Thu April 27, 2017
Spectacular Bridge Opening Celebrates First Major Bridge Construction in NYC in Fifty Years
First Major New Bridge Constructed in New York City in More Than Fifty YearsGrand Opening Will Be Marked by Spectacular Light Show at New Bridge and Empire State BuildingPremier of “The New York Harbor of Lights” That Will Transform New York's Structures into International Tourist AttractionsGovernor Andrew M....
RACHEL SHAPIRO - Mon April 24, 2017
2017 Paving Plan: DOT to Resurface over 200 Miles of Staten Island Roads
While last winter wasn't as grueling as some of those in the city's past, more than 200 miles of the borough's roads will get a facelift, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT), and potholes will be filled throughout the season....
Maya Rajamani - Fri April 21, 2017
Union Proposes 'Construction Safety Act' After Time Square Accident
A group of labor unions have launched a campaign urging the City Council to pass a construction-safety bill following the death of a worker in Times Square last week. Sunset Park resident Jose Cruz, 59, died after falling from the second floor of a construction site at 1604 Broadway on April 12....
Thu April 20, 2017
Local Law Firm Takes Construction Company's Case in Water Contamination Suit
The law firm that has been representing people in Hoosick Falls dealing with PFOA water contamination has now filed a lawsuit on behalf of a construction company. Weitz and Luxenberg is representing R.M....
Wed April 19, 2017
Grove GMK6400 Lays Foundation for World's Largest Ferris Wheel
Construction of one of the world's largest Ferris wheels is underway in New York City, and a Grove GMK6400 has helped contractors to build its foundation. The structure—dubbed the New York Wheel—will stand 630 ft tall when it's completed on the northern shore of Staten Island....
Wed April 19, 2017
Site Sim Proves a Little Gem for New York Garnet Mine
Just a few hours' drive north of New York City, the Adirondack Mountains offer a tranquil respite for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. The outdoor life is also good for business....
Wed April 19, 2017
GTC-1200 Receives Approval for Operation Within New York City
The 130-ton capacity, Tadano Mantis Model GTC-1200 telescopic boom crawler crane has received approval for operation within the city of New York with its full load chart. The GTC-1200 features:• 155-ft., 5-section, full power boom• 12.5 ft....
Wed April 19, 2017
Panel Chooses Team for $1.5B Javits Project
Howard Zemsky, Empire State Development president, CEO and commissioner announced the selection of the design-build team for the $1.5 billion expansion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a rigorous evaluation process utilizing five groups of technical experts, a blue-ribbon selection panel has chosen LendLease Turner as the design-build team that will coordinate and construct the massive project on Manhattan's West Side....
Michael Scotto - NY1 - Tue April 18, 2017
Construction Begins On Hudson Yards Centerpiece
Construction is set to begin April 18 on a crucial element of the Hudson Yards mega project on Manhattan's west side. Work will begin on the “vessel,” described as an interactive piece of art that will sit in the middle of the public square....
Mon April 17, 2017
Utility: Old Power Lines Under Lake Champlain to Be Replaced
A utility says construction is going to begin soon to replace power lines that run beneath Lake Champlain between Vermont and New York. The Vermont Electric Power Company, which distributes electricity across the state, says construction is due to begin the week of April 17 to replace the cables that are part of VELCO's Plattsburgh-to-Vermont line that were installed in 1958....
