Buildings Skills New York recently launched a semi-regular series of blog post highlighting areas of specialization within the construction industry. The idea is to familiarize our workers and potential recruits with the wide variety of opportunities available to them as...
Update: COVID-19 Vaccines on Construction Sites
The Biden administration is continuing to forge ahead with vaccine mandates to prevent the spread of COVID-19, though a number of lawsuits have been filed challenging this effort. Unless something changes, the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) is aiming to...
Pathways in Construction: Sprinkler Fitter
After entering into the construction industry and discovering its many benefits and opportunities, workers might be interested in specializing in a particular area to increase their earning potential and advance their careers. Some focus areas are obvious: Electrical, plumbing, or...
Benefits of Joining the Construction Industry
The Biden administration and its allies on Capitol Hill are pushing hard for the federal infrastructure and budget bills to be finalized in the coming weeks or months. Although the specifics are still being worked out and the level of...
Covid-19 Vaccines On Construction Sites: What You Need to Know
When pursuing job placements, it has become increasingly more likely for construction sites to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The state has instituted vaccine mandates for health care workers and teachers, and Governor Kathy Hochul...