Construction

One World Trade Center (file/credit: Jessica Marcus/CBSNewYork.com)

One World Trade Center To Become Tallest Building In Western Hemisphere

The stainless steel spire will give the building its iconic height of 1,776 feet, according to the builder.

2013/04/28

East Side Access construction crews conduct dry shotcrete application in westbound assembly chamber Feb. 27, 2013 (credit: MTA Flickr)

Report: LIRR East Side Access Project To Cost Twice As Much As Original Estimate

Service was expected to begin in 2009 with a price tag of $4.3 billion, according to the MTA.

2013/03/06

FILE - A seriously damaged home is seen in the Midland Beach neighborhood of Staten Island on November 3, 2012. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Bill In City Council Would Require Oversight Of Home Elevation Projects

Staten Island Councilman James Oddo said when he visited New Orleans recently, he was warned repeatedly about home elevation projects.

2013/02/20

New Tappan Zee Bridge Design Option #3 (credit: www.newnybridge.com)

Final Approval Granted For New Tappan Zee Bridge

Final approval came Friday for construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge.

2013/01/19

What remains of the boardwalk sits on the beach on October 30, 2012 in Belmar, New Jersey. (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Belmar Boardwalk Construction Under Way; Expected To Be Complete Before Summer

Most of the 1.3-mile Belmar boardwalk was destroyed in superstorm Sandy.

2013/01/06

Gov. Cuomo at Ground Zero. (credit: Flickr.com)

Construction Resumes At Ground Zero After Flooding From Sandy

Construction has resumed at the World Trade Center site a week after it was left flooded by Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

2012/11/05

The facade of the building that collapsed on Carlton Avenue, killing one worker on Sept. 10, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Stunned Onlookers Describe Frightening Brooklyn Building Collapse

The incident took place at around 9 a.m. at 214 Carlton Ave., in the Clinton Hill, where a new four-story building was being built.

2012/09/10

New Program Turns Construction Scaffolding Into Art

New York City has about 1 million feet of construction scaffolding at any given time, and some of it is turning into art.

2012/08/11

Gotham Gossipist: The One Where Everyone Hates David Schwimmer

Well, you know what they say about Karma.

2012/04/04

Ask Asa: Thieves Target Construction Sites For Easy Pickings

From tools and doors, to fixtures and appliances, crooks target construction sites, both public and private, as if they were shopping at home depot. Experts say it costs the industry millions of dollars each year, which ultimately gets passed on to the consumer.

2012/03/21

Neighbors Fed Up With Long Running Long Island Roadwork

Residents in a Long Island neighborhood are complaining that they have been besieged by an enormous construction project along Route 110.

2012/03/14

Crane Drops Load At World Trade Center Construction Site

The Fire Department says some of the beams fell on an unoccupied trailer. A construction worker nearby was looked at by emergency responders, but was not taken to the hospital.

2012/02/16

Construction Accident Kills NJ Worker Saturday

Police said the man was partially decapitated in the accident.

2011/12/03

Second Avenue Subway Project (credit: MTA / Patrick Cashin)

Dust Complaints Lead To Temporary Halt Of Dynamite Use On Second Avenue Subway Construction

Officials say they’re trying to change their ventilation systems to limit the amount of smoke and debris blowing up from underground.

2011/11/23

One World Trade Center Construction Reaches Midway Point

Bloomberg: 9/11 National Memorial On Schedule For Anniversary

As the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, 9/11 National Memorial chairman Mayor Bloomberg said construction is moving along exactly as anticipated.

2011/04/09

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