New York City Contractor Cracks the Toughest City Jobs
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Urban Foundation/Engineering, ENR New York’s Specialty Contractor of the Year, is known across New York City for taking on complex projects.
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New York City Leads 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 6, 2020
cities growing their clean energy efforts, according to ACEEE's newly-released 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard. Read: New York City Leads 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard at BusinessFacilities.com. Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis, and San Francisco round out the top U.S.
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Saving Manhattan: Agencies, Consultants, Contractors Join Fight to Keep New York City Above Water
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2023
In densely populated cities surrounded on all sides by water—the borough of Manhattan in New York City as a prime example—the risks from sea level rise and climate change are not just hypotheticals; they are existential threats.
New York City market continues to lead the U.S. Construction Pipeline
BD+C
APRIL 30, 2021
Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of Q1‘21, New York City continues to hold the lead amongst U.S. In the recent U.S. markets for the most projects in the U.S. construction pipeline with 145 projects/24,762 rooms.
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Google Investing $2.1B In New York City
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
John’s Terminal in Manhattan, which will serve as the anchor of its new Hudson Square campus. In New York City appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Google will purchase the St. The post Google Investing $2.1B
Resorts World New York City launches bid for $5B development
Construction Dive
MARCH 6, 2024
The racetrack casino in Queens will create a full “Las Vegas-style” gaming complex — if the New York State Gaming Commission awards it a highly competitive license.
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New York City's Construction-Related Injuries and Fatalities Spiked in 2022
ENR Construction
APRIL 17, 2023
Construction-related injuries in 2022 increased in New York City compared to the previous year.
New York City shuts down 322 construction sites for unsafe conditions
BD+C
JULY 8, 2021
New York City inspectors shut down 322 building construction sites due to unsafe conditions in June during a safety crackdown. The city’s Department of Buildings issued over 1,129 violations for safety issues and non-compliance issues at those sites during a “zero tolerance” safety sweep.
American Girl’s New York City Flagship Store: An Englewood Construction Retail Showcase
HardHatChat
JUNE 26, 2018
In fact, our most recent project with American Girl was in New York City, not too far from the lights of Broadway – a new 38,000-square-foot American Girl Place flagship store at 75 Rockefeller Plaza.
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New York City Accepts Use of SpeedCore High-Rise System
ENR Construction
JULY 21, 2020
The New York City Dept. of Buildings has granted permission to use SpeedCore in New York City.
First soccer-only stadium in New York City to boost economy
Construction Today
MAY 2, 2023
Approximately $780 million will be spent on New York’s first football-specific stadium. New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has selected HOK as the architect, and Turner Construction Company as the general contractor to design and build the stadium.
New York City Faces Escalating Housing Crisis as Thousands Fall Behind on Rent
Pro Builder
JANUARY 24, 2023
New York City Faces Escalating Housing Crisis as Thousands Fall Behind on Rent ldeakins Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:39 The New York City Housing Authority collected its lowest share of rent payments on record in 2022, and as housing costs continue to soar, the agency faces a dire financial crisis Over 1,600 public housing agencies across the U.S.
New York City cracks down on construction site safety
BD+C
JUNE 10, 2021
This month, the New York City Department of Buildings deployed teams of enforcement inspectors to perform safety inspections at the city’s larger and more complex construction sites. The action followed the deaths of three construction workers over a two-week period. The three incidents are under investigation.
Top 5 Foundation Failures in New York City
The Constructor
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Foundations are susceptible to movements if the applied loads are not in proportion with the design, causing a downward motion known as settlement.
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New York City will reform construction bid process
BD+C
JANUARY 31, 2019
After studies found that municipal building projects in New York City took far longer and were more costly than similar projects in the private sector, city officials will unveil a plan to reform the bidding process, Crain’s New York reported.
LBX Adds Dealer in New York City, New Jersey
Construction Equipment
MAY 4, 2020
LBX has added ESSCO Truck & Equipment as a dealer for Link-Belt hydraulic excavators, material handlers, and parts in New York City and New Jersey. ESSCO has two locations: 20 Kinsey Place, Staten Island, New York, and the current parts drop and future New Jersey branch, located at 1300 State…
Tutor Perini subsidiary to dig $1.1B water tunnel
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel will help provide a clean drinking supply to more than 9 million people in and around New York City.
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Skanska JV wins $848M water project in Yonkers, New York
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The contractor and civil engineer ECCO III Enterprises began construction in August on new chemical addition facilities, which treat New York City’s water supply.
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New York City Housing Markets See Post-Pandemic Growth
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 21, 2021
New York City Housing Markets See Post-Pandemic Growth. After a year of sluggish market growth during the pandemic, New York is seeing a resurgence of home buying with one firm reporting the most third-quarter sales in over three decades. Smart + Resilient Cities. Thu, 10/21/2021 - 09:57. Housing Markets.
New York City's Exodus Creates 'Insane' Demand in Suburban Counties
Pro Builder
AUGUST 31, 2020
New York City's Exodus Creates 'Insane' Demand in Suburban Counties. Suburbs surrounding New York City are experiencing unprecedented demand, which can be seen in one $285,000 New Jersey home which received 97 showings, 24 offerings, and a final selling price 21% over asking, according to The New York Times.
How Your Team Can Learn From the Recent Crane Collapse in NYC
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
How Your Team Can Learn From the Recent Crane Collapse in NYC ccapoccia Tue, 09/05/2023 - 10:18 July’s tower crane fire, and subsequent collapse, at a construction site on 41st Street in New York City (NYC) made for some exciting viral video content and a few days’ worth of local headlines.
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New York City rebuilds $16.6M corridor with permeable concrete
Construction Dive
JUNE 14, 2023
As a result of new stormwater rules, the city will require green infrastructure in other, similar-sized projects going forward.
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New York City Halts Public Design Work
ENR Construction
APRIL 6, 2020
Though most construction in New York City has been halted, architects hired for city projects were stunned to get orders last week to stop all ongoing design work.
New York City reopens nonessential construction work
Construction Dive
JUNE 8, 2020
Phase 1 begins today, allowing construction to reboot on almost 32,500 nonessential projects across the city's five boroughs.
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Central Park Tower tops out in New York City
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Central Park Tower has officially topped out in New York City. The building, once completed, will be the tallest residential tower in the world at 1,550 feet.
New York nonprofit develops hundreds of trade careers annually
Construction Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The Andromeda Community Initiative helps train, place and develop careers for underrepresented groups, especially communities of color, in New York City.
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Best Higher Education/Research: CUNY New York City College of Technology (City Tech) Academic Building
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Tech Triangle in Brooklyn now has a major addition—a full-block, 365,000-sq-ft, LEED Gold building for the New York City College of Technology, which is part of the City College system.
New York City DOT Tackles Overweight Truck Problem
ENR Construction
AUGUST 1, 2024
A research effort using the BQE as a testbed is reducing violations of weight limits.
New York City proposal would require rainwater detention tanks for new development
BD+C
DECEMBER 28, 2020
A proposal under consideration in New York City would require developers to install a rainwater detention tank on many new projects within the city limits. The rule would apply to projects on lots sized 20,000 square feet or more in designated drainage areas.
As football season kicks off, Turner breaks ground on Broncos HQ
Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2024
The New York City-based contractor will build a $175 million headquarters and training center on the site of the current facility.
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Landlords scramble to comply with the New York City Council’s Climate Mobilization Act (CMA)
BD+C
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
New York City landlords are under pressure to get their paperwork in order to meet the requirement of the City Council’s Climate Mobilization Act (CMA). The Act was passed last year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve efficiency for commercial and residential buildings larger than 25,000 sf.
Turner goes all in on EV tech for carbon reduction
Construction Dive
MAY 22, 2024
The New York City-based contractor has committed to making its vehicle fleet electric by 2028 while piloting low-emission equipment on various projects.
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Jobsite injuries in New York City decline 20% since 2017
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
The New York City Department of Buildings says the city has had more than a 20% decrease in jobsite injuries since 2017. The department has issued 100,000 Site Safety Training (SST) cards since local legislation passed in 2017 imposed mandatory site safety training for construction workers in the city.
Netflix Expanding With New Production Hub In New York City
Business Facilities
APRIL 22, 2019
Read: Netflix Expanding With New Production Hub In New York City at BusinessFacilities.com. An expanded office space in Manhattan and six sound stages in Brooklyn will create up to $100 million in investments and thousands of jobs within five years.
A future-ready office building for techie workers will soon spring up in New York City
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
The impending demolition of a former retail building in New York City will set the stage for the planned construction of a 240,000-ft, 20-story office building whose design and systems will be flexible enough to support and accommodate this metro’s growing tech and innovation sectors, which are expected to create 100,000 new jobs over the next decade. (..)
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New York City Hires Thornton Tomasetti to Review Facade Inspection Program
ENR Construction
MAY 31, 2024
City officials are considering changes to its program, known as Local Law 11, as part of an effort to remove sidewalk sheds.
NYC construction deaths drop to lowest in nearly a decade
Construction Dive
MAY 7, 2024
The number of injuries, however, increased substantially, according to a New York City Department of Buildings report.
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New York City passes legislation to prevent bird strikes on buildings
BD+C
DECEMBER 18, 2019
New York City recently passed legislation aimed at preventing bird collisions with buildings. The new regulation is believed to be the most broad-reaching bird-friendly building policy in the country.
Michael Capasso Recycles Asphalt for a Cleaner, Greener Future
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Michael Capasso Recycles Asphalt for a Cleaner, Greener Future ccapoccia Fri, 02/24/2023 - 14:29 Michael Capasso Founder & Owner Green Asphalt Michael Capasso is the founder, owner and president of Green Asphalt, a New York City company that produces recycled asphalt pavement materials.
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New York City Owner Elevates Affordable Housing
ENR Construction
APRIL 8, 2024
L+M Development Partners, ENR New York's Owner of the Year, is on the forefront of innovative affordable housing development in the city and across the country.
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Queens Museum exhibit shows New York City as it could have been
BD+C
MAY 23, 2017
Like some sort of Island of Misfit Toys, an entirely different New York City could be created purely out of the structures that were designed for the city but never built. Pei’s Hyperboloid, or Frank Lloyd Wright’s plans for Ellis Island would, individually, have significantly altered the City That Never Sleeps.
Corruption in New York City construction industry is common
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2018
Corruption is common in the New York City construction market , according to a report in The Real Deal. The real estate industry publication says the city’s $45.3 billion construction market suffers from a lack of oversight.
New York City among the top hotel construction pipelines in the United States
BD+C
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
In the most recent Lodging Econometrics (LE) Construction Pipeline Trend report on New York City, LE states that New York City has a total of 155 projects/26,605 rooms in the construction pipeline, one of the top three largest pipelines in the U.S.
KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University
Construction Dive
APRIL 10, 2024
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
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