QUALITY
Historic Waldorf Astoria Undergoes Grand Renovations
Renovations are progressing at the historic Waldorf Astoria at 301 Park Avenue. Union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters have been executing large-scale renovations for this important landmark, creating a much-improved experience for guests and soon-to-be residents. The expert renovations include overhauling the grand ballroom, providing interior work throughout most of the hotel, and installing a new swimming pool. The most recent addition to the Waldorf is the creation of luxury apartments for those looking for an extended stay in this beautifully crafted building. The dedication and prowess of union contractors and carpenters are certainly on full display for all of New York City at this iconic building.
Andersen Interior Contracting
Component Assembly Systems, Inc.
Construction Specialties Installations, LLC
Elite Flooring, LLC
Empire Arch Metal & Glass Corp.
Eurotech Construction
Evergreene Architectural Arts
Exterior Wall & Building Consultants, Inc.
Gem Roofing & Waterproofing
Insulation Contractors, Inc.
Interstate Drywall Corporation
L.I.F Industries, Inc.
Long Island Concrete, Inc.
Mistral Architectural Metal + Glass, Inc.
Navillus Contracting, Inc.
Northern Bay Contractors Inc
Platform Solutions, Inc.
R&J Construction Corp.
Safway Atlantic
Universal Builders Supply
The East Midtown Greenway
February 2024 marked the grand opening of the East Midtown Greenway, spanning from East 53rd Street to East 61st Street in Manhattan. This achievement was made possible through the outstanding efforts of union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters. The Greenway’s design showcases three integral components: a pedestrian bridge, an in-water structure, and a topside landscape with a bike path. The strategically positioned pedestrian bridge at 54th Street serves as a vital link, connecting both pedestrians and bicyclists and fostering a sense of community within the greenway. The meticulously crafted walkway, with breathtaking views of the city, is both beautiful and functional. It is poised to become a cherished addition to the midtown community.
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53rd to 61st Streets
Anchormen Construction, LLC
Atlas Concrete Corp.
Celtic Marine Services Corp.
J. D’annunzio & Sons, Inc.
Keller North America, Inc.
Keller Industrial, Inc.
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Trevcon Construction
Weeks Marine Incorporated
Ritz Carlton NoMad
The NoMad Ritz Carlton at 1185 Broadway is another example of the impressive hospitality work completed by the New York City District Council of Carpenters and union contractors. One of the few skyscrapers in the area, this 580-foot-tall hotel features 250 guest rooms, state-of-the-art amenities, and a panoramic view of the city. This exciting new property was built using the following contractors: Pyramid Floor Covering, Inc., Roger & Sons Concrete, Inc., Prince Carpentry, La Strada General Contracting Corp., ModernfoldStyles, Inc., Safway Atlantic, and Mayrich Construction Corp.
JFK Airport’s $19B Overhaul Highlights Skilled Union Carpenters
Construction at John F. Kennedy International Airport is advancing rapidly, thanks to the expertise of union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters. The $19 billion union-built transportation hub will significantly enhance the travel experience for all visitors, boasting new, cutting-edge facilities. Key initiatives include the development of Terminal One and Terminal Six which will usher JFK into a new era of travel excellence. Every facet of this ambitious project reflects the unwavering commitment and diligence of union contractors and carpenters, ultimately establishing JFK as the premier gateway to New York City.
Akela Contracting, LLC
American Pile and Foundation, LLC
Atlas Concrete Corp.
Bond Civil & Utility Const., Inc.
Bove Industries, Inc.
Brickens Construction, Inc.
Certified Interiors, Inc.
Commodore Maintenance Corporation
Component Assembly Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Flooring
Cord Contracting Co., Inc.
Creative Construction Services Corp.
Custom Design Innovations, LLC
Curtis Partition Corp.
Dave Osborne Construction Contracting, Inc.
Eco Specialties, LLC
El Sol Contracting & Construction Corp.
Infinite Glass And Metal Inc.
Integrity Installation
IPC Lydon
Jacobson & Company, Inc.
J. Anthony Equipment Co.
Jonathan Metal & Glass Limited
Keller North America, Inc.
Lafayette Glass Company Inc.
Level 5 Construction, Inc.
Linear Contracting, Inc.
MGM Flooring, Inc.
Metro Furniture Delivery Ltd
Modernfold/Styles, Inc.
Naji Enterprises Incorporated
Navillus Contracting, Inc.
Oliveira Contracting
Pabco Construction
Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc.
Posillico Civil, Inc.
Prime Contracting Corp.
Prima Paving Corp.
Quality Modular Services, LLC
Roger & Sons Concrete, Inc.
Royal Interior Finisher Corp.
Safway Atlantic
Samap U.S.A. Corp.
Simpson & Brown, Inc.
Summit Building Services, LLC
Tri-State Civil Construction, LLC
V.A.L. Floors, Inc.
Western Industrial Contractors
X-Cell Insulation Corp.
York Scaffold Equipment Corp.
New York’s New Gateway: The Overhaul of John F. Kennedy International Airport
Historic Frick Collection Set to Reopen, Showcasing Union-Enhanced Renovations
The Frick Collection, an art museum established in 1935 and located at 1 East 70th Street, plans to reopen in April 2025, after renovations and upgrades. The historic building, updated by union contractors and carpenters from the New York City District Council of Carpenters, houses an extensive collection originally assembled by Henry Clay Frick. Thanks to this expansion and renovation, it will hold even more works from the Renaissance until the nineteenth century. The updated building will feature the mansion’s second floor, increasing the permanent collection by 25%, as well as new facilities including an education room, an auditorium, and a 60-seat cafe overlooking the beautiful 70th Street Garden. Union carpenters and contractors are revitalizing this incredible institution with their expertise, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adhering to stringent safety measures to protect both workers and the building’s historic integrity.
Baroco Contracting Corporation
Bauerschmidt & Sons INCORPORATED
Commercial Flooring Management, LLC
Consolidated Flooring
Construction Installations Specialties, LLC
Glenwood Management Services
International Blind Contractors
Island Acoustics
Pyramid Floor Covering, Inc.
Urban Foundation/Engineering, LLC
Wood Pro 2 Installers, Inc.
New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at 476 Fifth Avenue, an NYC landmark, is in good hands with union contractors and the New York City District Council of Carpenters. This $317 million renovation will provide more public library space, as well as a new entrance on 40th Street, a new learning center, an enlarged exhibition space, and additional room for researchers. The project is another impressive example of union carpenters and contractors demonstrating their high standards of excellence in craftsmanship. Contractors on this project include NJS Office Installations, Inc., American Wood Installers Inc., Reilly Contract Installations, Curtis Partition Corp., Woodworks Construction Co., and Jacobson & Company, Inc.
SAFETY
Investments in safety training by union carpenters and contractors are how we protect workers and the public from harm. Here is some of the safety training we provide.
Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety 8 Hour
Awareness: Hazardous Material, Lead, Asbestos, Silica, and Mold
Silica Awareness 4 hour
Scaffold User Certification 4 Hours
Scaffold Erector Qualification – Accelerated 32 Hour Refresher
Scaffold Erector Qualification – Accelerated 32 Hour
ICRA: Best Practices in Healthcare Construction
Ergonomics
Blood Borne Pathogens
LIRR Track Safety Training 3 Hour
Sexual Harassment Prevention 4 Hour
First Aid 4 Hour
Construction Fall Protection 8 Hour
CPR 4 Hour
16 Hour Confined Space Entry/ Lockout Tag Out
30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course
10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course
8 Hour Hazardous Waste Refresher
40 Hour Hazardous Waste
4 Hour Hazard Communication Course (GHS)
12 Hour Asbestos Allied Trade Restriction Handler Refresher
12 Hour Asbestos Allied Trade Restricted Handler
TRAINING
NEW YORK CITY
DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS TRAINING CENTER
The Carpenters Training Center is jointly sponsored by union carpenters and contractors to provide members with the training needed to bring the highest level of skill and safety to projects throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
New members are trained as apprentices in six state-approved programs for general building carpenters, concrete carpenters, millwrights, dockbuilders and timbermen, floor coverers and cabinetmakers.
Our apprentices receive nearly 600 hours of classroom instruction and more than 5,000 hours of on-the-job training over four years under the supervision of highly qualified industry professionals.
Experienced union carpenters have access to a lifetime of continuing education to stay up-to-date in the latest technologies and safety standards. Nowhere else in the industry does a similar commitment exist to a trained, skilled and safe carpentry workforce.
COMPETITIVE INITIATIVES
INSTALL
INSTALL (International Standards and Training Alliance) is a North American alliance of flooring mills, manufacturers, consultants, associations and contractors. Through comprehensive training and certification, we continuously improve the skill, productivity and attitude of our floor layers to ensure superior flooring installation.
INSTALL’s four-year curriculum is created by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ International Training Fund, and is delivered through classroom instruction and hands-on training. Content stays current with emerging trends, including best practices in occupied healthcare facilities, green building awareness and sustainability.
Core skills are emphasized in carpet, resilients, hardwood, artificial turf and more.
INSTALL constantly teams with leading mills and manufacturers to ensure that the curriculum meets current labor needs in the floor covering industry. INSTALL-certified installers leave the program with confidence and pride in their training, professionalism and work. Ultimately, they are trained to maximize productivity so that contractors remain profitable and competitive in the industry.
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MISSION INSTALL aims to ensure the continued health and prosperity of the North American floor covering industry, to demonstrate commitment to quality installations and to enhance the industry’s reputation.
INSTALL’s focus is simple – to teach the fundamentals of our trade to enhance the level of technical floor covering skills, and to meet the different needs of contractors and specifiers as each group functions within the industry.
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CRAFTSMEN Thousands of UBC floor covering professionals are working in the United States and Canada—and that number will grow as INSTALL apprentices complete their training. INSTALL floor covering professionals can efficiently install any kind of floor in any configurations and setting, all while getting the job right the first time and saving contractors time and money.
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INSTALL WARRANTY When you specify an INSTALL Warranty Contractor, the work is backed by the industry’s only additional, free, third-party, extended warranty on labor. We believe so much in the performance of our trained flooring installers that our warranty is in place to guarantee satisfaction.
BEST PRACTICES IN HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION
ICRA
When construction in hospitals is not performed by properly trained construction professionals, work on ceilings, walls and flooring can make infectious agents airborne through HVAC systems, drafts and foot traffic to other areas of the hospital occupied by patients susceptible to secondary infections.
Workers learn how to identify and classify project areas to best minimize risks, illness and injury.
For more information on ICRA training within the New York City metropolitan area, or to find out if you are eligible to have facilities managers, infection control professionals, and others at your healthcare institution receive free 8-hour ICRA training, please contact us here.
The Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) has developed an innovative training program to reduce the risk of contamination by working cleanly and safely in occupied healthcare facilities. The Construction ICRA Best Practices course teaches awareness of hazards including asbestos, lead, mold, silica, and other materials as well as blood-borne pathogens and other hospital-specific concerns. The curriculum was developed by consulting with leading construction-related infection control experts and is reviewed regularly to keep materials relevant to industry needs. Workers learn how to identify and classify project areas to best minimize risks, illness, and injury. The Best Practices program is a 24-hour training curriculum that teaches everything from containing the work area, hazmat and controlling exposure to communicating with hospital personnel and how to work within site-specific considerations.
- Containing the Work Area
- The Structure of the ICRA Form
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Regulatory Agencies and Organization
- Individual Responsibilities to Patients
- Lead, Asbestos, Silica, and Mold
- Work Area Classifications
- Anteroom Construction
- Erecting and Sealing a Soft Wall
- Working Within a Portable Isolation Cube
- How to Establish a Negative Pressure Environment
- Personal Protective Equipment Familiarization
- How Secondary Infections Are Acquired
We also offer an 8-hour training course for owners, construction managers, infection control construction coordinators, project managers, hospital epidemiologists, laboratory personnel, facility managers, construction administrators, architects, design engineers and contractors.
