Mar 20, 2023
Join United Rentals in New Windsor for a Spring Used Equipment Sale featuring high quality, expertly maintained machines and tools from top manufacturers Time: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Date: March 23-25 Location: 124 Windsor Highway, New Windsor, NY 12553-6203 Follow this link for more information and an inventory preview.
Mar 01, 2023
For nearly 90 years, Lovell Safety Management has delivered consistent dividends and discounts, and the top-notch services your clients have come to rely on. Now, Lovell is offering discounts up to 35 percent, deferment of the 9.8 percent assessment charge until dividend, and dividends averaging over 25 percent. Seem too good to be tru...
Feb 27, 2023
New Year, New Cyber Risks CCA Members will learn how to minimize their risk and protect valuable data at an exclusive webinar The Changing Landscape of Cyber Protections: What You Need to Know and Do Now with cybersecurity expert Carl Cadregari. Carl is an Executive Vice President in the FoxPointe Solutions/Information Risk Management ...
Feb 27, 2023
From changing a lightbulb to getting on a roof, ladders are a common piece of equipment used in almost every home or job site. They may appear harmless, yet thousands of people have died due to falls from a ladder or scaffolding. Understanding the different types of ladders and safe practices are key to preventing
Continue Reading: It’s Ladder Safety Month | March 2023 Safety Advisor
Feb 10, 2023
We are proud to welcome Gillespie Real Estate LLC to the Construction Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley. After nearly 20 years of serving the Hudson Valley, Jodi Gillespie is the proud broker/owner of Gillespie Real Estate, LLC and continues to serve her clients with professionalism, helping each of their dreams come true. B...
Jan 26, 2023
On the Level magazine is the published quarterly by the CCA, SMACNA Southeastern New York and FERCA of the Hudson Valley, and you can read a digital copy here. Printed copies are mailed to our members and are available at the CCA office, 330 Meadow Ave., Newburgh. To suggest a story idea, submit a column
Jan 17, 2023
We are pleased to start the New Year with three new members! Minuta Architecture, PLLC Minuta Architecture, PLLC, is a full-service architectural firm with offices in New Windsor and Piermont. Minuta Architecture’s mission is to provide architecture for the way people live, work and play through improving the quality of life of indivi...
Jan 05, 2023
Well Holy New Year, Batman, It’s 2023! Where the heck did 2022 go? The year flew by. With COVID restrictions eased, everyone was back to business and attending in-person meetings and events. For our Associations, all of our events were sellouts, and early sellouts at that. Unfortunately, we had to turn away members who wanted
Dec 30, 2022
We are pleased to welcome E-J Electric Installation Co., Tri Co Electric of Goshen, LLC, and USI Insurance Services to the Construction Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley. E-J Electric Installation Co. E-J Electric Installation Company was established in 1899 and, with three family generations of practical expertise, has esta...
Nov 04, 2022
As the Scene Changes, Challenges and Opportunities (and Some Fun) Persist Times are strange … but compared to what? I sometimes wonder if the generations before us didn’t think the times they lived in were strange and that the next generation was never going to amount to much. The local, national and international scenery keeps
Nov 02, 2022
Kurt Kaehler Vice President Perreca Electric Co. Kurt Kaehler has over 22 years of Electrical Construction experience in the Hudson Valley with 17 of those years conducting Business of Electrical Contracting for Perreca Electric. Kurt specializes in a broad range of high end general and specialty electrical contracting, design build, t...
Oct 31, 2022
You can help support the Rumshock Veterans Foundation this Veterans Day by enjoying a specialty maple drink from Wards Bridge Inn, WildFire Grill or RoseMary’s, three fine Montgomery eateries. The maple syrup is from Pleasantly Devine Stables, and the restaurants will donate $1 from each cocktail ordered on Nov. 11 to the Rumshoc...
Oct 31, 2022
By Dan Depew Director of Business Development, Holt Construction Published in “On the Level,” Fall 2022 “Y’know they’re still shippin’ them over here. They put ’em in cars, they put ‘em in yer tv. They put ‘em in stereos and those little radios you stick in your ears. They even put ‘em in watches, they
Oct 21, 2022
“On the Level” magazine is the published quarterly by the CCA, SMACNA Southeastern New York and FERCA of the Hudson Valley. Printed copies are mailed to our members and are available at the CCA office, 330 Meadow Ave., Newburgh. To suggest a story idea or submit a column for consideration, email Lisa Ramirez, CCA Director
Oct 10, 2022
Dominican University New York will honor CCA Executive Director Alan Seidman and the Beckerle family of Beckerle Lumber Supply Co. at the university’s 49th Annual Grand Reception. The event takes place 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Old Tappan Manor in Tappan, N.J. The honorees were chosen for their outstanding professio...
Oct 03, 2022
The CCA Holiday Get-Together & Charitable Giving Event will be held 5-8 p.m. Nov. 28 at the beautiful Powelton Club in Newburgh, NY. Event tickets are $95 per person, payable by check to CCA, Inc. and mailed to 330 Meadow Ave., Newburgh, NY, 12550. To pay by card call 845-562-4280. Each year, CCA, SMACNA and
Continue Reading: Save the Date! The CCA Holiday Get-Together & Giving Event is Nov. 28
Sep 22, 2022
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, an annual public health campaign spearheaded by numerous federal agencies to raise awareness about noise induced hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 million workers face dangerous levels of noise exposure on the job each year, and millions m...
Aug 18, 2022
This summer marked the anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, held Aug. 15-18, 1969 in Sullivan County, and it wouldn’t have been the same without CCA member Service Scaffold Company. The South Fallsburg company – now in its third generation – supplied the scaffolding at the famed concert. Service Scaffold h...
Aug 09, 2022
Thank you for joining us for the 2022 CCA Golf Outing, which was held July 25 at Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley, and for supporting the work we do on behalf of our members. It was a wonderful day, and despite early threats of rain the weather was gorgeous. We hope you had as
Continue Reading: Thank you for making the 2022 CCA Golf Outing a Great Success!
Jul 28, 2022
Join the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 to commemorate the 240th anniversary of General Washington’s order creating the Badge of Military Merit, predecessor for the modern Purple Heart. The focus for this year’s program will also commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal, a major turnin...
Jul 26, 2022
Safe Workplaces are Sound Business Every workplace should have a safety and health program that includes management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of worker deaths and reported injuries in the United States has decreas...
Jul 20, 2022
The 2022 Annual CCA Golf Outing is fast approaching. It’s always a great day of golf, dining, and networking, and we can’t wait to see everyone on Monday, July 25. Trump National Golf Club, Hudson Valley boasts a spectacular fully private 18 hole course (par 72) framed by the Stormville mountains. Course amenities include d...
Jul 18, 2022
Hesnor Engineering Associates is advertising a project at SUNY Delhi on behalf of the State University Construction Fund. The project – SUCF project 251021-01: Upgrade Building Management Systems; Foreman Hall, Evenden Tower and Bush Hall – hit the NYS Contract reporter on July 18, 2022. The project manual and drawings, in...
Jul 13, 2022
The Construction Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley congratulates Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus on his forthcoming promotion to the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. The county executive’s promotion, which was announced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, is a merit selection, which means...
Jul 12, 2022
By Dan Depew Business Development Manager Holt Construction No. This one word is often the response to nearly every project proposal in the Hudson Valley. Now let’s be clear; if you need a variance for a deck on your house or maybe a little-bit-bigger-than-it-should garage, you’re pretty good to proceed. But if you want to
Jul 11, 2022
“On the Level” magazine is the published quarterly by the CCA, SMACNA Southeastern New York and FERCA of the Hudson Valley. Printed copies are mailed to our members and are available at the CCA office, 330 Meadow Ave., Newburgh. To suggest a story idea or submit a column for consideration, email Lisa Ramirez, CCA Director
Jul 06, 2022
RBT CPAs, Inc. and Sickler, Torchia, Allen & Churchill CPAs – both leading accounting, auditing, consulting, and tax firms in the Hudson Valley – have merged effective July 1, resulting in greater accessibility, depth of knowledge and expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and enhanced services for clients. “We are really excited ...
Jun 21, 2022
Safety doesn’t stop once you leave the jobsite; we need to bring that safety attitude with us on the roads, when running errands, during leisure activities, at home and during all seasons of the year. Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public di...
Jun 20, 2022
By Jim McKenna Vice President LeChase Construction Services, LLC Increasingly, developers are finding a more cost-effective and efficient way to build all kinds of projects, from major infrastructure and government-led projects to industrial, manufacturing, commercial construction and more. This solution, the design-build approach, is ...
Jun 15, 2022
By Joseph Peresan Partner, The Bonadio Group As within any industry, there are critical issues and areas that keep every business owner up at night. The construction industry is no different and comes with its own unique challenges. The Bonadio Group explores these challenges through our 2022 New York Contractors State of the Industry ...
May 24, 2022
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is again sponsoring an annual Trench Safety Stand Down, which will be held June 20-24, 2022 What is a Safety Stand Down A Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) presents the opportunity for employers to talk directly to employees and others about safety. These Stand Downs will focus on tren...
May 18, 2022
The 2022 CCA Annual Golf Outing is officially sold out! Thank you to everyone who will be joining us on the links July 25 at the Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley. It’s always a great day of golf, dining and networking, and we look forward to seeing you. Space was extremely limited this year,
Continue Reading: The CCA Golf Outing is SOLD OUT | Reception Tickets Still Available
May 05, 2022
By Robert Marchione CPA, Director, RBT CPAs rmarchione@rbtcpas.com “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” It was as if Charles Dickens was writing about the construction industry in 2022 when he penned these infamous words. On one hand, the industry is looking at its single biggest cash infusion of all
Continue Reading: Addressing 2022’s Top Construction Challenges
Apr 28, 2022
OSHA plans to initiate inspections in over 70 high-risk industries in indoor and outdoor work settings when the National Weather Service has issued a heat warning or an advisory for a local area. Industries targeted by the National Emphasis Program (NEP) include those in the agricultural, construction, and manufacturing sectors, a...
Apr 21, 2022
Invitations to the Annual CCA Golf Outing will be arriving in our members’ mailboxes soon, but you don’t have to wait to make your reservations. This is always a great day of golf, dining and networking, and CCA members can secure their spots now for the event, which will be held Monday, July 25, at
Continue Reading: Save the date | The CCA Golf Outing is Monday, July 25
Apr 13, 2022
In late 2021, New York State mandated that all New York based employers and companies with 10 or more employees in business for at least two years must implement a retirement plan within nine months of final regulations (likely late 2022/early 2023). To fulfill this mandate, the state is offering the NYS Secure Choice Program,
Apr 06, 2022
By Thomas Kennedy, CPA Partner, RBT CPAs, LLP tkennedy@rbtcpas.com The war in Ukraine is closer than you think. Recently, the White House warned malicious attacks could be just a few keystrokes away, making it critical for local governments to close their digital doors, put their shields up, and protect people, data, and infrastructure...
Mar 24, 2022
As our highway infrastructure ages, the federal government and many highway agencies are focusing on rebuilding existing roadways, bridges, and tunnels. Highway improvement projects being performed on roadways that are open to traffic will be increasing. At the same time, traffic continues to grow and creates more congestion. This comb...
Mar 23, 2022
There’s still time to get your tickets to the Annual CCA Dinner! Don’t miss the region’s premier networking event for the construction industry, coming up 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 at Newburgh’s beautiful Powelton Club. This year’s guest speaker is Rick Zolzer, Vice President and beloved PA announcer for the Hudson Valley Renegades. Tic...
Mar 17, 2022
Last week marked the fifth consecutive week that the stock market [i] declined. This is the first period since the March 2020 lows that the market is undergoing a significant correction. As with most every sell-off, the news flow seems to go from bad to worse, the problems appear to be insurmountable, and it feels
Continue Reading: From the Matrix Team | Thoughts on the Current Market Correction
Mar 02, 2022
The new 74 page winter addition of the CCA/FERCA/SMACNA magazine “On The Level” reports on the Construction Challenge with Supply shortage….
Jan 18, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a record-setting $216.3 billion budget on Tuesday that includes several significant one-time infusions including $1 billion over three years in capital investments for transit-related projects. Hochul proposed a new five-year, $32.8 billion DOT capital plan that will leverage Federal funding commitments made ...
Nov 11, 2021
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney was joined by local elected officials, contractor and labor leaders on the Newburgh waterfront as he praised the U.S. House’s passage of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, saying the sweeping deal would bring an unprecedented infusion of federal money to upgrade road and bridges, airports, public transit,...
Nov 04, 2021
By Michael Turturro As a part of daily operations, most contractors have leased vehicles, buildings, trucks, construction equipment or other items to keep costs down and business running smoothly. Did you know that, in a matter of months, your leases will be accounted for differently due to the new lease accounting standard? While prev...
Nov 02, 2021
The new 76-page Fall edition of the CCA/FERCA/SMACNA magazine, “On the LEVEL” reports on how the union construction apprenticeships rival college degrees on key economic and social metrics. Find out why the construction industry has one of the highest vaccination refusal rates and what you can and can not ask a worker about getting a
Nov 01, 2021
Phillip Wanger repeats the word “relationship” throughout a behind-the scenes tour he gives of PharmaCann as he discusses the $32 million renovation and expansion managed by Holt Construction at the company’s highly complex medical marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in Hamptonburgh. Wagner is the Operations Manager for Ph...
Sep 24, 2021
The joint statement, signed on September 24 by SMACNA President Angie Simon and SMART General President Joseph Sellers, strongly encourages vaccination and acknowledges the importance of a vaccinated workforce for the industry, for future job opportunities, and for increased union market share. This statement expands on the SMACNA/SMAR...
Sep 21, 2021
Almost half, 46.4 percent, of U.S. construction/extraction workers—union and non-union combined—said they probably or definitely would not get vaccinated against the still-potent coronavirus, a new study shows. That’s the highest refusal rate among all occupations, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsbu...
Sep 01, 2021
The Hudson Valley Building and Construction Trades Council working with the Hudson Valley Workforce Development Institute graduated the first class of the Pre-Apprentices in the Hudson Valley Build-N-Beyond program last month. The seven graduates completed the 8-week, 160-hours program that included academic classroom and hands-on trai...
Aug 03, 2021
By Earl R Hall, Executive Director, Syracuse Builders Exchange Ten years ago, construction industry executives anticipated that in just a few years there would be national and local shortage of skilled craftsmen and craftswomen. The data suggested a large percentage of those eligible would retire, and the next generation worker was not...
Jul 28, 2021
The new 76-page Summer edition of the CCA/FERCA/SMACNA magazine, “On the LEVEL” features a cover story on how the Construction Industry has embraced 3D Laser technology and how it can change your business. Is the Hudson Valley is experiencing a post-pandemic rebound? When can New York expect a Wage Theft Law that will go after
Jul 19, 2021
Inspired by the practical applications and advances in 3D scanning technology and 360-degree photos, Printeks Construction Documentation Services in Montgomery has created a better way to document existing conditions for design professionals, owners and developers. Senior scanning technician Andrew Romulo tells customers that with helm...
Jul 19, 2021
Bryan Armistead is the Field Technology Support Specialist who oversees Virtual Design & Construction and Field Labor Coordinator for Armistead Mechanical, one of the most successful industrial piping contractors in the tri-state area and one of the largest employers of plumbers and pipefitters in New Jersey and the Hudson Valley. ...
Jul 16, 2021
The Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB) program continues to break down barriers, proving that jobs don’t have gender. The Sisters pre-apprentice program began in New York State (excluding the five boroughs) in 2015. Since that time about 150 women have been accepted into the now four-week pre-apprentice program that runs Monday – F...
Jul 14, 2021
Newburgh – Kurt Kaehler has been named Vice President of Perreca Electric Co. Kaehler has been with Perreca Electric for 16 years, having held the position of Project Manager for 14 of them. During that time, he has managed some of Perreca’s largest projects and has been an essential part of the success of the
Continue Reading: Kurt Kaehler named VP of Perreca Electric Co.
Jun 15, 2021
After years of planning and months of construction The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 279 will move this fall back into their training center in Rock Tavern following a $3.5 million renovation of the facility. The 25,000 sq. foot building will now house a state-of-the-art training facility for apprentices an...
Jun 10, 2021
After a year delay, golfers were finally able to hit the links for the 2020 CCA Golf Outing on June 7 at Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley. Nearly 80 golfers took part in the annual event that was postponned because of the pandemic. The CCA 2021 Golf Outing will take place on Monday, July
Continue Reading: CCA Golf Outing returns – but wait, there’s more!
Jun 03, 2021
The New York State Senate passed legislation on Wednesday to back New York’s construction workers in their fight against wage theft and help those seeking justice to navigate their claims against such crimes. The legislation holds contractors accountable and increases the likelihood that construction workers can secure the payments and...
May 28, 2021
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney joined local elected officials, contractor and labor leaders in announcing a package of bills that would give hundreds of millions of dollars for multiple infrastructure projects throughout the Hudson Valley. At a news conference on the Newburgh waterfront, the Congressman proposed a series of six bills in wha...
Apr 29, 2021
Some 20 apprentices from North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 279 designed and built Little Free Library book-sharing boxes and bases at their Rock Tavern Training Center. The project was developed by State Sen. James Skoufis and the boxes were painted and decorated with literary scenes by local students and commu...
Apr 21, 2021
Orange County District Attorney Dave Hoovler says that wage theft and construction fraud costs taxpayers millions of dollars, risks the lives of residents who may be enter unsafe buildings and cheats local laborers, like members of Local 279 of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, the chance to earn a fair living w...
Apr 15, 2021
Only 30 percent of family-owned businesses last until the second generation, and only 12 percent will make it to the third generation. So how have some of the Hudson Valley’s most successful companies in the construction industry managed to overcome the odds? Century-old family-operated businsses share the secrets to their longes...
Apr 01, 2021
LEGOLAND New York expects to welcome its first customers later this year, some two years after first foundation was poured on the $500 million theme park located off a new Route 17 Exit 125 in the Town of Goshen. The first major theme park to be built in the Northeast in decades was scheduled to
Mar 30, 2021
The casino operators who run Resorts World Catskills in Sullivan County plan to open a new gambling hall with 1,300 video gaming machines in part of the Newburgh Mall. That move would position what could be a major player in the gaming industry at the nexus of two interstate highways. The new operation would employ 200 to 225
Continue Reading: Resorts World to Revitalize Old Mall with New Gambling Hall
Mar 12, 2021
PKF O’Connor Davies is monitoring details of the American Rescue Plan. Here are the latest details: elink.pkfod.com/m/1/46940558/02-b21070-01bdce136b484f87842e8321934d6fbb/2/80/f57f4423-f166-4053-a5b5-cc9b099d8eeb
Mar 10, 2021
Lawrence J. Sturgis, former Vice President of Wolff & Munier, Inc. and Executive Vice President of SMACNA (Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors of Southeastern NY), died on March 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was 84. Known to his friends as Larry, he was born in Brooklyn, NY and attended Erasmus Hall High School.
Feb 15, 2021
Patricia Zugibe was named CEO of Holt Construction Corp., a full-service Construction Management and General Contracting firm headquartered in Pearl River, NY. Zugibe joins Jack Holt, Chairman and Christopher Asaro, President in leading the executive management team into the next generation of construction services. She becomes the fi...
Jan 18, 2021
A very special thank you to Bill Banfield, Asst. Exec Secretary Treasurer, North Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters. Bill helped arrange for Nelson Aguilar, Francisco Esparza and Raul Castro from Local 197 of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters to help a family in need. These gentlemen generously contribut...
Jan 11, 2021
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) has named Daniel J. Maughan President of the organization. Maughan will continue working closely as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) with MSLC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joan Cusack-McGuirk, who will retire from Newburgh-based MSLC at the end of this year. Cusack-McGuirk’s career...
Dec 21, 2020
By Michael Catania Last year, Governor Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have standardized the definition and timing of Substantial Completion (“SC”) on public jobs. The bill returned to the governor’s desk this month and . . . .. he signed it! Was this a Christmas Miracle? Hardly. While some of the timing language was
Dec 18, 2020
As the county and region continue to deal with the economic and health crisis caused by the virus, the outlook is no longer grim. Read how local leaders are addressing economic development in 2021 in the winter edition of “On the Level.” https://issuu.com/fishermears/docs/cca-winternews-2020-issuu?fr=sYjdmZTYxNDk4
Dec 16, 2020
The annual CCA holiday event and charity drive had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic but that didn’t prevent Association members and building trade partners from donating more than $15,000 to regional charities. At left, CCA Executive Director Alan Seidman presents a check to Bill Vacca, Chairman of the Board of Dir...
Nov 18, 2020
Laborers’ Local 17 believes that every child deserves the warmth of cozy pajamas and a fresh pillow. Working under the Laborers’ International Union of North America’s (LIUNA) Feel the Care community outreach initiative, they made sure parents in Newburgh were able to provide these comforts for their children. On Nov....
Nov 13, 2020
Journeymen from Laborers’ Local 17 are taking part in a Confined Space Rescue class at the trades’ training facility in Newburgh. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 60 percent of confined-space fatalities are rescuers. “Some of the equipment has gotten newer, nicer, a lit...
Oct 13, 2020
Iron Workers Local 417 donated their time to deliver a bronze statue of Harriet Tubman to the plaza of the Newburgh Free Library on Monday, Oct. 12. Local 417 Business Manager Mike Gaydos, left, and Local 417 President Mike Stoddard, right, help Vice President Michael “Doc” Dunn maneuver the grader to install the 9-foot-tal...
Sep 24, 2020
Spearhead Construction Superintendent Jason Kowalski says that working on the $17 million renovation and expansion of the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor takes on an even greater meaning. The Fort Montgomery-based company is lead by two female military veterans with strong ties to the region.
Sep 15, 2020
Meet the healthcare heroes at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall who were on the front lines battling a global pandemic https://youtu.be/Yzxyoh8rEkA
Sep 15, 2020
In the new 64-page Fall edition of “On the LEVEL”… get an exclusive first look at the $17 million renovation and expansion of the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor that opens Nov. 11. Visitors will use state-of-the-art technology to help explain more than two centuries of military history and detail many of
Sep 08, 2020
Matt Stoddard, President of Ironworkers Local 417 explains that pre-cast walls are in place and structural steel is beginning to cover the shell around what eventually will be Amazon’s $75.2 million distribution center in the Town of Montgomery. Construction on the 1,010,880-square foot facility at the intersection of Routes 747 and 17...
Sep 04, 2020
State Sen. James Skoufis and 14 other New York State Senators sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo to reconsider allowing out-of-state construction workers on job sites without the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Aug 05, 2020
Danskammer Energy CEO William Reid says a new $500 million gas-fired power plant in the Town of Newburgh will create well paying union jobs and bring much needed financial support to the region, as well as produce energy in a clean, environmentally-friendly way.
Jul 17, 2020
We know the Hudson Valley has a strong workforce. But too many new and expanding businesses are moving to states with lower taxes. We need to attract businesses that provide well-paying jobs for local families that grow the economy. Visit Brighter Hudson Valley to understand the crucial need for economic development and how phase-in ta...
Jul 13, 2020
Bill Banfield who heads the carpenters union in the region, writes in an opinion in the Times Herald-Record, “Long before anyone had heard of COVID-19, organized labor was setting the standard for safety in the construction industry” and that “unions are needed now more than ever.” Read more…https://www.re...
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 09, 2020
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Jun 09, 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 region, issue...
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...
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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 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
