Mon January 08, 2018
Contractors Are Optimistic About Strong Economy, Tax, Regulatory Cuts
Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018 as contractors are optimistic that economic conditions will remain strong as tax rates and regulatory burdens fall, according to survey results released Jan....
Mon January 08, 2018
ACEC N.Y. Recognizes Anthony With Engineering Awards
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York announced that Erdman Anthony will receive two 2018 Engineering Excellence Awards: a platinum award for the rehabilitation design of the Beaverkill Covered Timber Bridge in Sullivan County and a gold award for the replacement design of the South Cascade Drive/Miller Road Bridge over Cattaraugus Creek in Erie and Cattaraugus counties....
Chuck Harvey - Fri January 05, 2018
$215M U.S. Land Port of Entry Project Under Way
A $215 million U.S. Land Port of Entry project under way in Alexandria Bay, N.Y., involves replacement of the port of entry with a larger and more efficient facility at the much-used U.S.-Canada border crossing....
Emily Buenzle - Tue January 03, 2017
2018 Promises Worldwide Architectural Marvels
With many projects set to wrap up in the coming months around the world, 2018 is quickly turning into the year of memorable architecture. CNN recently compiled a list of buildings set for completion this year:China Resources Headquarters, Shenzhen, China: Designed by KPF Associates, this 72-story skyscraper made primarily of steel and reinforced concrete will be home to offices, a museum, retail space, performance hall and auditorium....
Tue January 02, 2018
Project REAP Graduates 35 From NYC Class of 2017
A group of 35 participants from Project REAP (Real Estate Associate Program) NYC recently held their graduation ceremony to build on the success of the program's effort to expand minority participation in commercial real estate....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017
Readers' Choice: Best Industry Stories of 2017
As the year comes to a close, we would like to thank you, our readers, for choosing CEG as your trusted source for construction news. While this year has seen a multitude of major construction projects, announcements, legislation and more, 10 stories topped the list as most-popular, chosen by our online community....
Emily Buenzle - Fri December 29, 2017
Editors' Picks: Top 10 Construction Stories of 2017
From high-profile infrastructure to politically-charged projects, innovative equipment to billion-dollar builds, the construction industry made a big impact all over the country in 2017. While there were countless projects, events and stories worth talking about throughout the year, here is a list of our editors' top 10 picks:1....
Colleen Long - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed December 27, 2017
Construction Temporarily Stopped at Church Destroyed on 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — Construction on a Greek Orthodox church to replace one that was crushed in the Sept. 11 attacks has been temporarily suspended amid rising costs and questions over how donations have been managed....
Fri December 22, 2017
TWA Hotel at NYC's JFK Airport Celebrates Topping Out
MCR, the seventh-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States, joined hundreds of construction workers at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Dec. 12 to top out the TWA Hotel's first hotel structure....
Fri December 22, 2017
Cuomo, Christie Set Aside $5.55B for Hudson Rail Tunnel
The governors of New York and New Jersey announced their plan to provide $5.55 billion or half the total project cost to build a proposed Gateway Tunnel under the Hudson River for passenger trains moving in and out of New York City....
