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NEW YORK—On Tuesday (Aug. 6) the New York City Council’s Committee on Land Use voted to approve the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study rezoning proposal with modifications. The rezoning will pave the way for the development of thousands of units of new affordable housing and invest in neighborhood infrastructure improvements surrounding new Metro-North train stations to be built or improved in the Bronx as part of the more than $3-billion Penn Station Access Project, which is currently under construction.

ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday (July 30) that the state will provide $54 million to support utility work that will allow the Second Avenue Subway project to proceed while state lawmakers address the massive capital funding gap caused by the recent decision by the governor to put the congestion pricing tolling program on pause.

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.