In 1977, five ironworkers fell to their deaths from improperly erected scaffolding on the construction site of a power plant in the Midwest. Donald, the site superintendent of the ironworkers, had ...

New York City is one of the busiest construction hubs in the world. From high-rise renovations to sidewalk protection and façade repairs, scaffolding in NYC plays a critical role in keeping workers, ...

Scaffolding has transformed into an unintended skyline spectacle in the city, catching the attention of residents and city officials, including Mayor Eric Adams. A recent report by the Citizens Union ...

AI-assisted inspections and digital workflows are transforming construction equipment maintenance, improving pre-start checks ...

The Scaffold Law (Labor Law 240) makes contractors and property owners strictly liable for gravity-related injuries, aiming to improve worker safety on construction sites. Opponents argue the law is ...

Every year, certain special interests aggressively call for weakening New York’s long-standing Scaffold Safety Law. Some may do so because they cynically want to boost their profits by cutting corners ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. New York City’s built environment is rich in many things, from ...

Safety inspections (sometimes referred to as safety rounds) are a key practice in industrial safety, helping to identify and fix hazards before they cause serious problems. Most organizations focus on ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Following the death of a woman hit by falling debris from a Times Square building's dangerous facade this week, workers are scrambling to put up new scaffolding around the city ...

Scaffolding, or sidewalk sheds, have become part of New York City’s personality. These structures are an essential tool that gives workers a stable platform to work on while keeping pedestrians safe ...