What happens when the safety plan that protected your crew on Day 1 no longer fits the job site you’re standing on today? Many contractors in the construction industry assume their site-specific safety plan only needs to be written once. But as the scope of work changes, so do the responsibilities, hazards, and expectations. Your…
Construction carries high risk. One small mistake can throw the whole project off track or lead to serious injuries. That’s why effective safety staffing strategies must come early and stay consistent throughout the job. Some companies treat safety as paperwork. But when incidents occur, those boxes they checked don’t protect workers. Fundamental safety strategies involve…
The NYC Department of Buildings has extended the deadline for submitting your Calendar Year 2024 benchmarking report. Instead of the original May 1 deadline, you now have until June 30, 2025, to file. This change gives you extra time to submit your property’s energy and water use data without risking penalties. If you haven’t filed…
No one shows up at a construction site hoping to deal with injuries or emergencies. Every worker wants to finish the day the same way they started: safe and in one piece. That’s why you need an effective safety plan. Whether your site covers a few blocks or a few city streets, building a clear,…
If you tried visiting the NYC Department of Buildings’ Manhattan office on Friday, April 25, and found the doors closed early, you weren’t alone. All customer service windows and offices at 280 Broadway shut down at 1 PM that day. This update is for anyone who may have missed the announcement or still has questions…
Starting September 2, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings will require updated forms and documents for fire pump and standpipe flow tests. These rules apply whether you’re doing one test or both at the same time. If you plan to submit an inspection request after this date, you’ll need to follow the new steps and…