Recent bid openings in the region have included several large contract awards from the New York State Thruway Authority and the Westchester County Department of

As temperatures rise throughout the summer, construction workers face an increased risk of heat related illness. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday during a tour of Westchester County Airport here that the Trump Administration has allocated $18 million for

On most construction sites, a worker who suffers an injury faces a familiar set of challenges. There are medical appointments to schedule. Insurance claims to

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday during a tour of Westchester County Airport here that the Trump Administration has allocated $18 million for

Westchester County’s Affordability Task Force Holds First Meeting WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Board of Legislators’ new Affordability and Economic Development Task Force held its first

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday during a tour of Westchester County Airport here that the Trump Administration has allocated $18 million for

Champlain Hudson Power Express marked the completion of its major transmission link connecting Québec’s hydropower system directly to New York City

The latest data released by the New York State Department of Labor showed that the construction industry in the Hudson Valley is growing.

Westchester County officials announced on Monday that work had begun on Phase I of a major capital restoration project at the historic Merestead estate here.

Commercial real estate in New York’s Hudson Valley is undergoing a genuine realignment, not the collapse some predicted, nor a V-shaped recovery, but a recalibration

TARRYTOWN—For the heavy construction industry and the building contracting sectors, the nearly two-month delay in approving the New York State budget resulted in the continued

RENSSELAER, NY—A host of converging factors are contributing to the continued decline in the state’s energy reserves that have created the greatest risk and opportunity

NEW YORK—A consortium of Skanska, Traylor Bros., Inc., and Walsh Construction was selected to deliver design-build services for the $1.02-billion, Phase II of the Second

Proposed legislation in Albany would pursue a public takeover of Central Hudson, replacing a regulated utility with a government-run entity. While proponents frame this as

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Elizabeth Seton Children’s officials celebrated a major milestone last month when the Union Iron Workers hoisted the final steel beam that was placed

Last April, we wrote about Daniel J. Lynch, Inc. v Maine-Endwell Central School District, which addressed “piggybacking,” which is the practice in which a municipal

NEW YORK–Penn Transformation Partners (PTP) unveiled on June 8 the design renderings for the redevelopment of New York Penn Station. PTP—a joint venture led by

Nearly three months after the outbreak of war with Iran, the global oil market remains under strain, and the economic effects continue to work their

Over the past decade, Alec has explored many employment directions, spanning health care, emergency medical services and non-union jobs in the building and construction trades.

WHITE PLAINS, NY—After play-testing golf courses across the county for nearly seven decades, the Building Contractors Association finally landed on a winner and a permanent

NEW YORK—The Gateway Development Commission awarded the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: The New Jersey Surface Alignment to the joint venture team

ALBANY—New York State officials announced on June 10 the launch of the State’s next round of water infrastructure funding, delivering on her landmark $3.75-billion commitment

Construction employers routinely manage hazards that are visible and obvious. Falls, struck-by incidents, trench collapses and electrical hazards often receive the greatest attention because the

New York’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget Bill has passed and introduces a broad range of tax policy and administrative changes that will affect construction businesses.

MELVILLE, NY—As part of its comprehensive strategy to expand access to the highest-quality care across Long Island, NYU Langone Health announced plans to build a

WHITE PLAINS—The building trades in Westchester County are seeing considerable project work along East Post Road here—to the tune of more than $900 million in

Low bid news from around the state.

John Cooney Jr., executive director of the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc. was named one of the 2026 Trailblazers in Construction

Ulster County Area Transit was awarded $1.1 million to provide microtransit service to expand geographic coverage of public transportation

Applicants must submit a complete funding package that includes a development proposal, project narrative, financial pro forma and project budget

As promised as part of her EXPRESS NY initiative, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on June 15 the first 50 actions being taken across

New York State officials announced on June 12 the completion of the $7.8-million project to rebuild the Meadow Hill Road bridge

The helmet has been a part of life on this planet since medieval times, and we not that long ago celebrated the centenary of its

The National Safety Council recently kicked off the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this month

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data released its May 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations on June 8

Metropolitan Transportation Authority has taken strides in advancing both its 2020-2024 and 2025-2029 capital programs

New York State officials announced on June 4 the start of a $39.7 million pavement improvement project on the New England Thruway (I-95)

Westchester Hills Golf Club again served as host to a full roster of golfers at this year’s contest of the BCA Golf Outing

The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency approved late last month incentives of nearly $2.8 million to a subsidiary of developer the Cappelli Organization of White

The Westchester County Department of Public Works has announced two significant contract lettings valued at a combined nearly $80 million.

Although the FY 2027 New York State budget was signed into law nearly two months late, it includes a host of reforms and policy changes

The U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) released the massive five-year surface transportation bill

The U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) released the massive five-year surface transportation bill

The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors approved on May 21 a total of $113 million in low-cost financing and state and federal grants

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released the “Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era,”

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Organized labor and public officials celebrated two major labor-protection bills that were signed into law this month that will benefit union contractors in

RYE, NY—The annual Real Estate Conference staged by the Westchester County Association usually covers stock industry issues, such as commercial office adaptive reuse, the housing

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—Marist University announced on May 12 a major new $100-million Science and Health Initiative by a new state-of-the-art academic facility geared at strengthening Marist’s

NEW YORK –New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released the $124.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget on May 12 after securing another $4 billion

We recently wrote about the enforceability of conditions precedent contained in construction contracts, specifically advising that such conditions will be enforced unless they violate public

EAST FISHKILL, NY—The town supervisor here, Nicholas D’Alessando, recently dismissed reports of a massive data center project planned for this Dutchess County community.

In response

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), the united voice of America’s transportation construction industry, convened more than 400 industry leaders, labor representatives, engineers and infrastructure advocates

Each May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded of something fundamental to Rockland County’s strength: our community thrives when every resident can access

TARRYTOWN, NY—May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect and take action. In the construction industry, this conversation is not just important, it

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Construction Manager Suffolk Construction held a “topping off” ceremony on May 7 for White Plains Hospital’s $750-million expansion project, which broke ground just

WHITE PLAINS, NY—During this year’s legislative session in Washington, the agenda for the national transportation construction industry is pretty clear: the contracting community and organized

Powered industrial trucks such forklifts, continue to be among the most heavily scrutinized pieces of equipment across general industry, warehousing, shipping operations, and at construction

NEW CITY, NY—A nearly decade-long effort to have the county-owned Sain Building redeveloped may finally be at hand. However, while a key milestone was reached

WALLKILL, NY—As warmer weather arrives, ECCO III Enterprises, Inc., in partnership with the NYSDOT and HDR, opened the temporary configuration for the proposed relocated Exit

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins gave his 2026 State-of-the-County address earlier this month, stressing that the county’s economy remains strong. He also said

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NEW YORK—The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported on April 28 that placement of the first steel beams to support the Dyer

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation IGNACIO “IGGY” PULIDO Age: 35 Summary: “As a senior associate and member of my employer’s leadership

Low bid news from around the state.

New York State officials announced on May 14 awards for a total of 25 transformational projects for the Mid-Hudson Valley

NYSDOT will be suspending further study on the $900-million Cross Bronx Expressway Five Bridges Project.

Westchester County officials, construction company executives and project engineers officially open the newly rehabilitated Glen Island Bridge

The beginning of what may be the next five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill began with the release of a bipartisan proposal by key members of

ALBANY—Despite median household incomes increasing in every county from 2019-2024, incomes did not keep pace with the cost of living when adjusting for the 23.1%

KINGSTON, NY—Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced on May 7 the award of a professional services contract to The Mod Squad Team, LLC, of Cedar

STONY POINT, NY—A host of elected officials announced last week that Champlain Hudson Power Express had agreed to provide $1 million in funding to

WHITE PLAINS, NY—Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins gave his 2026 State-of-the-County Address on May 6 and stressed that the county’s economy remains strong, lending support

The Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously passed the “Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage Act”

Westchester County residents who rely on private wells for drinking water, as well as business owners, can now apply for free PFAS testing

New York State officials announced on April 28 the completion of a $31.8-million project

Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress’ Center for Housing Solutions released its Q1 2026 Housing Market Report

The New York Metropolitan Chapter of the American Public Works Association will sponsor its annual equipment and products exposition

Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Community Development Director Alexandra Obremski announced on April 24 the launch of the county’s “Keep Rockland Home” affordable housing

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit handed down a ruling on April 21 that affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction to halt

New York State Thruway Authority announced the release of a Request for Proposals to design, construct and operate fueling facilities at the Thruway’s 27 service

The Gateway Development Commission awarded on Monday the $1.29-billion contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project

The Orange County Legislature unanimously approved earlier this month funding totaling $29.95 million to support overall design and completion of Phase 1

Last Thursday the Trump administration agreed to release funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Second Avenue Subway project

Transportation advocates and officials kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week

Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously passed a measure on April 20 that expands access to quality training in the skilled trades

ALBANY— In advance of the warmer spring market now upon us, the New York State Department of Transportation has front-loaded a host of major road

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—Chief county officials from Orange, Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster counties are all generally in support of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s efforts to implement some reforms

NEW WINDSOR, NY—The Orange County Industrial Development Agency announced recently it had launched its Orange County Brownfields Revitalization Initiative.

Traffic delays are frustrating, but on New York State Route 17 they also can prove dangerous. When drivers are forced into sudden stops and bottlenecks,

FRANKFORT, KY—A federal judge has dismissed a Kentucky milling company’s challenge to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in Mid-America Milling Company v. U.S. Department

TARRYTOWN, NY—The Construction Industry Council announced that William “Bill” Murphy, who led a major heavy/highway contracting company in the downstate region for more than two

A construction contract is more than just an assemblage of legalese terms—it is the single document which defines the relationship between the parties. Absent a

The economy of the Lower Hudson Valley in 2025, particularly Westchester County, reflects the broader structural evolution of suburban regions within the New York metropolitan

Next Gen Leaders Profiles of the Industry’s New Generation DANIELLA MULVEY Age: 25 Summary: A problem solver by nature, Daniella looks at challenges with a

SUFFERN, NY—The Rockland Community College Fieldhouse served as the showcase for the union Building Trades where nearly 700 students could experience hands-on crafts and learn

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently released the Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan (REP) and the inaugural NYC True Cost of

Fall protection remains one of the most heavily scrutinized areas in construction safety, particularly on high-rise projects where suspension scaffolds are routinely used. The decision

The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) Program, enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, originally provided taxpayers with tax-enhanced returns

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