Fri May 26, 2017
NYC's Major Projects Have New Requirements
A measure that will require contractors to retain construction superintendents for all major projects at buildings over three stories is among the 14 pieces of legislation signed into law May 10 by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio....
Tue May 23, 2017
Construction Kicks Off at McInnis Cement's Bronx Terminal Facility
Work is under way at McInnis Cement's New York terminal. The site in the South Bronx is part of McInnis' network of terminals, strategically located throughout the eastern portion of North America and chosen for their access to efficient waterways, as well as their proximity to the market to minimize truck miles to its customers....
Wed May 17, 2017
U.S. City Named Priciest Construction Market
New York City, long known for its high price of living, has now beat out Switzerland for the title of most expensive construction market, as well. According to a recent New York Post article, the city's average expenditures are at about $354 a foot....
Mon May 15, 2017
NYC Mayor Signs Bill Affecting DOT and Construction Safety Operations
Mayor Bill de Blasio today held public hearings for, and signed, fourteen pieces of legislation into lawIntro. 648-A requires landlords to post a record of bedbug infestations in their buildings and provide any tenant signing a lease with bedbug history; Intro....
Mon May 08, 2017
Come Visit Durante Rentals and New York Takeuchi at the 29thAnnual NYC Parks Construction Equipment & Vehicle Show
Durante Rentals and their earth-moving division, New York Takeuchi, will be showcasing their construction equipment and tools at the 29th NYC Parks Construction Equipment and Vehicle Show. The event hosted by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services and NYC Parks will take place on Thursday, May 11th, from 9:00am till 2:00pm, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park....
Wed May 03, 2017
Bronx Interchange to Undergo $1.8B Makeover
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced a $1.8 billion project to transform the South Bronx by realizing the long-sought reconstruction of the Bruckner-Sheridan Interchange. The Sheridan Expressway will be de-designated as an interstate and replaced with a boulevard design that is both pedestrian and cyclist friendly....
Thu April 27, 2017
Spectacular Bridge Opening Celebrates First Major Bridge Construction in NYC in Fifty Years
First Major New Bridge Constructed in New York City in More Than Fifty YearsGrand Opening Will Be Marked by Spectacular Light Show at New Bridge and Empire State BuildingPremier of “The New York Harbor of Lights” That Will Transform New York's Structures into International Tourist AttractionsGovernor Andrew M....
Maya Rajamani - Fri April 21, 2017
Union Proposes 'Construction Safety Act' After Time Square Accident
A group of labor unions have launched a campaign urging the City Council to pass a construction-safety bill following the death of a worker in Times Square last week. Sunset Park resident Jose Cruz, 59, died after falling from the second floor of a construction site at 1604 Broadway on April 12....
Wed April 19, 2017
Grove GMK6400 Lays Foundation for World's Largest Ferris Wheel
Construction of one of the world's largest Ferris wheels is underway in New York City, and a Grove GMK6400 has helped contractors to build its foundation. The structure—dubbed the New York Wheel—will stand 630 ft tall when it's completed on the northern shore of Staten Island....
Wed April 19, 2017
GTC-1200 Receives Approval for Operation Within New York City
The 130-ton capacity, Tadano Mantis Model GTC-1200 telescopic boom crawler crane has received approval for operation within the city of New York with its full load chart. The GTC-1200 features:• 155-ft., 5-section, full power boom• 12.5 ft....
