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November 2023
Soaring Road Construction Costs Threaten State and Local Projects
TARRYTOWN, NY—Highway and street materials have increased 21% since last year due to hikes in petroleum-based energy costs and other material products in addition to truck and driver shortages. Inflation for construction materials far exceeds the already high inflation for consumer goods, a trend that, if it continues, threatens to sap the spending power of money flowing to states and localities from Washington in President Biden’s signature infrastructure law, a leading national road building organization reported.
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Safety Watch – Tree Trimming Work Requires Documented Training, Feasible Methods to Reduce and Eliminate Harm
The recent decision in Secretary of Labor v. Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC discussed feasible and effective methods to reduce or eliminate harm to employees performing tree trimming operations. Proper and well-documented training of employees in this field is essential, given the risks and dangers from falls and falling objects. The decision arose from an incident on Nov. 2, 2020 when a worker for Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC (“Asplundh”) fell during a tree trimming operation in Colorado and suffered severe injuries.
What’s New & Who’s News
A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.
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Financial Management – Both Opportunities and Challenges for Construction Loom in the Face of Infrastructure and Resiliency
The Inflation Reduction Act’s gift of funding and new capital projects on the horizon are promising and exciting for all in our industry. However, as we look ahead to new possibilities, construction firms will also face new challenges, among them is the complexity of infrastructure projects in uncertain times.
Albany Update – Business Council of NYS Sounds Alarm On Impacts of State’s Energy Policies
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State announced recently the first of several state-wide information campaigns designed to educate New York voters on the impacts of significant legislation approved by state lawmakers. The campaigns will highlight and assess policy decisions that, regardless of intention, could adversely impact New York State’s private sector businesses and the millions of New Yorkers they employ.
NYC Region Enters New Era of Mega Projects As Feds Appropriate $10B+ for Tunnels, Bridges
WASHINGTON—In a series of announcements in the past few days, the Biden Administration has pledged a total of $6.76 billion in federal infrastructure funding for four major projects in the New York City region. They are the Hudson Tunnel Project (part of the Gateway Tunnel Project), Metro-North Penn Access, East River Tunnels rehabilitation and design for Pelham Bay Bridge replacement.