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Viewpoint: Time to Set Higher Safety Goals

Emmitt J. Nelson

February 15, 2016

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Some contractors are stuck in the mid-1980s when it comes to measuring and setting a standard for safety performance.

Experts: New York City Crew May Have Started Securing Crane Too Late

ENR Editors

February 9, 2016

2 Comments

Did the crew working on the crane that collapsed in New York City Feb. 5 act soon enough and have enough time to secure the equipment?

Precautions Failed to Stop Latest Deadly New York City Crane Collapse

Alisa Zevin

February 5, 2016

10 Comments

Operator was placing the crane in a secure position during snow and wind conditions when the accident occurred, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

UMaine’s Harold Alfond W2 Ocean Engineering Lab

Three Firms Test Wave-Power Models at UMaine's 'W2' Lab

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 28, 2016

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Three ocean engineering firms in January completed testing of wave energy converters in a unique wind-wave test basin at the University of Maine, gauging how they will respond to severe offshore storms.

Richard T. Anderson to Step Down as Building Congress President

Milo Riverso will lead search committee

January 27, 2016

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With No NYC Union-Developer Pact on Affordable Housing Incentive, What's Next?

Debra K. Rubin

January 25, 2016

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Two sides were far apart in reaching a deal by Jan. 15 so 421-a property tax abatement expires. Will state lawmakers renew it?

Tamaro oversaw efforts to stabilize World Trade Center foundation

'Below-Grade Guy' Rises on Innovation

George Tamaro earns ENR New York’s Legacy Award for advancing slurry-wall construction and foundation design

Debra K. Rubin

Alisa Zevin

January 25, 2016

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Steep tuition and vertigo steered George J. Tamaro away from architecture and high-rise engineering, so he went underground—becoming one of construction’s most accomplished “below-grade guys” in a 50-plus-year career in New York and globally as a foundation engineer and geotechnical building expert.

ENR New York’s 2016 Top 20 Under 40 Shine in Region

ENR New York’s Top 20 Under 40 young professionals are making a significant industry impact in their developing careers

Alisa Zevin

January 25, 2016

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Chosen from more than 40 submissions, the winners of ENR New York’s Top 20 Under 40 competition are a diverse and dynamic group of individuals working in design and construction across the region.