NYC DOB Update: No More Waivers for Sidewalk Sheds with Expired Permits From September 1, 2023, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has implemented a major new policy regarding sidewalk shed permits. However, the DOB will no longer grant waivers for civil penalties for sidewalk sheds installed with expired permits. This adjustment is…
NYC Department of Buildings Announces Temporary Schedule Changes for September 12, 2023: Limited Office Hours and Buildings After Hours Cancellation The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced an important service update for its borough offices on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The DOB will operate under a modified schedule, resulting in limited in-person…
Safety is essential for every construction project. It’s the duty of the contractor to ensure that every worker, client, and visitor is safe when they’re on-site. With all of the heavy equipment, materials, tools, and surrounding elements, construction sites are pretty dangerous. The best way to keep everyone safe is with stringent regulations. These regulations…
The National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) has designated the first full week in March, March 6-12 this year, as “Women in Construction Week” (WIC Week™) to celebrate women in the construction industry and raise awareness of what women can achieve in construction. WIC Week™ commemorates the history of women’s success in the construction…
3301.13.3 Designation of primary construction superintendent. The permit holder shall designate a primary construction superintendent, prior to the commencement of work, in a form and manner acceptable to the department, for the following types of jobs: The construction of a new building; The full demolition of an existing building; An alteration to an existing building…
Safety is of utmost importance on your construction site. However, even if you implement a robust safety program, Mother Nature may have other ideas. All the personal protective equipment and hazard reporting won’t do much to stop a storm. What precautions can you take against severe weather? How can you ensure that your equipment, structures,…
Safety is one of the most important concerns that any general contractor will have. In fact, the profitability of their business actually depends on it. Without a safe work environment, they run the risk of injuries or damage that could set the job back, if not end it altogether. Ensuring that the job site is…
Many construction workers fail to utilize proper fall protection for different reasons. It could be that setting up a ladder or harness takes too much time, and they can get much more done in a day if they bypass the proper safety precautions. Whatever the reason, the sad truth is that of the 1,008 deaths in construction…
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of workplace accidents in the construction industry. OSHA has reported that the primary cause of these accidents is the violations of work-safety procedures. Because of the inherent dangers of working in construction, these accidents can have severe consequences. Because of this, it is of the utmost…
Being safe should be the first priority at any site or workplace. Most accidents at construction sites result from simple and common mistakes that can be easily avoided if enough effort is made. It is no secret that construction sites with heavy machinery and a lot of workers are very risky and anything can happen.…