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.
Fossil fuel hookups eyed for extinction in new construction
Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for the All-Electric Building Act.
State denies nearly $1 billion in Mario Cuomo bridge construction costs
The state Thruway Authority agrees to pay a fraction of cost overruns on Mario Cuomo bridge project.
Construction union enjoys productive legislative session
New York State Building Trades Council President Gary LaBarbera will discuss his union's victories during the recently completed legislative session.
June 10, 2020: Government construction faces delays with financing drying up
The Capitol Pressroom · June 10, 2020: Government construction faces delays with financing drying up The development process of a major sports center in Utica has hit a bump in the road thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. We discussed
May 18, 2020: Regional reopenings allow non-essential construction to resume
We heard how the regional reopenings will have on construction in those regions with Mike Elemndorf, President and CEO of the Associated General Contractors of New York State
March 31, 2020: COVID-19’s impact on NY construction
Mike Elmendorf, President and CEO of the Associated General Contractors of New York State, discussed how the state’s construction community has been impacted by COVID-19.
