New York COVID-19 Construction Update March 22, 2020
We and our industry colleagues have received numerous questions concerning the language associated with the Essential Staff regulations that were outlined in the Governor’s Executive Order 202.6. We have been working relentlessly with our colleagues from all factions of the industry to gain clarity. This morning the NYS Empire State Development (ESD) has confirmed that all construction is deemed to be essential. Therefore ESD has stated that waivers for individual sites is not required at this time. As you can imagine ESD is inundated with the waivers currently and should you still wish to request a waiver please understand that it may be delayed due to the sheer number of waivers they are processing.
It is expected that the individual agencies will put out additional protocols and regulations to ensure that projects and sites are maintaining best practices for preventing and remediating the contamination of germs.
We will continue to send out more information as it becomes available. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at cahill-construction-division@cahillstrategies.com.
NYC DOB Service Bulletins:
March 2020 – COVID-19 Response: Appointments for Standard Plan Review BIS Job Filings
Preventing and Remediating the Contamination of Germs on Construction Sites
Cahill Welcomes Bob D’Alessio
Robert “Bobby” D’Alessio, is a former New York City Department of Buildings Senior Executive Director of Construction Safety. Mr. D’Alessio’s focus is predominately in the areas of construction code and safety analysis for our clients’ major new building and renovation projects in the New York City and surrounding regions.
As Cahill Strategies’ Construction Code and Safety Consultant, Bob brings an unparalleled level of knowledge and practical experience to our growing construction solutions practice area.
Cahill Strategies is Your Team for New York Construction Solutions!
Contact us today at cahill-construction-division@cahillstrategies.com or call us at 631-770-3840
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Cahill Strategies has experience representing large general contractors, construction management firms, owners, and developers. A key to our success is our vast network of decision makers that we have the ability to reach on your behalf. Additionally, our team is involved in the legislative and regulatory processes at the Federal, State, and Local levels which affect the construction industry in New York State, New York City, and the surrounding regions. We possess the knowledge of industry standards and trends, along with key relationships that will bring your projects to fruition.