National Women in Construction Week, (March 7-13) is, dedicated to recognizing women as invaluable contributors to the construction industry. The annual event, held by The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), also aims to raise awareness about the opportunities...
How Women Can Start a Career in Construction
Only about 10.3 percent of payroll employees in the New York City construction industry are women, ranking number 25 among big cities and falling below the national average of 13 percent. This number has remained relatively stagnant since the 1990s,...
Final SST Deadline is Fast Approaching
In just a few days – March 1- New York City construction workers will need to have completed 10 hours of additional training in order to obtain a required Site Safety Training (SST) card. Initially, workers were expected to complete...
Emphasizing the Role Communities of Color Play in New York’s Construction Sector
After the unrest we saw in 2020 that spurred a national debate about social justice and racial equity, Black History Month has taken on a heightened significance this year. The ongoing discussion has elevated the importance of fostering diversity and...
Reminder: SST March 1st Deadline is Two Weeks Away
Initially, as you might recall, the deadline to receive an additional 10 hours of Site Safety Training (SST) was Sept. 1, 2020. However, the social distancing guidelines and severity of the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult for construction workers to...