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"I Worked Hard. I Just Wanted to Be Paid Fairly."

One carpenter's experience sheds light on the labor practices that leave workers vulnerable to exploitation across much of New York City's construction industry.

She Never Thought Construction Was an Option. Now She's Building New York.

After discovering a pre-apprenticeship program during the pandemic, Bronx native Shtira Daniels found more than a new career—she found the financial stability, purpose, and community that has transformed her family's future.

Manhattan's Office Rebound Is Fueling Demand for High-End Construction

As companies seek amenity-rich workplaces, a new generation of technically complex office projects is creating opportunities for New York's contractors and skilled labor.

A New Approach to Workers' Compensation Is Saving Time and Money—and Helping Workers Recover Faster

A growing number of major construction projects are using Alternative Dispute Resolution to provide faster medical care for workers while reducing costs for owners and contractors.

At NYCDCC's Apprentice Graduation, New York's Next Generation of Carpenters Take Center Stage

A select group of Golden Hammer winners earned top honors, but the waterfront celebration was ultimately about something larger: welcoming 133 newly graduated union tradespeople into New York City's construction workforce.

4 Things for the NYC Construction Industry to Know About the NY State Budget

From major infrastructure investments to faster approvals, here's what the state's newly approved budget could mean for the construction pipeline in NYC.