A second look at local subsidies for housing construction
A new report argues that economic development agencies should not be offering tax breaks to incentivize new home building.
Construction Update: Work is underway at the Capitol complex
The Empire State Plaza and Capitol are in a period of transition. We discussed the moving parts with OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy.
Trump halts construction of offshore wind project
NYLCV President Julie Tighe responds to the feds hitting pause on the construction of a wind farm along Long Island.
Businesses wary of expanded construction wage requirements
A coalition of business interests are pushing back on an effort by construction unions to expand prevailing wage rules.
Building a circular construction industry
The construction and demolition industries are major contributors of waste and have a significant carbon footprint.
Construction injury fraud blamed for rising insurance costs
Assembly Insurance Committee Chair David Weprin wants to make construction injury fraud a felony in New York.
Construction projects shaped by obscure state board
New York State Economic Development Council's Ryan Silva explains the work of the state's Public Subsidies Board.
Non-union construction firms leery of project labor agreements
A requirement to impose PLAs on SUNY construction projects worth at least $3 million is a problem for some firms.
Non-union construction shops feel unwelcome in New York
We learn about "merit shop" construction contractors and consider the competitive burdens placed on non-union players.
Library construction needs outpace state funding
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner discusses a recent hearing into the capital needs of libraries around New York.
