August 2024

Construction Advancement Institute Awards $70,000 in Academic Grants to 14 Students August 20, 2024 TARRYTOWN, NY—As part of its mission to elevate professionalism in the building and construction sectors in the Lower Hudson Valley, the Construction Advancement Institute this month awarded $70,000 in grants to 13 regional undergraduate students and one graduate student who are […]

Now in its second generation as a thriving mason contracting enterprise, Darante Construction, Ltd. was established in 1986 by the late Genesio Fante who found success in this specialized niche of building and construction. Under his two decades of leadership, the company provided select service and craftmanship that carries on today through his family members running the business.

ALBANY—The New York State Dormitory Authority opened bids on the General Construction component of the Mid-Hudson Forensic Hospital project in New Hampton, NY on Aug. 15.

EAST HAMPTON, NY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Aug. 9 that 335 New York municipalities have launched applications to be certified as Pro-Housing Communities, 162 of which have already been certified, including major cities in every region of the state.

TARRYTOWN, NY— Fifteen college and graduate students will begin the new academic year each with a $5,000 grant from the Louis G. Nappi Construction Labor-Management Scholarship Fund for studies in Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and Applied Sciences.

In this post-COVID era, the construction industry grapples with unpredictable project delays that can severely affect the profitability of a job and the company. Despite advancements in project management and planning tools, delays remain a significant challenge, often leading to increased costs, strained client relationships, and disrupted cash flow.

Over the past decade, at least 250 workers have died from cave-in or trench collapses. Because of the significant peril that can result from these activities, safety precautions must be taken. Beyond the use of trench boxes or proper shoring and hard hats, spoil piles must be placed at a safe distance to avoid collapsing into the trench and imperiling workers.

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