On April 5, 2024, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report about monitoring of New York City’s capital projects. His report found that projects often run over the initial budget and past the estimated timeline, suggesting that better monitoring could save City resources.
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City must pay for extra work
Construction company and City disputed meaning of contract term in school construction contract. In July 2014, a New Jersey-based construction company Delric Construction contracted with the New York City School Construction Authority to provide labor and materials for an exterior masonry project for the fixed price of $8,481,000 at Public School 183, located at 76 Riverdale Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The project was for the removal and replacement of 40,000 square feet of the school’s … <Read More>
Buildings Launches 90-Day “Adams Commission,” New Service Centers
On September 14, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams and Buildings Commissioner Eric A. Ulrich announced two initiatives to refocus the Department of Buildings on providing improved customer service and supporting economic recovery.
“Tommie L. Agee” Educational Campus Opens in Queens
Members of the 1969 “Amazin” Mets and the late outfielder’s family joined city officials at the opening of I.S. 419. On August 26, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams, the Department of Education (DOE), and School Construction Authority (SCA) celebrated the opening of the Tommie L. Agee Educational Campus, I.S. 419. Located at 111-12 Astoria Blvd in East Elmhurst, Queens, I.S. 419 will serve 646 students from grades 6-8 and help alleviate crowding in the area for … <Read More>
Contractor denied $2.5 million claim
Plumbing company claimed time extension due to delays. In May of 2012, the New York City School Construction Authority awarded BG National Plumbing & Heating Inc. a contract to perform accessibility and electrical upgrades for the New York City School Construction Authority. When it became evident that BG Plumbing could not meet the contractual deadline, BG Plumbing filed a notice of claim with the City alleging it was entitled to an extension because of certain … <Read More>
Contractor’s claim advances
School construction contractor sought extra compensation for change orders and delay caused by the School Construction Corporation. In July 2013, the Arnell Construction Company won a $42 million contract with the New York City School Construction Authority to construct a three-story school building and renovate the existing structure at Public School 106 in the Bronx. The contract required the work to be completed by April 12, 2016. During the course of the construction, Arnell, upon … <Read More>