NYC DOB: Multiple Non‑Major Jobs Can Continue Past January 1, 2026
Construction superintendents who hold multiple non‑major building jobs as of December 31, 2025, will be allowed to continue with those jobs past January 1, 2026.
Amendment of Rules Relating to Structurally Compromised Buildings
On November 25, 2025, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) adopted amendments to Section 102-03 of the rules governing inspections and reporting for potentially structurally compromised buildings.
DOB Service Notice: Amended Plans Requiring Substantial Re‑Examination Refile or Pay New Filing Fees
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has clarified that any amended plan whose changes require a “substantial re‑examination” of Code or zoning must be filed as a new...
Upcoming NYC Ballot Questions: What Developers and Builders Need to Know
If these proposals pass, NYC’s development environment will see faster timelines, new approval authorities, and a rebalancing of local versus citywide priorities...
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.
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.
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.
DOB Announces New Rules Relating to Retaining Walls
Failure to comply with these new regulations can result in significant fines and project delays. Staying ahead of these changes ensures regulatory compliance, safety, and cost control.
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...