One year ago, on October 16, 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stood at the podium advertising the slogan ‘SAFER NYC’ to announce...

New York University (NYU) is the largest private university in the United States. Established on April 18, 1831 by Albert Gallatin, then...

By Reba Ashby, CANY Industrial Rope Access (IRA) is a type of advanced access where technicians use ropes to descend or ascend a building...

The construction industry is inherently risky, but with careful planning and proper training, an organization can identify and manage...

In May 2018, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) launched its Permit Application Finder, an interactive web map...

Best Practices Summit Explains and Updates Crowd of 350+ from Industry on Laws, Codes and Requirements for Construction Safety There is a...

The Chelsea Stratus: 101 West 24th Street Balcony Repairs Chelsea is one of New York City’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods,...

On Tuesday, May 15, contractors, building owners and advocates from across the state gathered in Albany to lobby for Scaffold Law...

The chair of New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, Meenakshi Srinivasan, served her last day on June 1st following the...

In the previous issue of SKYlines, we provided an in-depth overview on Local Law 196, formerly known as Introduction 1447-C, which made...

The Astor Library was the subject of the Landmarks Preservation Commission's first public hearing in 1965. The Landmarks Preservation...

Consolidation of the healthcare industry has accelerated in recent years creating heightened competition requiring healthcare systems and...

Effective on December 28, 2017, Local Law 159 of 2017: Safe Construction Bill of Rights requires building owners of multiple dwellings to...

NRCA has announced it will hold Roofing Day in D.C. 2018 from March 6-7. The event aims to bring the roofing industry together to meet...

The following industry events, trade shows and conferences are designated as opportunities for construction professionals to exchange...

After long debate among union, non-union and real estate groups, the New York City Council unanimously passed the construction safety...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard – one for construction...

116 John Street a National Register of Historic Places Manhattan’s Financial District has been an epicenter for business and trade since...

Typical freeze/thaw cycles lead to the deterioration of concrete. This is where concrete coating come in. Concrete is among the most...

No building is in perfect condition, particularly in a city as old as New York. Issues from minor maintenance to major damage are often...

Weather-resistant balcony enclosures (such as windows or solid walls), as well as open screen balcony enclosures more than 40 feet above...

Effective November 6, 2017, all jobs requiring a Registered Construction Superintendent (CS) will now also require a Site Safety Plan...

By Thomas E. Kramer, P.E., CSP* In November, OSHA issued a final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems...

The SoHo district in Lower Manhattan has a rich history defined by architectural transformations and socioeconomic shifts. SoHo, short...