Jul 07, 2020
For the second time in 3 short weeks, we have lost a great friend and community leader. Following the recent passing of former Construction Contractors’ Association Chairman Bob Armistead, the CCA mourns the loss of Dave MacFarland who died at his home in Newburgh on July 4, 2020. He was 77. Dave was Newburgh born Continue Reading: HONORING DAVE MACFARLAND
Jun 22, 2020
On behalf of the Board of Construction Contractors’ Association, we extend our sympathies and join family and friends in mourning the loss of Robert T. Armistead, P.E.., who died peacefully at his home in Campbell Hall on Tuesday, June 16. He was 71. Bob exemplified a lifetime of leadership and charity. His outstanding management of
Jun 19, 2020
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler shut down construction work at a new Planet Fitness site on N. Windsor Highway Thursday after an inspection found possible Worker Compensation violations and the lack of a filed building permit. His office is issuing subpoenas for records regarding possible wage theft. “This is yet another ...
Jun 04, 2020
In the span of two months, the coronavirus crisis has demanded sweeping changes from the construction industry. The expanded 52-page Spring edition of the new CCA/SMACNA/FERCA publication, “On the LEVEL” explores how businesses deal with the challenges of moving forward. Read how COVID-19 has impacted projects around the r...
May 28, 2020
Construction Contractors Association Executive Director Alan Seidman and Administrative Assistant Millie Rodriguez pack up gloves, thermometers, commercial wipes and masks that were ordered by CCA members to protect workers and customers. Members can contact the CCA office for information on how to place an order..
Jun 23, 2020
Many construction companies, with the safety of their employees and customers in mind, have enacted detailed COVID-19 safety plans. However, OSHA’s newly adopted COVID-19 policies have raised many questions, questions those plans cannot answer. Read why here: OSHA-COVID-19 Article
Continue Reading: What Do OSHA and COVID-19 have in common? You Want to Avoid Them Both!
Jun 23, 2020
The Dig Safely New York, Inc. (DSNY) Certified Excavator Program in Safe Digging Best Practices has set a standard for training New York State professional excavators in the proper procedures of excavation. Read more about that program here: July Safety Advisor
Jun 12, 2020
Although alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help prevent the transmission of COVID-19, the liquid solutions – most of which contain isopropyl alcohol – are flammable and can cause burn injuries, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America is warning workers. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/19954-hand-sanitizers-ca...
Continue Reading: Hand sanitizers can ignite, cause burns, experts warn workers
Jun 09, 2020
The Construction Contractors Association annual golf outing has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8 at Trump National Hudson Valley Golf Club in Hopewell Junction. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. with golfers teeing off at 1 p.m. The event is only open to a limited number of CCA, SMACNA and FERCA members and guests. To register Continue Reading: NEW DATE FOR CCA GOLF OUTING
Jun 05, 2020
By Barry Lewis, Vice President of Communications Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler says that while the Coronavirus pandemic has put a temporary halt on much of the construction industry, he is stepping up efforts to crack down on wage theft. He says that wage theft and construction fraud is costing taxpayers millions of dol...
Continue Reading: HOOVLER TAKES FIGHT FOR WORKER RIGHTS TO COUNTY DA’S
Jun 05, 2020
The Mid-Hudson Region is expected to reach Phase 2 of the reopening of New York during the coronavirus pandemic by Tuesday, June 9, allowing for the opening of outdoor dinning, retail and professional services and drive-in and drive-thru graduations for students. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced graduation ceremonies will be allowed as long...
Continue Reading: MID-HUDSON READY FOR NEXT PHASE OF REOPENING
May 28, 2020
Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Westchester and Rockland counties, part of the Mid-Hudson Region, has met the seven metric requirements to reopen. Citing the need for infrastructure spending to boost the economy, Gov. Cuomo announced accelerated timelines for improvement projects at the city’s Penn Station and LaGuardia Airport. He...
May 28, 2020
As an employer, if your business operations were interrupted, resuming normal or phased activities presents an opportunity to update your COVID-19 preparedness, response, and control plans. Read more here: June Safety Advisor
May 08, 2020
Joan Cusack-McGuirk, president and CEO of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh hospital shares how COVID-19 has impacted patients, staff and visitors to the health care facility. A longtime nurse and administrator, Cusack-McGuirk offers a hard, emotional insight into the challenges that lie ahead.
Continue Reading: Interviewing local hospital CEO on current conditions
May 06, 2020
Hudson Valley DKI uses high grade disinfectant throughout the Orange County Emergency Communications Center on Wednesday morning as a precautionary measure to help keep county employees safe. Company president Angelo Ferrante says that while his technicians can clean surfaces for germs people still need to practice CDC guidelines to st...
Continue Reading: Hudson Valley DKI keeping county employees safe
May 04, 2020
Gov. Cuomo: State Will Monitor Four Core Factors to Determine if a Region Can Re-Open https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/amid-ongoing-covid-19-pandemic-governor-cuomo-outlines-additional-guidelines-when-regions-can?fbclid=IwAR15yo4ZEYJT38xtLNlawKrzqkVa_U6zEdBfU2TmGWCSPIPOrk-ij0DF0k0
Continue Reading: Cuomo: State Will Monitor Four Core Factors to Determine if a Region Can Re-Open
May 01, 2020
By Michael E. Catania COVID-19 has altered the very framework of construction projects and their underlying contracts. Orders relative to what are essential business and/or projects, virus mitigation rules and social distancing best practices seem to change on a weekly, if not daily, basis. With all of this going on, the last thing a C...
Continue Reading: COVID-19’s Impact on Construction Contracts
Apr 22, 2020
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) will host a nationwide Safety Stand Down for COVID-19 on April 29. Electrical contractors across the country will invite employees, subcontractors, owners, architects and engineers to join the event to review company protocols and jobsite conditions, and ask questions, bringing foc...
Apr 06, 2020
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Mar 23, 2020
Construction Contractor Association members Alfrandre Architecture, Hudson Valley DKI, LeChase Construction and Specialty Trades Contracting were quick to respond to the emergency need for the donation of N-95 masks to protect medical workers from the coronavirus. On Monday, CCA Executive Director Alan Seidman delivered the masks to Br...
Continue Reading: CCA Members Answer the Call for N-95 Masks
Jan 16, 2020
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has approved the facilitated merger of the Laborers International Union of North America 1000 Pension Fund (Local 1000 Plan) with the Laborers Local 235 Pension Fund (Local 235 Plan). As part of the merger, PBGC will provide three annual installments of $8.9 million to the plan beginning ...
Continue Reading: Merger OK’d for Local 1000, Local 235 Pension Funds
Dec 19, 2019
Construction doesn’t stop when winter weather strikes, so it’s important to know what steps to take to keep your workers warm and safe! For more information, click here December 2019 Safety Advisor
Dec 16, 2019
January 6, 2020 informational session – for more information click here: Info Session Rock Tavern
Nov 01, 2019
November 3 – 10 is Driving Drowsy Prevention Week. With the end of the favorable construction weather coming to an end, a lot of hours get put in to “get as much accomplished as possible.” Read more about how to keep your employees safe here: November Safety Advisor
Oct 18, 2019
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady joined local union leaders and Joan Cusack-McGuirk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall, at a press conference to highlight regional efforts to combat wage theft and other labor crimes. The event ...
Oct 01, 2019
Jobsite Fire Prevention and Protection. A “fire plan” should be set up prior to beginning a demolition job. Read more here: October Safety Advisor
Sep 27, 2019
Breast cancer affects everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or woman. That’s why Alan Seidman is stepping up to fight breast cancer by raising money and awareness through the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. To donate visit: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app365a?px=51479881&fr_id=9427...
Aug 27, 2019
Coming Up Carpenter Career Session
Aug 26, 2019
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting information and comment on the agency’s Respirable Crystalline Silicia Standard for Construction. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard by OSHA. Comments must be submitted by October 14, 2019. Read details here: S...
Aug 21, 2019
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in the City of Newburgh is expanding its Kaplan Family Center for Emergency Medicine. An $8 million state Health Department grant funds the two-phase, 10,000-sq. foot expansion project that includes an MRI Suite, second story 10-bed Observation Unit, increased triage space to assess patients and ...
Continue Reading: Renovation work at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
Aug 21, 2019
Rates: By now you’ve heard the Good News that Workers Company rates have dropped for the fourth straight year. On July 16, 2019 the New York State Department of Financial Services approved an average Workers’ Compensation Insurance rate decrease of 10% for new policies or renewal policies issued on or after October 1, 2019. Fo...
Aug 20, 2019
Gregg Nott of Hopewell Junction is a foreman for Tri-State Drywall & Acoustical, a subcontractor for Holt Construction which is working on a 10,000 sq. ft. expansion of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s Kaplan Family Center for Medicine in the City of Newburgh. Nott has been with Tri-State Drywall & Acoustical of Sparro...
Continue Reading: VIDEO: Foreman for Tri-State Drywall & Acoustical shares his journey
Aug 14, 2019
After serving five years in the U.S. Army, including two deployments to Iraq, Ted Fotopoulos of Middletown wanted a job that would provide him with the security to raise a family and stay in the Hudson Valley. He’s now a first year apprentice for Local 279 of the New England Regional Council of Carpenters working Continue Reading: VIDEO: Orange County veteran sees opportunities as local laborer
Aug 14, 2019
As outlined in some of my prior newsletters, Owner and Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs and CCIPs) are becoming commonplace on larger projects. If you are a contractor under one of these programs, it is imperative that you consult with a construction attorney and insurance specialist to make sure you do not have any gaps...
Aug 14, 2019
Several bills were passed at the end of the most recent legislative session and now await the governor’s signature. Below is a summary of some of the more important construction related items: CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION UPDATE
Aug 01, 2019
Safe workplaces are sound business. Read more here August Safety Advisor
Jul 01, 2019
Read more about “Extending Health & Safety Beyond the Workplace” here: July Safety Advisor
Jun 05, 2019
The national Utility Contractors Association is sponsoring the 2019 Trench Safety Stand Down, June 17-21,2019. Read more here: June Safety Advisor
Apr 23, 2019
Construction work is dangerous and injuries happen. Responsible contractors protect their employees by having Workers’ Compensation Insurance. They should not be punished for having it – but too often they are because of rampant insurance fraud. Read more here: Tax Fraud Destroys Communities
Mar 21, 2019
For more than a century, New York law has required that construction workers be paid a prevailing wage on projects that use public funds. It makes sense – if private developers want public money, they should pay a fair wage. Read more of Alan Seidman’s article here: Prevailing wage column
Continue Reading: Building A Skilled Workforce Is Good For New York
Mar 21, 2019
The 2019 National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 8-12. Read more about “Drive Like You Work Here” and more here: April BIE Safety Advisor
Feb 04, 2019
OSGA issues final rule to protect privacy of workers (Record keeping changes) Read more here February 2019 Safety Advisor
Dec 21, 2018
What is your Safety Plan for 2019? As you start off 2019, your safety program needs to have the same level of care, planning and consideration as the other aspects of your company’s strategic plan. Read more here January 2019 CCA January 2019 BIE Safety Advisor
Nov 28, 2018
View Safety Advisor here: December Safety Advisor
Sep 27, 2018
Are you prepared for emergencies at work? Read more here: October CCA
Sep 14, 2018
Congratulations to CCA Member Key Construction Services recently featured in Construction in Focus. You can read more about the importance, for president Al Torreggiani and his team, to “target projects with significance – jobs with some personal or greater sense of meaning in the bigger scheme of things.” to read th...
Sep 04, 2018
Click here September CCA to read about Proposed Change to OSHA’s Injury and Illness Electronic Submission.
Aug 28, 2018
CCA Member James McGowan & Son Masonry recently received a “Gold Award” by the Brick Industry Council for work performed at Millbrook School Dining Hall. The school was selected as this year’s “Brick in Architecture Gold Winner” in the education category. Millbrook
Continue Reading: James Mcgowan & Son Masonry Receives "Gold Award"
Aug 09, 2018
On July 31 2018 – the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile Education Center arrived in Newburgh NY escorted by some 400 motorcycles paying tribute to the 58,318 names inscribed on The Wall. Click here to read what 50 members of the local building trades to make this event possible. The Wall That Heals
Continue Reading: Hudson Valley Building Trades and The Wall That Heals
Jun 14, 2018
Thank you to Carpenter Contractor Trust for sharing this video.
May 31, 2018
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America announced today that effective May 30, 2018 the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters has been dissolved and merged into the Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters, the New England Regional Council of Carpenters and the Eastern Millwright Regional Council of...
Mar 12, 2018
Congratulations to Northeast Regional Council of Carpenter’s William Banfield on his promotion to New York State Regional Manager. You can read more about Bill’s promotion at www.northeastcarpenters.org/northeast_regional_council_of_carpenters_announces_executive_promotions
Continue Reading: Bill Banfield promoted to New York State Regional Manager
Mar 06, 2018
Congratulations to Alan Seidman, Orange County Citizens Foundation’s 24th recipient of the Ottaway Medal. On May 3, 2018 was awarded 2018 Ottaway Medal at a dinner in his honor held at Anthony’s Pier 9. Nearly 400 people came out to honor Alan and support the mission of the Orange County Citizens Foundation. The foundation...
Continue Reading: Alan Seidman receives the 2018 Ottaway Medal
Feb 14, 2018
The newest casino in New York, a $1.2 billion project in Sullivan County, opened its doors on Thursday, February 8, 2018. The project was spearheaded by Charlie Degliomini, the executive vice president of Empire Resorts. Over 3,000 union workers were employed in the construction of the Resorts World Catskills casino that opened several...
Jan 31, 2018
In this edition you can read the Director’s message, read about the NY Paid Family Leave, the NY City Safety Training Law and more. Just click here to open the newsletter. DOC013018
Sep 29, 2017
Mar 08, 2017
The final report on the economic impact of the Legoland Project, Goshen, NY prepared by the Orange County IDA. 02-16-17-Final-Report-Merlin-Legoland
Feb 08, 2017
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Jan 20, 2017
Check out live webcam snapshots of the site and watch the timelapse video of the Montreign Casino construction site. Click here to view the Construction Cam
Continue Reading: Montreign Live Construction Camera & Timelapse
Jan 19, 2017
Every 3 years our community comes together to honor and thank all those who are serving or have served at the Stewart International Guard Base in New Windsor, NY. It’s on again this fall and our heroes need your help. Please make your contributions payable to the “Community Foundation / 2017 Military Appreciation
Continue Reading: WRWD Honor & Thank Those Who Have Served at Stewart International Guard Base
Jan 16, 2017
National Apprentice Week was celebrated with 2 days of events at the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Training Centers.
Continue Reading: Union Carpenters Celebrate National Apprentice Week 2016
Jan 06, 2017
NEWBURGH, N.Y. (October 11, 2016) — The Construction Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley (CCAHV) has entered into a management agreement with SMACNA Southeastern New York, Inc. – the local chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA). The team at CCAHV will take on the duties manag...
Jan 06, 2017
With all the work obtained in the Hudson Valley employing members of Ironworkers Local 417, it has led to the need to expand the current Ironworkers Training Facility in Newburgh. Under the leadership of Local 417 Business Manager Mike Gaydos and Training Coordinator Matt Stoddard, Local 417 applied to Empire State Development for a g...
Jan 04, 2017
Union Carpenters make history by restoring a landmark hotel in Syracuse
Jan 03, 2017
Business & Relationships Provide opportunities for members to build business relationships with membership meetings, annual golf outing and various seminars throughout the year. Project Leads – CCA is your advocacy and marketing Association in one. We not only advance industry issues at the state and local level on behalf of ...
Jan 02, 2017
John Ballantyne tours the Historic Africa-American corridor and museum in Buffalo New York,, followed by a live radio interview on WUFO, 1080 AM
Jan 02, 2017
CCA held it’s annual Lobster-Clambake on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Pavilion at Laborers Local 17. More than 100 people enjoyed delicious food and great weather. Thanks to Ron and his crew from My Place for another job well done.
Jan 02, 2017
Engineering News Record (ENR) New York selected Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. as the Design Firm of the Year. Engineering News-Record provides engineering and construction news, analysis, and commentary for the AEC industry. ENR reports on the top design and construction firms around the world, while ENR NY covers the New York area. This rec...
Jan 02, 2017
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. – Established in 1966, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) is a consulting engineering, planning, surveying, mapping and construction management and inspection firm that specializes in the innovative development, design and construction of infrastructure and building systems. Originally founded by A. Beecher Gre...
Jan 02, 2017
Rider, Weiner & Frankel, P.C. is a general practice law firm concentrating in business, corporate, construction, employment, health services, banking and finance, trusts and estates, municipal, real estate, commercial litigation, intellectual property, and environmental law. Our firm has been in practice in the Mid-Hudson Valley Re...
Continue Reading: Meet CCA Member Rider, Weiner & Frankel P.C.
Jan 02, 2017
Those that read my column regularly realize that I am the eternal optimist. Well, now that the long awaited building boom in the Hudson Valley reaches crescendo, I am more conservative in my long range outlook. This long awaited rise in business activity………..possibly the strongest in the history of the Valley, how long does it