Author: Ryan
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The Cell Phone has Killed the World Including Construction
Far be it from me to explain how ubiquitous smartphones are, and this is not fully science-backed, the following is some research mixed with real-world observations. When I first started my career before going to college, I made my living as a worker, apprenticed as a drywall finisher and held the career for five years.… Read more
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Insurance Premiums are Driving Scaffolding Cost – Why?
Insurance Premiums are Driving Scaffolding Cost – Why? In New York City, construction costs are at unprecedented levels, and they got there quick. We saw seemingly weekly increases during covid and since the hikes have not stopped. It’s a perfect storm of antiquated labor laws, fueling personal injury scams, that are are adding to the… Read more
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Why does NYC have so much Scaffolding and How LL 126 Might Just Add More
Why does NYC have so much Scaffolding and How LL 126 Might Just Add More If you live or have visited New York City in recent years, you have noticed that you can’t walk on any block without being covered in scaffolding. Within the industry this scaffolding is known as a sidewalk shed. These “temporary”… Read more
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Commencement
Commencement Onsite: Buildings, Bricks, and Bastards, strips out the bullshit and exposes what happens on construction sites. If you think building and renovation is all about developers making money or architects and artisans implementing fancy finishes and design, think again. Construction is brutal, chaotic, and often absurd and we are here to tell the stories.This… Read more