Tag: NYC
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Facing extreme rainfall and flooding, NYC is turning Brooklyn’s Prospect Park into a natural buffer
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: New York City is investing $68 million to build Brooklyn’s first Bluebelt system, which uses nature-based solutions to reduce flash-flooding, in Prospect Park, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced last week. The plan calls for upgrading…
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Battery Park City inks PLA for $1.7B NYC resiliency project
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction on a $1.7 billion resiliency megaproject in New York City will advance following a project labor agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council. Delivered through a joint venture of New York City-based Turner…
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NYC pegs $7B in work to new project labor agreements
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: More than $7 billion in upcoming construction in New York City will now fall under new project labor agreements, according to a news release from the office of Mayor Eric Adams. The agreements standardize labor…
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NYC pegs $7B in work to new project labor agreements
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: More than $7 billion in upcoming construction in New York City will now fall under new project labor agreements, according to a news release from the office of Mayor Eric Adams. The agreements standardize labor…
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Understanding Bathroom Renovation Costs in NYC
When it comes to renovating your bathroom in the city, you’ll encounter two main services: build service and design service. Depending on your needs, you have some options for what types of firms to hire. Build service with a general contractor Think of build service as the backbone of your renovation journey, covering demolition and…
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How to Hire a General Contractor in NYC: A Stress-Free Guide
General contractors, also known as contractors or “GCs”, are the lead professionals on major construction and remodeling projects. They oversee teams of subcontractors who carry out the various specialized aspects of each construction job. Contractors are responsible for procuring materials, obtaining permits, and ensuring that a project is completed according to plan. If your project…
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MidOcean Partners Taps Spectorgroup for NYC Office Design
Multidisciplinary design firm Spectorgroup has been selected to design the new Manhattan office of alternative asset manager MidOcean Partners. The 26,000-square-foot workplace will span the entire 10th floor of 31 West 52nd Street, a postmodern tower owned by Paramount Group. Completed in 1986, the building is located directly across from the Museum of Modern Art. “We…
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Bathroom Remodel NYC | Expert Bathroom Renovation Guide
1. Can I live at home during a bathroom remodel? Yes, you can live at home during a bathroom remodel if you have multiple bathrooms. Many NYC homeowners stay in place. Set a clear work schedule, isolate the work zone, and plan a temporary bathing setup. If you are renovating your only bathroom, it’s recommended…
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Work continues on NYC megaprojects, despite $18B federal funding pause
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors on two of New York City’s largest infrastructure projects will keep digging, but they might glance over their shoulders toward Washington. A pair of the Big Apple’s infrastructure darlings, the Gateway Program and the next phase…
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NYC zoning changes, high vacancy rates drive office conversion activity
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Changes in zoning policy are helping to boost office-to-residential conversion activity in New York City, with annual conversions growing from 1.6 million square feet in 2023 to 3.3 million in 2024. Through August 2025, 4.1 million square…