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What you need to know about Amazon HQs in New York City, Virginia

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Navigating the legal agreements of $5 billion in investments — and requests for helipads.

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Carpenters union, Related strike deal for Hudson Yards

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The developer of the $25 billion project in Manhattan said the agreement secures millions of man-hours for the New York City District Council of Carpenters, at rates that are up to 10.5% lower than the prevailing wage rate.

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Alta Equipment Acquires Hilo Equipment & Services

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Alta Equipment Group today has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hilo Equipment & Services, a privately held distributor of material-handling equipment with three branches in the New York City metro area. Hilo sells new and used material-handling equipment, partnering with…

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Coalition of mayors around the globe pledge net-zero buildings by 2030

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The mayors also agreed that all buildings in their cities, old and new, will be net-zero by 2050. mayors in Los Angeles, New York City, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, and Washington D.C., signed the agreement.

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$111 Per hour - NYC Subway Construction Workers Wage

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Even if you don't live in New York City, a recent New York Times report delving into why the city's subway construction costs are extraordinarily high is fascinating.

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Proposed Underwater Electricity Cable for NYC

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Empire State Connector Corp has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") for authority to negotiate agreements with customers for transmission service on a 260-mile long high voltage direct current ("HVDC") electric transmission line that will deliver 1,000 MW of energy and capacity directly into New York City from (..)

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Labor Dispute Halts Construction at 30 Sites in New York

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Construction work came to a partial halt at approximately 30 sites after group of union concrete workers went on strike, reports Crain’s New York Business. The workers belong to a union group called the New York City District Council of Carpenters.