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With their constant movement of heavy equipment and workers on foot, road paving operations are dynamic worksites that can experience struck-by hazards if crew members are placed in the “zone of danger.” To minimize such risks and injuries, employers must maintain proper safety protocols such as internal traffic control plans and training. Supervisors and managers must also closely coordinate with other labor trades and suppliers onsite operations as shown in the decision in Secretary of Labor v. Master Construction Co. Inc.

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

NEW YORK – The New York City Housing Authority announced on Feb. 29 the signing of the 2024 Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC) of Greater New York.

Low bid news from around the state.

SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY—Despite widespread support from regional lawmakers to add millions of dollars to the FY2025 state budget for Hudson Valley roads and bridges, the final budget passed by the State Legislature and signed by Gov. Hochul last month did not include the much-needed funding to fix deteriorating transportation facilities here in the Hudson Valley.

NEW YORK—After nine decades of standing tall and serving as the most important piece of transportation infrastructure in the nation, the George Washington Bridge is finally getting a redo. At 92 years old, the GWB is now undergoing a $2-billion comprehensive restoration program known as “Restoring the George,” which has now reached the halfway point.