By Frank Fortino As we welcome a new year, we also take time to pause and reflect on the previous 12 months. One year ago, no one could have predicted the events that lay ahead, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forecasts of a banner year for our industry crumbled as all… View more
By Penny Laughlin To promote the long-term recovery of New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has extended the Open Restaurants program, making the popular initiative permanent. Restaurants will be allowed to provide heating and enclosures to increase diner comfort during cooler weather. Restaurants can also expand seating to adjacent properties… View more
By Penny Laughlin When the Covid-19 pandemic erupted in New York, the Department of Buildings (DOB) pivoted swiftly to move the permit process fully online. General contractors can process renewal permits via eFiling, and they can process initial and renewal permits on the DOB NOW portal. Both of these options require… View more
By Penny Laughlin It’s official. The automatic extensions granted for licenses/registrations and permits in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire. In addition, any licenses/registrations and permits issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) with an original expiration date of August 7, 2020, or later will expire… View more
By Penny Laughlin These have certainly been interesting times for the New York City construction industry. As you know, the Department of Buildings (DOB) and other city agencies quickly moved filings online as the region shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. While the industry has since resumed operations as… View more
By Michael Rattacasa As New York City prepares to enter Phase 3 of reopening on July 6, The CASA Group, Inc. is helping businesses throughout the construction, commercial, hospitality, residential, and retail spaces open their doors safely. The firm’s SAFE reSTART program offers a full range of solutions to help companies… View more
By Frank Fortino Slowly, but surely, the New York City construction industry is starting back up. Construction sites are following the health and safety guidance outlined by the governor’s and mayor’s offices and executive orders, and we’re working with the new procedures at the Department of Buildings (DOB) and other agencies…. View more
