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Workers, local officials rally for new construction safety law in New York City

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More than 200 construction workers, union officials, labor leaders and supporters rallied in support of a package of bills intended to strengthen construction site safety in New York City. Citing a rise in construction-related deaths, supporters called on the City Council to pass the Construction Safety Act.

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NYC Construction Workers Rally in Support of Construction Safety Act

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Construction workers from various trades, union officials, labor leaders and supporters rallied in Manhattan Wednesday morning to urge the New York City Council to pass the Construction Safety Act to strengthen construction site safety.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. 14B ‘Green New Deal’ for NYC Has Opportunities, Drawbacks for Contractors.

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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

Construction Marketing

” Multiple women have complained that much of their equipment was made with men in mind, creating a safety hazard for women and others on the job site. About unions…. You see very few women in [the non-union] side, and if you do see them they’re holding a stop or slow sign or flagging.

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Update: NYC Council Passes Mandatory Training Bill

Construction Equipment

In an unanimous 42-0 vote, the New York City Council approved a bill requiring workers on most construction sites (three stories high and greater) to complete at least 40 hours of safety training.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

He’s also working on several initiatives, including implementing technology across all construction sites for Bremer’s team and project leads, as well as improving collaboration through digital tools. . Christian is truly an asset at Bremer, and there’s no doubt that he will continue to take the company’s tech initiatives to new heights. .

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Additionally, per HUD guidelines, 80 percent of the funds will be dedicated to the nine most heavily impacted counties in the state: Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Union. The ads will continue to run throughout the year in top metro areas based on alignment with New Jersey’s target industry sectors.