Wed May 31, 2017
Seawall Serves Double Purpose
A new seawall along Staten Island's southern coast will be a multiuse promenade that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says will support recreational and community activities on the island. The Democratic governor on Tuesday ceremonially signed into law about $151 million of state budget money for the project....
Fri May 26, 2017
New Law Requires Construction Supers on NYC Projects Above Three Stories
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....
Fri May 26, 2017
Amtrak Announces New York Penn Station Improvements
Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman announced a series of initiatives to strengthen railroad infrastructure and improve operations and preparedness at New York Penn Station, the nation's busiest rail station and transportation facility....
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....
Fri May 12, 2017
Rototilt Gives Genesee County Excavator Added Flexibility
The Genesee County Highway Department in western New York recently purchased a Hyundai 180W-9A 38,000-lb. wheeled excavator equipped with a Rototilt RT60 rotating coupling system from George & Swede Sales & Service, the Hyundai dealer of western New York State....
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....
Brenda Ruggiero - Fri May 19, 2017
P&G Invests $500M to Build New Plant in Tabler Station, W.Va.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is making a $500 million capital investment to build a new manufacturing plant and warehouse on a tract of land in Tabler Station, W.Va., which is in Berkeley County. This area is near Martinsburg in the rural mountains of the state's western panhandle....
Thu May 18, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Road and Bridge Construction is Underway Throughout the Southern Tier
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that work is underway on $36 million in road and bridge projects in the Southern Tier. The infrastructure projects complement "Southern Tier Soaring," the region's $3.1 billion investment to support economic and community growth....
Thu May 18, 2017
Blaze Destroys Apartment Complex Under Construction Along Hudson
A fire has engulfed a luxury apartment building under construction in suburban Yonkers, New York. WNBC (http://bit.ly/2pPfbSp ) video shows huge orange flames shooting through the building's three stories and roof on Thursday....
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....
