Learn about NYC’s new sidewalk shed lighting standards under Local Law 47 of 2025. The DOB now requires brighter, safer illumination to improve pedestrian visibility and safety citywide.

The NYC Department of Buildings has introduced  expanded color options for sidewalk sheds and solid construction or demolition fences under Local Law 47 of 2025 (LL47) , effective August 15, 2025. Previously, these protective structures were required to be hunter green, with limited allowances for white. PHOTO: SPRING SCAFFOLDING Local Law 47 now authorizes three standard colors—hunter green, metallic gray, and white—for all sidewalk sheds and fences. For existing buildings (

Local Law 47 of 2025 raises the minimum sidewalk shed height in NYC from 8 to 12 feet to improve safety, visibility, and pedestrian access.

Skyline Restoration celebrates Gladding, McBean’s 150th anniversary in Lincoln, California—honoring a legacy of artistry, craftsmanship, and innovation in architectural terra cotta, clay, and tile products.

The ICRI Metro NY Chapter hosted a sold-out dinner meeting at Club 101, showcasing the new ACI 563-25 concrete repair standard. Learn how it enhances project clarity, reduces disputes, and supports better concrete restoration practices.

A behind-the-scenes look at how engineers safely restored the viaduct ceiling under Park Avenue’s historic Helmsley Building. The Park...

Revised criteria for the Long Standing Shed (LSS) program lower the threshold from five years to three. PHOTO: STOCK.ADOBE.COM The NYC...

An award-winning restoration uncovers a hidden 20th-century roofing system—and a modern solution forged through collaboration. The...

Legislation sponsored by Council Member Keith Powers, directs the DOB to recommend new sidewalk shed designs by September 30, 2025....

On February 26, 2025, Skyline Restoration welcomed Gladding McBean representatives to their Long Island City campus for a presentation...

Demo Day 2024: Presented by Skyline Restoration, ICRI Metro NY and National Women in Roofing – NYC Council On October 16, 2024, Skyline...

Explore how Tariffs and Construction Material Prices impact New York's construction costs. Learn about the effects of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and lumber.