Jan 23, 2026 | Announcements, Member News
The New York State Department of Labor announced that starting January 1, 2026, contractors and subcontractors working in New York State must use the Electronic Certified Payroll Submissions system to report payrolls for public work projects and certain private...
Jan 23, 2026 | Announcements, Member News
In December 2025, Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.2536-A/A.2747-A) expanding NYS prevailing wage requirements to certain off-site custom fabrication work for public projects. The key changes are as follows: Expanded Definition of Public Work: The bill modifies...
Oct 31, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
By James Leggate, ENR, October 28, 2025 Any disadvantaged business enterprises that are not recertified as DBE firms under the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s new standards can be terminated from projects for good cause, DOT officials said in an FAQ on its new interim...
Jul 17, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
OSHA released updated guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures to make it easier for employers – especially small businesses – to fix hazards quickly and stay in compliance. The new policy increases penalty reductions for small employers, allowing them to...
Jul 11, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
About $21 million will go to support flood protection projects throughout the Southern Tier. The projects address stormwater management and resilient infrastructure projects in communities including Binghamton, Elmira, Olean and Whitney Point with the goal to...
May 5, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 421 of the 1075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023 (BLS). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down, which will be...
Mar 25, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
FinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons, Sets New Deadlines for Foreign Companies Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...
Mar 25, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations in Construction (FY 2024) OSHA has released its Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations for the construction industry, highlighting the most common safety failures that put workers at risk. With 6 out 10 vioations were related...
Mar 7, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that it will no longer be enforcing any penalties or fines against U.S. citizens, domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA). The press...
Feb 26, 2025 | Announcements, Member News
The recent court ruling against Co-op contracting in the public sector in New York marks a significant shift in the construction landscape. In the fall of last year five Binghamton NY area contractors filed suit against Maine Endwell School District. The allegation...
Dec 23, 2024 | Announcements, Member News
On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. The final rule adds specific language to the existing standard requiring...
Dec 23, 2024 | Announcements, Member News
New York Paid Prenatal Leave Law Starting January 1, 2025, New York will become the first state to mandate paid prenatal personal leave for all private-sector employees regardless of company size. The law requires New York employers to provide up to 20 hours annually...
