July 2024

While most contractors strive for excellence in their construction—after all, it’s the product of their ingenuity and know how that will potentially be around for years to come—not everyone holds the same belief regarding the paperwork that’s required on a construction project. In fact, the paperwork is often treated as just the nuisance that is required as an incidence of the construction, and not a part and parcel of the construction itself.

NEW YORK­­—With negotiations extending down to the wire, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council agreed on a new $112.4 billion in late June, that went into effect earlier this month. Among the highlights are $53 million to keep libraries open seven days a week and $2 billion in the capital budget to build affordable housing.

HIGHLAND, NY—The countdown has begun in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the venerable Bear Mountain Bridge, the Hudson River’s first vehicular crossing south of Albany. Activities between July and November include an online pop-up shop, guided hiking tours, an art workshop, an international engineering conference, and a dedication ceremony.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY—The City of New Rochelle announced recently the launch of the first flood mitigation project as part of its $10-million investment into the city’s aging stormwater infrastructure.

ALBANY—Work has begun on infrastructure projects in the lower Hudson Valley that will promote resiliency along key corridors in Westchester County.

SCARBOROUGH, NY—There were 188 spirited golfers who took on high temperatures and the legendary Sleepy Hollow Country Club on Mon., July 8, for a day of camaraderie at the 45th annual CIC Golf Classic.

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation Pat Fortunato Age: 25 Current Employer: JPMorgan Chase Position / Job Title: Software Engineer University and Degree: Purdue University, Bachelor’s of Science, 2016-2020 Accomplishments:Winning CIC-Louis G. Nappi and Construction Advancement Institute Scholarships: 2016-2020 Favorite Course: Modern European History. Why this professional choice:“Software engineer in the financial

Despite the challenges of inflation and economic uncertainties, the buoyant construction industry is poised for an interesting second half of 2024. Impactful legislation, innovative practices, and strong collaborative efforts drive the sector’s resiliency, but it is not without its challenges—as highlighted by industry leaders at this year’s recent Anchin awards event.

A roundup of what’s new and who’s in the news both locally and in the state.