City Council forms task force to probe fatal building collapse
City Council has formed a Special Investigative Committee to review city procedures in the wake of last week’s fatal building collapse in Philadelphia.
City announces new demolition standards in wake of building collapse
A sweeping set of reforms announced Friday will change the way demolition contractors are permitted and how their sites are inspected.
Second Avenue restaurant week begins June 1
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is working with MTA Capital Construction to promote businesses impacted by construction on the 2nd Avenue subway line.
Construction inches up in New York City
A new report slows construction inching up.
Ink Block project breaking ground at former Boston Herald site
Mayor Thomas Menino today will celebrate the groundbreaking on Phase One of the Ink Block project – a $200 million mixed use development that will total 315 rental units.
Second Avenue subway worker rescued after hours stuck in mud
A Second Avenue subway construction worker was freed early Wednesday morning after being stuck waist-deep in “muck” for four hours [...]
VIDEO: Second Avenue Subway worker rescued after hours stuck in mud
A construction worker was freed about 12:40 a.m. Wednesday after being stuck up to his waist in mud for four [...]
MTA completes blasting for Second Avenue Subway Line
The MTA completed blasting at 72nd Street for the Second Avenue Subway line.
New struggle proceeds at Underground Railroad building
The city’s Board of Standards and Appeals will determine Tuesday whether a developer can keep a fifth floor at the [...]
(UPDATE) Collapsed crane still dangling from West 57th St. highrise
A partially collapsed crane that terrified people near West 57 St. and
Seventh Ave. for much of yesterday is still precariously dangling from a
luxury highrise.