New York Building Congress Calls for Zoning Changes to Ease Housing Crisis
ENR Construction
MARCH 28, 2023
The New York Building Congress proposes changes aimed at removing local zoning obstacles and transit-oriented development.
Zoning Laws Stop Wind
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 22, 2014
The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. In a recent New York case, the Town of Allegany issued a special use permit to a landowner on July 11, 2011, allowing it to construct a wind farm. Kaplow Stuart Sustainability Wind turbine zoning'
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Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. One stance the public holds is the need for a ban on residential construction in flood- or fire-prone areas, according to the New York Times. Construction. cbroderick. Tue, 09/08/2020 - 09:37. Codes + Standards.
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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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Flagship Store Retail Construction: 3 Reasons Brands Still Build in a Flagship Location
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 28, 2019
With our firm’s long track record in retail construction, we’ve witnessed firsthand the ebb and flow of activity across this sector over the years. Instead, we are seeing new players setting up shop in these spaces – like the mega four-story Starbucks roastery set to open along the Mag Mile next month.
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Manhattan developers could be forced to demo 20 floors from top of luxury condo
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Legal action taking aim at permits being granted in an alleged zoning loophole could put the nearly complete project's financing in jeopardy and affect at least 20 other projects in New York City.
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Judge Orders New York City Condo Tower to Chop Up To 20 Floors
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Developers' attorney claims the court ruling, which cites zoning irregularities in nearly done project, could invalidate certificates of occupancy for 20 city buildings.
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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3D-Printed Homes Aren't the Future—They're the Now
Pro Builder
MARCH 15, 2021
Two entirely 3D-printed communities are in the works, and the off-site construction companies are calling demand “off the charts.” The first publicly available 3D-printed home hit the market last month, created by New York-based SQ4D and 3D home pioneer ICON just wrapped up four homes in East Austin. Off-Site Construction.
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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 8, 2016
For a list of New York economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Cash Incentives: New York State offers low-cost loans and grants to companies that invest significant capital in the State and commit to the creation and retention of private sector jobs.
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State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2016
Eight investment entities were competitively selected to invest in technology companies and other high growth firms throughout New York State. This year, Innovate NY funding has been deployed to support four biotech companies expand operations in New York City. The Partnership Fund was awarded $2.8 Celmatix Inc.,
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Build Me A Building As Fast As You Can
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 9, 2021
Earlier this week, New York’s First Department, Appellate Division issued its decision related to 200 Amsterdam, [1] overturning the lower court’s decision which would have required 200 Amsterdam to remove several floors of its building in order to comply with zoning. Of the State of N.Y. ,
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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016
HardHatChat
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
A continuing construction labor shortage will result in higher pricing and scheduling challenges in 2016. As we close in on the finish line for 2015, we’re happy to report it’s been a terrific year at Englewood Construction and for many others in the commercial construction industry.
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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2023
Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.
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The Demise of the Starter Home—Here’s Why They’re Being Replaced
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Entry level buyers are finding a nationwide shortage of starter homes in a housing market characterized by soaring home prices and much larger residential construction projects.
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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 11, 2014
The updated New York incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of New York economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.
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Top 10 Ivory Innovations Finalists for the 2023 Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2023
. $300,000 in prize money will be distributed between at least three winners selected across the three award categories—Construction and Design, Public Policy and Regulatory Reform, and Finance. zoning codes through a first-of-its-kind user-friendly online resource.
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New A.D.U. Ordinance Introduced to N.J. Neighborhood
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 10, 2021
a relatively new A.D.U. ordinance allows separate accessory dwelling units in all single-family zones, and in an effort to create more affordable housing, the town is also permitting homeowners to sell units separately from a primary residence as condominiums, The New York Times reports. . New-Construction Projects.
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How Private Housing Additions Are Creating a Back-Alley Market
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Millions of privately built home units are part of an informal housing market unfolding mostly in major cities where the cost of living is high and single-family zoning is limited, The New York Times reports. . Affordability. Housing Markets. Infill Housing. Infill Housing.
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After Superstorm Sandy Floods, New York Considers Ways to Protect Building Systems
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
New York City considers changing zoning and codes to make buildings more resilient to floods.
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Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 9, 2021
Earlier this week, New York’s First Department, Appellate Division issued its decision related to 200 Amsterdam, [1] overturning the lower court’s decision which would have required 200 Amsterdam to remove several floors of its building in order to comply with zoning. Of the State of N.Y. ,
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Manhattan’s East Side Gets Into the ‘Zone’
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
JPMorgan Chase's new headquarters is the first major project under New York City's rezoning initiative, dubbed Greater East Midtown and approved in August, that aims to create 6.8 million sq ft of modern office space in a 73-block area anchored by Grand Central Terminal.
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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Big Bend - Proposed Longest Skyscraper in the World
Construction Equipment
MARCH 23, 2017
New York City has some interesting zoning laws have created a peculiar set of tricks through which developers try to maximize their property’s height in order to infuse it with the prestige of a high rise structure. It seems that a property’s height operates as a license for it to be expensive.
7 towers that define the 'skinny skyscraper' boom [slideshow]
BD+C
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Recent advancements in structural design, combined with the loosening of density and zoning requirements, has opened the door for the so-called "superslim skyscraper.".
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Interest in ADUs as a Housing Solution Continues to Grow
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
According to The New York Times, urban planners and policy makers have looked at ADUs as a solution to the housing crisis, especially for the senior population. Just last month, California enacted new regulations that make the construction of ADUs more affordable. Development.”.
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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 22, 2014
The new law builds on Christie’s commitment to revitalizing New Jersey’s cities. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson.
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NYC Solution to Affordable Housing Shortage: Change Rent Rules
Construction Equipment
MARCH 23, 2016
. . The New York City Council passed sweeping changes to the zoning code on Tuesday, compelling private developers to build low-cost rental units and handing Mayor Bill de Blasio a victory on the centerpiece of his efforts to blunt neighborhood gentrification.
5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities
BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2024
rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.
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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 12, 2012
APA singled out Fifth Avenue for its wealth of historic buildings and districts; vast array of commercial, retail, residential, religious, recreational and cultural uses; and reliance on planning and zoning to guide growth. Burden said, “Fifth Avenue exemplifies what makes New York a great city.
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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Codes Regulations Adaptive Reuse Reconstruction & Renovation Seismic Design Office-to-residential conversion seems like a simple solution to a problem. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units. has adopted SFBC 503.11.1,
Passive House is “In” in 2017
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 8, 2017
Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings. And there is Cornell University’s 250 foot tall 26 story high rise under construction on Roosevelt Island that may be the tallest and biggest Passive building.
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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.”. And, we are not stopping there. The Greater Rochester, NY region is also the U.S.
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Expanding the exterior footprint
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. It also creates a new building zone called the ‘mid-doors,’ a term coined recently by Transsolar’s Erik Olsen, in his series “What is Indoors?”
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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
based Englewood Construction, one of the country's leading commercial construction firms, will sponsor the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., They can hire any national commercial construction firm they want, and they see the best commercial general contractor for their project as Englewood Construction.
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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 1, 2013
New York State’s 54,556 square mile geography is divided into 10 economic regions (according to Empire State Development)—Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Mid-Hudson, Capital District, New York City and Long Island. I-90, NYS Rt.
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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 12, 2012
APA singled out Fifth Avenue for its wealth of historic buildings and districts; vast array of commercial, retail, residential, religious, recreational and cultural uses; and reliance on planning and zoning to guide growth. Burden said, “Fifth Avenue exemplifies what makes New York a great city.
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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary
Safety Services Company
JUNE 12, 2014
New Jersey. Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone. New Mexico’s ban applies only to state-owned or operated state vehicles. Vermont’s law applies only in work zones. Washington D.C. Puerto Rico.
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48 INDUSTRY FOCUS: More Than Just Production And Plating
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 13, 2013
Port Colborne is part of Ontario’s new Gateway Economic Centre and includes an area designated as Niagara’s Economic Growth Zone. When most people think about New York State, they immediately think of New York City, skyscrapers and traffic jams. Genesee County: Vying for the Yogurt Title.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 8, 2013
Nearly 50 fatalities were reported in New York in the days after the storm; the death toll in New Jersey did not exceed 40 thanks to heroic efforts by NJ Gov. In January, HuffPost reported that Sandy damaged or destroyed 305,000 housing units and disrupted more than 265,000 businesses in New York.
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 18, 2013
The largest project in the community’s history, the West Haymarket redevelopment project, was sup- ported financially by the Partnership through the passage of a bond issue that will construct a new 16,000-seat arena. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.
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An Up-Close Look at Toronto’s Construction Boom
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 28, 2022
And though skyscrapers certainly aren’t new to Toronto, a recent construction boom is drastically changing the already impressive skyline, making the city one of the biggest construction sites in all of North America. As with most cities, the catalyst for Toronto’s construction boom is multi-faceted. and Canada.
OSHA urges safety during Sandy cleanup
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. OSHA urges safety during Sandy cleanup.
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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Material Takeoff Sheet for Excel.
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Material takeoff or estimating sheet is the general form of listing and taking off types, sizes and quantities of material required in a bidding process of any construction work. The list of required materials for construction is sometimes referred to as the Material Takeoff List. at 11:04 AM.
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