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More NYC Projects To Be Classified As Major Projects, Expanding Safety Oversight Requirements

Effective December 11, 2024, the definition of a “major project” will expand from any project that is 10 or more stories or at least 125’ tall to include any project that is 7 or more stories or 75’ tall. This change is the...more

New York Amends Its Law on Withholding of Retainage and Final Invoicing on Private Construction Projects

On November 17, 2023, Governor Hochul signed a bill placing significant restrictions on the amount of retainage that can be withheld from contractors and subcontractors, and permitting the earlier submission of final billing...more

Clarifying Section 881: New York State may Soon Provide more Guidance on Neighbor Access Agreements

When performing work on your property, there is often a need to access a neighbor’s property. This is nothing new. However, under the current scheme, there is no framework for whether that access is obtained through a...more

Is Your Contract Ready for the Ongoing Impact of COVID?

The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted two years, and while offices, projects, and the rest of life begin to return to pre-pandemic normal, the construction material supply chain and costs have not. In fact, it appears as though...more

Vaccination Requirements Put Trades in the Middle but Path Forward is Clear

The construction industry, like many others, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the industry adjusts to the new normal, not everyone is on the same page. Many project owners, rather than risk site shutdowns and...more

NY Contractors Face Increased Liability And Administrative Costs From Proposed Amendments To Wage Theft Prevention Act

The State of New York is poised to pass wage theft legislation that could have a major impact on the construction industry across the state. Among other things, it would impose greater liability risk on prime contractors and...more

NYC DOB To Resume COVID Fines And Penalties

The New York City Department of Buildings announced that starting Wednesday, July 8, 2020, it would resume issuing violations and penalties of $5,000.00 per violation with the potential for a Stop Work Order for sites which...more

NYC Resumes Full Construction As Focus Turns To Jobsite Safety And Disease Control

On Monday, June 8, 2020, unrestricted construction resumed in New York City. Even projects considered non-essential or otherwise exempted can restart. However, this does not mean that a project can simply forge ahead without...more

NYC DOB Guidance Is Now In Line With State

In new guidance issued by the New York City Department of Buildings brings their stated policies in line with latest guidance from Empire State Development. Three basic categories of construction are permitted to continue:...more

NYC DOB Provides Guidance On Permitted Construction, Narrows Affordable Housing Exception

In March of this year, New York State issued restrictions on the operation of all businesses, providing some exceptions for businesses viewed as “essential.” Construction services were included as “essential.” Later in the...more

NYC DOB Tells Contractors How To Safely Wind Down Construction Sites

As a result of the “stop work order” on construction in New York State, many projects are now being suspended. In shutting down, it is crucial that the workforce and the public are protected. The Department of Buildings (DOB)...more

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