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ISSUE #54 FALL 2025
The Restoration of the Convent of the Sacred Heart’s Landmark Houses
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Legalized adult-use cannabis + absolute liability Scaffold Law = ?
Why is reform of LABOR LAW 240 more urgent than ever now? On March 31, New York became the 15th state in the nation to legalize cannabis....
Jun 14, 20218 min read


“Scaffold Law is holding back affordable housing”
In an Op-Ed in Crain’s New York Business titled “New York's Scaffold Law is holding back affordable housing” Jolie Milstein, president...
Jun 14, 20211 min read
US Department of Labor announces new members of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh has appointed 15 individuals to serve as members on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and...
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Bird friendly design requirements for all new buildings and alterations
Local Law 15 of 2020 goes into effect on January 10, 2021 The Jacob K. Javits Center, newly completed full replacement of exterior...
Dec 28, 20201 min read


Worker Safety Days 1 and 2
During consecutive sessions at the week-long Build Safe / Live Safe Digital 2020 Conference, the NYC Buildings Department presented the...
Dec 28, 20204 min read


Fostering a “culture of safety”
DOB’s 2020 Digital: Safety, Innovation & Sustainability Conference DOB Commissioner Melanie E. LaRocca during the Worker Safety Report...
Dec 28, 20202 min read
Site Safety Training extended to March 1, 2021
On August 27, the New York City Council voted to extend the deadline for workers to acquire 40 hours of site safety training (SST) from...
Dec 28, 20201 min read
Winners of the “Carbon Neutrality” and“Hack the Building Code” competitions
The winners of the DOB’s Carbon Neutrality and Hack the Building Code Innovation Challenges presented their entries during keynote...
Dec 28, 20202 min read


The best NY construction and real estate firms urge Cuomo to grant a moratorium on Scaffold Law
With the renewal of construction activity across New York, the Scaffold Law Reform Coalition (SLRC) and the New York City Special Riggers...
Jul 13, 20204 min read


COVID-19 preparedness plan - Safety policies & procedures for the construction industry
The Andromeda Academy of Construction Trades, a DOB-aproved training provider in New York City, has developed a COVID-19 safety policies...
Jul 13, 20201 min read


FISP and the Climate Mobilization Act
As building owners strive to
comply with the FISP, they need
to keep in mind that the 2020
NYC Energy Conservation Code
(NYCECC), a wholly n
Jul 13, 20202 min read


Steps to restart your project
Site-specific health plan, affirmation and other requirements The new guidance reinforces the New York State Department of Health’s...
Jul 13, 20203 min read
Amnesty program for failing to file a façade report during Cycle 8
For a limited time and in the interest of public safety, the NYC DOB has enacted a FISP Cycle 9 Amnesty Program only for non-compliant...
Jul 8, 20201 min read


Job hazard analysis & PPE
OSHA’s safety guidance for the construction workforce The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently released a guidance with...
Jul 8, 20202 min read


FISP Cycle 9: What changes for building owners
The NYC DOB’s Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) Cycle 9 launched on February 21, 2020 with significantly strengthened...
Jul 8, 20204 min read


Virtual presentation outlines key points on FISP - Cycle 9
On May 28, ICRI Metro-NY presented a virtual meeting on “Local Law 11/FISP- Navigating the Changes and What it Means for You,” postponed...
Jul 8, 20202 min read
Building Owners Must Notify Tenants of Violations
Effective December 5, 2019, building owners must post copies of any violations issued for the property as described below: • If the...
Jan 22, 20202 min read


FISP Cycle 9 Starts on February 21, 2020
Cycle 9 of the “Facade Inspection Safety Program” (FISP) starts on February 21, 2020, and runs through February 21, 2024. According to...
Jan 22, 20201 min read


Drones to the Rescue?
By Paul Millman, PE, RA SUPERSTRUCTURES ENGINEERS + ARCHITECTS In a recent Op-Ed, Queens city councilman, Paul Vallone and Carlo...
Jan 22, 20202 min read


New Safety Standards For Elevators
On January 2nd, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S.4080-C/A.4509) to improve elevator safety. This new law requires all...
Jan 22, 20201 min read


How Is the Industry Preparing to Meet the December 1st Site Safety Training Deadline
December 1, 2019. That is the deadline for compliance with Phase 2 of site safety training for Local Law 196 of 2017.
Oct 14, 20194 min read


Site Safety Training Grants to Small Construction Firms
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) announced that SBS is accepting applications from small construction firms for a...
Oct 14, 20191 min read


Defining the Specs: What Info Should a Site Safety ID Card Contain?
NYC DOB approved course providers are authorized to issue a Site Safety Training (SST) Card to any individual who completes the DOB...
Oct 14, 20191 min read


Skyline Presents at Northwell Health’s Safety Symposium
Skyline Restoration was invited to present at the Northwell Health’s annual Safety Symposium that took place on September 26, 2019 at the...
Oct 14, 20191 min read
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