DOB’s Innovation Review Board (IRB) Still Accepting New Applications
The Innovation Review Board (IRB) aims to evaluate and leverage new technologies for their potential use in the city's construction and development sectors...
How DOB’s New Definition of ‘Major Building’ Will Impact Your Jobsite
By now, you're probably aware that beginning December 11, 2024, the definition of a 'major building' is set to change. What you might not be aware of, however, is exactly how this change will affect future projects in New York City...
New Federal Reporting Requirement for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)
If you own or manage a corporation or LLC, there's a chance that you may be required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) form by the January 1, 2025, deadline.
DOB: Training and Certification Extension for Limited HMO License
Individuals who submit an application for an articulating boom crane, mini crane, or telehandler Limited Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) License by November 6, 2024, will have until May 6, 2025, to complete the 8-hour HMO licensing course and obtain the national (i.e., NCCCO) certification.
DOB: NCCCO Certification Revision to New York City Hoisting Machine Operator License
Beginning November 7, 2024, New York City licensed HMOs will need to hold a relevant NCCCO certification to operate an articulating boom crane or rotating telehandler.
DOB: Unlicensed Operation of Articulating Boom Cranes, Mini Cranes, & Rotating Telehandlers Must be Reported
Site Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, and Construction Superintendents are required to report the unlicensed operation of articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, and rotating telehandlers.
DOB: New Limited HMO licenses: In-Person Hands-On Session 10/29
DOB is hosting an in-person hands-on session for new limited HMO license applicants Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 9 am to Noon.
485-x & 467-m: New Rules Aim to Expand Affordable Housing Through Tax Breaks
New York City has released proposed rules for two new tax incentive programs to combat its affordable housing shortage.
DOB: Site Safety License Types to Launch in DOB NOW: Licensing Beginning Oct. 16, 2024
Beginning January 1, 2025, any person acting as a Lift Director or performing the duties of a Lift Director must be registered with the Department of Buildings as a Lift Director, or be licensed by DOB as a Master Rigger, or be a Master Rigging Foreman and acting as a Lift Director under the direct and continuing supervision of the Licensed Master Rigger. See NYC Administrative Code § 28-424.2.
Diane Cahill Named Among amMetroNY and PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying
We are proud to congratulate our Founder and CEO, Diane Cahill, on being named one of the 2024 Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying by PoliticsNY and amNY Metro.