This report provides a compilation of findings and recommendations from the New York City Department of Buildings High Risk Construction Oversight (HRCO) study that was conducted from July 2008 through January 2009.
This Department of Buildings HRCO document reports and identifies issues with construction safety and practices. Data and information are included on the importance and enforcement of construction safety practices and recommendations were made to improve them.
This report details the findings and recommendations resulting from the High Risk Construction Oversight (HRCO) study, conducted by the Department of Buildings from July 2008 through January 2009. The goal of this study is to develop recommendations for modifications to the regulatory framework and construction industry practices of the City to improve safety.
This investigative report was produced by Ove Arup & Partners, PC, who was hired by the New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) to provide engineering and investigative services following the collapse of an external self-climbing tower crane. The accident occurred at 303 East 51st Street in Manhattan on March 15, 2008.
Following the collapse of an external self-climbing tower crane at 303 East 51st Street, New York, New York, on March 15, 2008, Ove Arup & Partners, PC (Arup) was hired by the New York City Department of Buildings to provide engineering and investigative services.
This document shows the Department of Buildings Investigation into the shoring collapse at 9 Dominick Street (AKA 246 Spring Street) Part 8. Included are various examinations of the structural features at the site with accompanying pictures.
This document addresses the 246 Spring Street investigation and includes analyses on the issues of the structure. Included in this document are calculations regarding the structure's flaws as well as accompanying diagrams.