New Color Options for Sidewalk Sheds and Fences (LL47)
The NYC DOB has introduced new color options for sidewalk sheds and solid construction/demolition fences under Local Law 47 of 2025, effective August 15, 2025
Electrical Jobs Filed in BIS to Be Marked Abandoned After August 23, 2025
Starting August 23, 2025, any electrical job filed in BIS that has not been signed off by the DOB will be marked as “Abandoned” within the system.
Tariffs, Copper, and Common Sense: Why NYC Must Approve PEX for Affordable Housing’s Survival
At a time when federal policy threatens to increase project costs, local policy should be doing everything possible to reduce them.
OP-ED: The Scaffold Law is Crippling New York Construction—Albany Must Act!
Reforming the Scaffold Law is a smart, 21st-century step forward, for workers, taxpayers, and New York’s future.
NYC Construction Sites to Require Worker Wallet Card
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Worker Wallet will officially go into effect, replacing all previously issued individual worker qualification cards for the following certifications:
NYC DOB Announces New Elevator Inspection Pilot Program
Effective June 1, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has initiated a Third-Party Elevator Inspection Pilot Program aimed at streamlining elevator testing, reducing delays, and enhancing compliance.
485-X Isn’t Delivering—It’s Time to Go Back to the Drawing Board
NYC’s 485-x housing incentive is falling short—only 2,600 units built against a 500,000-home goal. Diane Cahill explains why it's time to rethink the program and develop a solution that truly works for New York City.
Final Rule on Artwork for Temporary Protective Structures
This final rule is now in effect and applies to contractors, property owners, and construction managers across New York City.
Amendment Relating to Structurally Compromised Buildings
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has proposed an amendment to the rules relating to potentially structurally compromised buildings.
DOB Announces Amendment of Rules Relating to Rotating Telehandlers and Articulating Boom Cranes
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has proposed an amendment to its rules relating to permitting requirements for rotating telehandlers and articulating boom cranes.