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.

The Work You See Last: The Contractors Who Bring New York’s Buildings Across the Finish Line

They help bring some of New York’s most complex projects across the finish line—but few people understand the work, skill, and coordination required to bring the spaces people use every day to life.

Building the Stadium New York Soccer Fans Have Waited For

As World Cup excitement builds in NYC, union carpenters and contractors are helping create Etihad Park, a 25,000-seat stadium, in Queens.

Inside JFK’s Massive New Terminal One, Union Carpenters and Contractors Pause to Celebrate What They’re Building

The new terminal—part of the Port Authority’s $19 billion JFK overhaul—is designed to rival the world’s top international airports.

The Divers Keeping New York Strong—Below the Waterline

All along the city’s waterways, union divers and contractors build, repair and reinforce the infrastructure that keeps New York running.

The Future of Construction Is Taking Shape in this Lower Manhattan Hidden Gem

Inside the training center preparing New York City’s next generation of union carpenters—and the workforce contractors rely on.

Union Built: Inside Brooklyn’s New Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center

The borough’s largest recreation center brings light-filled design, exquisite craftsmanship, and long-overdue public investment to East Flatbush.

Why Infection Control Is Essential to NYC's Healthcare Construction Boom

Under Pressure: Life on New York City’s Non-Union Construction Sites

Low wages, unsafe conditions, and unstable paychecks shape the daily reality for many workers building the city.

From the Margins to the Middle Class: David Caraballoso

The longtime carpenter nearly left the industry altogether before finding stability through union work — a path he now hopes to expand for others.

Building the Next Generation of New York Towers

An up-close look at the union craftsmanship behind JPMorganChase’s striking new Manhattan headquarters—a new model for the future of office buildings in NYC.