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.
Building a more energy efficient construction code
The Hochul administration is beginning the process of updating the state's energy code.
Hochul looks to incentivize new home construction
Gov. Kathy Hochul is using her existing executive powers to increase the pace of new home construction in New York.
State to phase out fossil fuel appliances in new construction
Decarbonization Coalition New York Director Lisa Dix explains how the new rules will work when they take effect.
State regulators urged to require all-electric new construction
Rewiring America New York Policy Director Michael Hernandez discusses the power of an obscure regulatory council.
