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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced recently that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration had finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous conditions.

ALBANY—Employers in New York State have enjoyed a steady decline in Workers’ Compensation rates over the last few years, with contractors in a State Fund Safety Group probably seeing an even larger decrease in their insurance costs.

As we start the new year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to develop as a potential force in the construction industry, offering ways to navigate post-COVID challenges and adapting to unpredictable economic conditions. While AI advancements may enhance design, streamline operations and support financial growth, their full impact remains uncertain. Construction firms will need to carefully assess how these technologies align with their strategies in an increasingly complex landscape.

WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to appoint Deputy County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins Westchester County Executive until a Special Election, which the Board has set for Feb. 11.

Low bid news from around the state.

YONKERS—Of the many casino projects vying for a full casino gaming license from the New York State Gaming Commission, MGM Resorts here in Westchester went before a municipal board on Jan. 8 as part of the review process to win City approval in advance of the filing application deadline of June 27, 2025.

MONTROSE, NY—New Yorkers deserve better roads, and for far too long state lawmakers have fallen short in their investment in our region’s transportation networks. That was the core message voiced by a group of road and bridge advocates as well as state and local politicians on Thurs., Dec. 5 as the state heads into the 2025 budget season.