How the Workforce Development Model Can Boost Your Skills – and Your Income

    As one of the first sectors to reopen after state-mandated shutdowns, the construction industry continues to be at the forefront of New York’s ongoing economic recovery.  This is creating important new opportunities for jobseekers, as the increased need for qualified, capable workers has positioned non-profit organizations like Building...

    Remembering OSHA Best Practices to Inform Construction Safety

    Building Skills is committed to promoting construction site safety – and this includes our ongoing efforts to share relevant safety-related information with our participants and employer network. One example is OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and related best practices, which help...

    Construction Safety in the Age of COVID-19

    As COVID-19 has impacted virtually every aspect of work and our daily lives, approaches to worksite safety in the construction industry have continued to adapt. Industry leaders are developing and deploying new strategies and technology tools to help address COVID-19...

    Worksite Safety Tips for Keeping Cool in Hot Weather

    As summer weather is gearing up in New York City, construction workers will face long, hot workdays in the months ahead. Summer is peak construction season, making it crucial to prepare for the elongated scorching days to come. OSHA’s Heat...

    What to Know About the Juneteenth Holiday

    Friday, June 19, marks this year’s Juneteenth celebration – an annual holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This year, Juneteenth comes at a particularly relevant time as our nation struggles to address its painful legacy...