Creating a new “culture of accountability” is why work at 322 construction sites—and counting—across all five New York City boroughs were shut down over risky conditions last month, the city buildings department chief told ENR on June 30.
The Dept. of Buildings began new “zero tolerance” safety sweeps June 1. According to the agency, the crackdown is in response to seven construction site deaths so far this year, with three occurring within two weeks in May.