Two Heavy Construction Clients Merge In early April 2015, two of Sullivan PC’s heavy construction clients, U.S. Concrete and Ferrara Bros. Building Materials Corp., announced that they had joined forces. U.S. Concrete, a public company, has a significant national presence in the concrete market serving several major construction industry markets in the United States. This acquisition significantly enlarges U.S. Concrete’s …
New Rule to Quiet Jackhammers
New Construction Rule to Quiet Jackhammers in New York City New York City is always under construction from side walk repairs to building new skyscrapers. It seems like noisy construction sites in New York City is inevitable. Even in our NYC Construction Law Firm we are affected by some form of construction sounds on a daily basis. Hence why, New …
Three Industrial Sites in Queens Go On Sale
Three Industrial Sites in Queens, New York Hit the Market Three development vacant parcels in Maspeth, Queens New York just east of the Kosciuszko Bridge is now up for sale and is estimated to go for $70 million. According to Crain’s New York, two of the sites are 1.5 and 2.2 acres in size, and they sit next to the …
Construction Boom Creates a Rise in NY Building Costs
NYC Contractors take Advantage of Being in Demand The recent “building boom” in New York has driven a high demand for construction firms pushing them to hike up their prices. According to Crain’s New York, a number of developers report that their construction costs have risen by at least 15% to 20% in the past two years. Most of them …
New OSHA Rule for Reporting Injuries
New OSHA Rule for Reporting Injuries Required for Contractors Starting Jan. 1 Starting January 1, 2015 a new rule will go into effect for employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) that will require contractors to face new deadlines for reporting severe injuries on the job site. The Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. explained the prior rule …