grow by connecting them with opportunities and capacity-building partners. zoning codes through a first-of-its-kind user-friendly online resource.
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Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems.
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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 14, 2013
The report’s overriding message: The increased frequency of severe weather events, as well as rising sea levels, are compelling the real estate industry to address climate change by working with the public sector to implement adaptive measures that better protect both the built and natural environment.
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Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 7, 2025
These include the City of New York, the State of California, and the City of Toronto. City of New York The City of New York has enacted a local law whose objective is citywide mitigation of construction noise. Photo holbox/courtesy bigstockphoto.com Local Laws of the City of New York for 2005, No.113,
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ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
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Why Projects Fail
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2020
In doing so, owners will be displaying appropriate leadership as well as stewardship of the built environment. New tools, techniques, processes, and frameworks are disrupting entrenched players and undoing long-held beliefs. 1978), Mail and Telephone Surveys: The Total Design Method, Wiley, New York. Dillman, D.
D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.
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AUGUST 13, 2012
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57 Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.
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JULY 25, 2012
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UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has launched UrbanTech NYC , a comprehensive program to help entrepreneurs and innovators address New York City’s most pressing urban challenges in sectors such as energy, waste, transportation, agriculture and water. Source: UrbanTech NYC.
Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.
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AUGUST 13, 2012
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Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 7, 2012
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61 The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. | ENR: Engineering News.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. Either you hate them or you think theyre the panacea for all that ails transportation. Through prudent historical compromises, we have created a transportation system that is the envy of the world. contact us. industry jobs. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->.
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Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2012
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Moody’s Analytics Creates Amazon HQ2 Top 10 List
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Using Amazon’s stated preferences and its own understanding of relevant economic factors, Moody’s ranked 65 metro areas with a population of 1 million or more based on five broad categories: business environment, human capital, cost, quality of life, and transportation. The chart below shows Moody’s full Top Ten list.
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Internally cured bridges stand the test of time
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 17, 2025
Cracked and otherwise more permeable concrete structures can represent a high cost to Departments of Transportation (DOTs), their constituents, and the environment. Likewise, the New York DOT used internally cured concrete in multiple bridges across the state to quantify the benefits of this curing technique.
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59 London Olympics Construction Is Safest in Recent Times | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. Cost, time, safety, equality and inclusion, environment, quality, functionality and legacy were the headlines. contact us. industry jobs. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->. ENR subscriber login » -->. SUBSCRIBE TODAY & receive immediate web access. Water & Dams.
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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary
Safety Services Company
JUNE 12, 2014
Department of Transportation (DOT) says that you are three times more likely to get into a crash when distracted while using a cell phone. OSHA has said that employers must refrain from requiring employees to text while driving or even creating a work environment that encourages the practice. New Jersey. OSHA Requirement.
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Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 21, 2012
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55 Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.
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AUGUST 21, 2012
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The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis | ENR.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 8, 2012
Transportation. Environment. ENR New York. says, "Across our total platform, environment work was good but not great." crossed the $4-billion threshold in environment-services revenue for the first time, while MWH Global moved into the lists Top 10, displacing Kiewit Corp. contact us. industry jobs.
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P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.
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JULY 26, 2012
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54 Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.
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AUGUST 14, 2012
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Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.
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JULY 29, 2012
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Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.
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AUGUST 14, 2012
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