Builders embrace the megaproject boom
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2024
There are key ways to de-risk multibillion-dollar jobs like the Gateway Program in New York and New Jersey, according to panelists at a recent webinar.
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.
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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
New York State Thruway Auth. The New York State Thruway Authority (the owner) sued CHA Consulting, Inc. The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment. CHA Consulting, Inc. , 3d 832 (Albany Co.,
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Construction Law: June 2024
Construction Law
JUNE 3, 2024
News Our regular news round up focusses on a disputes survey that suggests artificial intelligence will have an impact on contracts sooner than many think; a Labour Party plan that involves scrapping the IPA and the NIC; and a landmark legal victory for the government that forces a freeholder to fix serious building safety issues in a tower block.
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Shut down all nonessential jobsites to protect construction workers from COVID-19: A superintendent's perspective
Construction Dive
MARCH 24, 2020
By continuing construction on sites that aren't critical for a community's wellbeing, companies are putting their people at risk in favor of schedule and profit, writes New York-based superintendent James Lang.
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New York State Voters Approve $4.2B Green Infrastructure Bond Measure
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The measure—which will fund efforts including climate change mitigation, flood risk reduction, infrastructure resilience and drinking-water protection—also includes a prevailing wage requirement.
State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 30, 2019
New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.
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Leaders See Rewards, Risks in Transformational Infrastructure
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Energy and resilience megaprojects starting and planned in New York and New Jersey pose big logistical challenges but will generate major economic and quality of life benefits, said public and private sector industry experts at recent ENR forum in New York City.
Officials See Rewards, Risks in Transformational Infrastructure
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Energy and resilience megaprojects starting and planned in New York and New Jersey pose big logistical challenges but will generate major economic and quality of life benefits, said public and private sector industry experts at recent ENR forum in New York City.
NY-NJ Industry Leaders See Reward, Risk in Transformational Infrastructure
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Energy and resilience megaprojects starting and planned in New York and New Jersey pose big logistical challenges but will generate major economic and quality of life benefits, said public and private sector industry experts at recent ENR forum in New York City.
Jobsites Not Complying with COVID-19 Guidelines Risk Large Fines from Cities, OSHA
Pro Builder
JULY 22, 2020
Jobsites Not Complying with COVID-19 Guidelines Risk Large Fines from Cities, OSHA. In New York City, Texas, and Maryland, officials have been open with their threats: no mask, no job. New York City residents filed 6,127 complaints against contractors through their nonemergency system. Construction.
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Webinars and Construction Events in March 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
With no shortage of networking and learning opportunities this month, you’ll find construction events happening from California to New York, and every time zone in between. Come learn about the latest in construction technology, industry moves, and popular trends that could have a major impact on your business.
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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 26, 2022
Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. In celebration of Construction Safety Week, we’re exploring some of those advancements, which are pushing the industry forward and making it safer for all. . Wearables & IoT.
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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2018
Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. A similar incident occurred in New York, and the contractor and subcontractor were charged with manslaughter. Conduct Regular Inspections.
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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 15, 2022
If you have Googled, “ Virginia Pay If Paid ” or “ Virginia Pay When Paid ” or “ Pay if Paid Enforceable ” or “ best construction lawyer ever “, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery ). If you have construction projects in Virginia, then read on. North Carolina. South Carolina.
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Controlling Total Cost of Risk in Construction
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Controlling Total Cost of Risk in Construction Four key strategies to improve total cost of risk and drive successful construction outcomes mhodges Wed, 02/28/2024 - 10:14 The global construction industry is expected to grow by 85% to $15.5 trillion by 2030, but this growth comes with risk management challenges.
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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks
BD+C
APRIL 10, 2023
4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks.
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Army Corps Proposes $53B NY-NJ Harbor Barrier Plan
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Proposed infrastructure is intended to manage future coastal storm risks in and around New York City.
Climate Change Is Driving Up Demand for Stormproof Homes
Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2022
As a result, homeowners are fortifying their homes with resilient and sustainable materials like stronger windows, thicker insulation, and passive solar power, while builders and architects are reevaluating traditional framing and assembly methods for greater durability in at-risk environments. Construction Quality. Environmental.
NY Appellate Court Enforces Pay-If-Paid Provision Against Party With No Lien Rights
Constructlaw
APRIL 11, 2023
3d 55 (1st Dep’t 2022) The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division recently affirmed a ruling enforcing a pay-if-paid provision. Dewberry) contracted with the New York City Economic Development Corporations’ Build-It- Back Hurricane Sandy Program to inspect homes for structural, asbestos, and lead paint issues.
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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. That percentage is significantly lower than both June’s unemployment rate (4.7
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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
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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10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses
Levelset
AUGUST 31, 2022
Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best construction insurance companies. Best construction insurance companies. The Hartford.
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Cuomo Seeks Construction of Gas Pipeline Suspension
Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2016
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged federal energy regulators on Monday to suspend construction on a Spectra Energy Corporation's Algonquin natural-gas pipeline saying it may pose safety risks because of its proximity to Entergy Corporation's Indian Point nuclear power plant.
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Construction Equipment
MARCH 1, 2016
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged federal energy regulators on Monday to suspend construction on a Spectra Energy Corp. Algonquin natural-gas pipeline saying it may pose safety risks because of its proximity to Entergy Corp.'s s Indian Point nuclear power plant.
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A More Even Field: The Eleventh Circuit Overrules Its Precedent and Joins Most Circuits on the Applicability of Domestic FAA Grounds to Vacate Nondomestic Arbitration Awards[1]
Constructlaw
AUGUST 3, 2023
2] The court’s decision overruled two of its prior cases, holding that Article V of the New York Convention and Chapter 2 of the FAA provided the exclusive grounds for challenging the enforcement of a nondomestic arbitration award. [3] Hidroelectrica Santa Rita S.A. but involving a non-U.S. arbitration law. .; (2) arbitration law.
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Editorial: University' Project Team's Risks Pay Off
ENR Construction
MARCH 15, 2017
It was a risky job, subject to myriad variables, the least of which was the fickle currents of New York City’s tidal East River.
The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Turner Construction Company , the U.S.
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Builders in Tough Spot as Construction Costs Increase Amid Insatiable Demand
Pro Builder
JUNE 1, 2021
Builders in Tough Spot as Construction Costs Increase Amid Insatiable Demand. The demand for lower density living and larger, more flexible homes increased the rate of construction, but the buyers keep coming, putting home builders in a hard spot. Construction. Construction. cbroderick. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 10:14.
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constructionattorneyblog: New York court holds that contractor.
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 30, 2012
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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Feds Add NYC Region to Gulf of Mexico in Offshore Wind Development Spurt
ENR Construction
JUNE 12, 2021
Administration launches lease process in seeking comment on developer interest and risks for energy projects in shallow waters southeast of New York City and off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
Claims Under Builders' Risk Policies Likely to Follow Sandy's Trail
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
How many builders' risk claims will follow the superstorm still remains unclear, as does much of the economic loss suffered by New York City.
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There Will Be More Idas
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
At least 29 people were killed as a result of the storm in New York and New Jersey and just outside of Philadelphia, according to reports. Flash flooding caused chaos in the nation’s largest city, with homes in the New York region filling with water and tornadoes ripping through Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
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Almost a SIXTH of pregnant women in one New York hospital are found to have coronavirus – but almost all of them had NO symptoms
Construction Test
APRIL 25, 2020
Almost a sixth of pregnant woman in New York have been found to have coronavirus in a small study. Scientists have yet to establish the true risk of COVID-19 to both pregnant women and their babies and studies are ongoing. . The findings come as New York nears 195,500 cases, the highest number for the US.
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Resilience is the Future of Real Estate and USGBC Spells it RELi
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 17, 2019
The day before, the City of New York released the Lower Manhattan Climate Resilience Study , identifying more than $10 Billion of capital projects for the resilience of Lower Manhattan, including floodproofing by extending the shoreline into the East River. GBCI’s newest rating system, RELi 2.0 GBCI’s newest rating system, RELi 2.0
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Obesity is the biggest ‘chronic’ risk factor for coronavirus hospitalizations, largest US study of COVID-19 finds
Construction Test
APRIL 27, 2020
Two New York University studies looking at 8,000 patients found being over 65 or having a BMI above 30 were the biggest risk factors for COVID-19 admissions. . A separate study found patients under 60 are twice as likely to need hospital care or ventilation if they were obese, making it the second biggest risk factor.
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Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. ENR New York. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Construction methods & equipment.
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NYC Proposal Puts Sliding Scale on Wrongful Death Penalties
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 18, 2017
If New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has her way, unsafe contractors who put their worker's lives at risk will face lesser penalties based on what they can afford to pay - even if their employee has already paid with their life or life-long disability.
How Much is Your Life Worth? Depends On Who You Work For
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 18, 2017
If New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has her way, unsafe contractors who put their worker's lives at risk will face lesser penalties based on what they can afford to pay - even if their employee has already paid with their life or life-long disability.
Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 15, 2023
Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in. There's also the technology side, where innovations like AI, AR, and robotics take the construction sector to the next level of advancement. So without further ado, we're thrilled to introduce Autodesk's Construction Champions 2023. Wilson & Co.
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5 things developers should know about mass timber
BD+C
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
C, up to 14% of species assessed by the IPCC report will face a high risk of extinction. Embodied emissions are the ‘baked in’ carbon dioxide (and equivalent gas) emissions associated with material sourcing, manufacturing, and construction, and end of life. Even if global warming is limited to 1.5°C, Think long term.
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Construction of World Trade Centers
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
In gaining approval for the project, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed to take over the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad which became the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH). The complex was located in the heart of New York City’s downtown financial district and contained 13.4
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New Study Measures High Impact from BIM on the Success of Complex Projects
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 30, 2015
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Complex construction projects such as hospitals, laboratories, airports and high-tech manufacturing have the greatest risk for costly problems, but a new study by Dodge Data & Analytics, conducted with the partnership and support of the U.S.
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Top Railway Projects in the US
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 17, 2022
There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . New York East Side Access. Autodesk Construction Cloud helps government agencies, contractors, and consultants win and implement projects safely and efficiently.
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