New York Construction News

Latest New York and New Jersey Updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Eydie Cubarrubia

March 30, 2020

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Tracking industry impacts as COVID-19 forces closures and interrupts business across the region.

NYC Announces Fines of up to $10K if Work Continues on Non-Essential Projects

Eydie Cubarrubia

March 30, 2020

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Rules and fines linked to suspended work on most sites take effect March 31, according to the city buildings dept.

Coronavirus and Construction

Corps Leaders Explain Strategy for Rapid Hospital Response

Janice L. Tuchman

Tom Ichniowski

March 28, 2020

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Corps chief, Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, spoke with ENR at New York City's Javits Center about the challenges of setting up temporary space.

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New York Shuts More Projects As COVID-19 Cases Soar

Eydie Cubarrubia

Debra K. Rubin

March 27, 2020

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UPDATE: Non-essential jobsites must close, effective now, except key infrastructure, medical facilities, and affordable housing, with time to insure projects are 'safely stabilized,' state said March 27; NY reports more than 60,000 cases and 965 deaths as of Mar. 30

NYC Mayor de Blasio To Ask for Clarification Around Essential Construction

Eydie Cubarrubia

March 25, 2020

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On a local TV show, de Blasio was asked whether it was necessary to keep all construction sites open.

Environmental Contractors Group Set to Help NYC Construction Sites Face Coronavirus Risks

Eydie Cubarrubia

March 17, 2020

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Construction workers and site supervisors will get training for COVID-19 protection, the latest infectious disease for which the industry is ill-prepared, says NY Environmental Contractors Association chairman Morris Napolitano.