Brian Sampson

Falling backward
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National

Sunday Summary: Deeper Into the Cosmo Sale, Miami Moves and Parking Solutions

By The Editors
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A construction labor shortage that has been growing since the Great Recession has reached historic highs during the pandemic. Now, with many construction workers refusing to get vaccinated, staffing projects has gotten even more challenging in places like New York.
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New York City

Why the Construction Labor Shortage Is Only Going to Get Worse

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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Lumber prices have shot up across Europe, America and the U.S. this spring because of pandemic sawmill closures and wildfires, putting contractors in New York and across the country in a tough position.
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New York City

How the Construction Industry Navigated the Rise and Fall of Lumber Prices

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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As construction sites shutdown across the city because of coronavirus restrictions, it's clear that non-union workers will be more heavily impacted.
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New York City

Construction Shutdown Highlights Divide in Benefits, Pay Between Union and Non-Union

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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More workers are in the construction biz than ever, so why is there a labor shortage?
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New York City

Labor Shortage Coming in Skilled Trades

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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Jumaane Williams.
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New York City

Controversial Construction Safety Training Bill Moves Forward

By Liam La Guerre
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Union workers prostesting. Photo: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images
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New York City

Organized Labor Doesn’t Have the Grip They Once Did Thanks to ‘Open Shop’

By Liam La Guerre
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Andrew Cuomo (left) cemented himself as a friend to the Building and Construction Trades Council (headed by Gary LaBarbera, on the right) when he signed off on a new 421a program that required minimum wages for large projects.
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New York City

Developers and Experts Warn About Drawbacks of New 421a Program

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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1604 Broadway
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New York City

Construction Worker Dies Building Country Music Venue at Atlas Capital’s 1604 Broadway

By Rey Mashayekhi
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Bill de Blasio has been in a bind between unions and nonunions.
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New York City

Bill de Blasio Is in a Bind When it Comes to Unions and Affordable Housing

By Terence Cullen
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New York City Commissioner Rick Chandler testifying before the City Council today. Photo: William Alatriste
Development
New York City

DOB Commish Opposes Construction Apprenticeship Requirement at Safety Legislation Hearing

By Terence Cullen
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Photo: Getty.
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New York City

Displeasure Is Mounting Against the City Council’s Construction Apprenticeship Bill

By Liam La Guerre
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Superintendents typically wear two hats as a safety manager and project director. Illustration: Kaitlyn Flannagan
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New York City

Why Shorter Construction Projects Are More Dangerous Than Taller Ones

By Liam La Guerre
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The Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York rally outside City Hall. Photo: Terence Cullen/Commercial Observer
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New York City

De Blasio has “Blood on His Hands”: Construction Union Boss

By Terence Cullen
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Illustration by Wesley Bedrosian.
Features
New York City

A Housing Incentive Has Died. Are Andrew Cuomo’s Fingerprints on the Murder Weapon?

By Terence Cullen
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Brian Sampson.
Development
New York City

Contractors Group Calls for Boycott of Labor Org Contracts Amid Bias Claims

By Terence Cullen
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