CHESTER, NY—Although some economists are predicting a recession later this year, construction activity in the Mid-Hudson Valley will continue to be strong in 2023, according

EASTCHESTER, NY—Infrastructure rebuilding in the region took a major step forward when it was announced this month that federal and state monies are on the

TARRYTOWN—The chief executives of five major business organizations in Westchester County have jointly sent a letter to the Westchester State Delegation urging them that incentives

NEW YORK—A plan to address the needs to create more affordable housing in a post-pandemic New York would covert vacant office buildings into homes, thereby

As this column has often noted, a mechanic’s lien is a powerful tool to help a contractor get paid. Because of the power of this

WASHINGTON—More than 36,000 transportation improvement projects, including at least one in every congressional district, have moved forward in the past 16 months as implementation of

Timothy Kohany, EIT

What would happen if the U.S. government defaulted on its national debt? The Federal government has a borrowing constraint commonly known as the debt ceiling.

Rockland Community College • March 31

NEWBURGH, NY—The City of Newburgh announced on April 4 the successful completion of the first of three underground tunnels planned for the city’s $32-million North

OSHA violations are issued from the observation of unsafe practices at jobsites regardless of whether an accident has occurred. Typically, these violations arise from employee(s)

In 2004, a major report entitled “Who Cares Wins” was issued from the United Nations to encourage all stakeholders in business to consider and adhere

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

A staple in Stony Point, NY and Rockland County politics, Arthur Douglas Jobson (known as Douglas), passed away at the age of 85 on Mon.

ALBANY—As some critics of Industrial Development Agencies continue to call for additional oversight over their decisions and tax breaks granted to developers, a report released

WHITE PLAINS—Commercial property owners and developers in Westchester have until May 15 to submit proposals for leasing new office space that will be used by

TARRYTOWN, NY—New Yorkers deserve a stronger commitment from state lawmakers to invest in local transportation infrastructure, and they don’t seem to be getting it. That’s

TARRYTOWN, NY—The percentage of women construction workers is at an all-time high, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That level has ticked

In business, as in life, we can find ourselves in a rut. The way out may be complex or simple, but it always involves change.

TARRYTOWN, NY—New Yorkers have the longest commutes in the nation, according to a study gathered by business help site, LLC.org. The site analyzed data from

As this column has noted on many occasions, the contract between the parties is the ultimate definition of their relationship. While that document should provide

Briana Brown recalled the moment she caught the
engineering bug. As a junior in high school, she
strapped herself in for a wild jolt of

HVCIP mid-winter meeting – 140 Members and Guests Convene to Discuss Management & Labor Concerns, Contracting Challenges, Labor Relations, Public Works & Private Development Programs.

ALBANY—More than $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality statewide, it was announced earlier this month. The

With summer approaching and temperatures beginning to rise, construction companies must take every reasonable precaution to protect their workers from potential hazards, including heat-related illnesses.

We have reached a critical moment in the future of the built environment in this post-pandemic world. It remains to be seen how space will

Low bid news from around the state.

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Chief Climate Officer and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner

ALBANY—As negotiations slog on here to adopt a new state budget, the governor and leaders in the Legislature are in lockstep agreement that the state

Route 17 Expansion Will Improve Mobility, Enhance Safety and Boost Our Economy in the Hudson Valley