New York Construction News

New York Construction News provides New York-specific updates on the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.

Canceled WSP Contract Sends Message To NY Construction Industry

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has imposed a 10% fee cut on current projects and its CEO has talked of the importance of stricter future treatment of large companies.

McLaren, Wallendas Engineer Entertainment

Eydie Cubarrubia

July 1, 2019

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ABC TV viewers were thrilled by high-wire-walking siblings Nik and Lijana Wallenda when they brought their act to New York City on June 23, but Woodcliff Lake, N.J., firm McLaren Engineering Group might have been the real star.

Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation

On the Scene: Natural History Museum's Groundbreaking for the Sci-Curious, More

July 1, 2019

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Science-minded first-graders, along with politicians and American Museum of Natural History participants, helped to officially break ground for the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation on June 12.

Transportation and Transit

Engineers Face Demand For Fee Cut On NY Projects

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants 10% off current contract work

Richard Korman

May 28, 2019

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It isn’t clear how many engineers complied with the cut required by the transportation authority.

On the Scene: Urban Land Institute Awards Developer Excellence

May 7, 2019

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Melanie La Rocca Is New Head of NYC's Dept. of Buildings

Eydie Cubarrubia

May 6, 2019

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School Construction Authority VP is named to the post three months after her predecessor left the position.

Construction Lawsuits

Safety Accusations Fly in Dispute Between New York Developer and Contractor

Richard Korman

April 30, 2019

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Claims about the settlement of the structure during construction are part of the conflict.

Eydie Cubarrubia

April 17, 2019

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After three New York City construction workers died on the job within six days, officials are demanding stronger safety measures and promising punitive action against those responsible.