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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…
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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”…
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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…