The agency will begin a new monitoring system after criticism in the aftermath of two fatal tower-crane accidents in Manhattan.
Sat 29 Aug 2009
Filed under: Marquette, Edward J, Global Positioning System, LiMandri, Robert D, Lancaster, Patricia J, Accidents and Safety, Building (Construction), New York City — @ 4:48 am
Mon 19 May 2008
Filed under: Lancaster, Patricia J, LiMandri, Robert D, Buildings Department, Bloomberg, Michael R, Accidents and Safety, Building (Construction), New York City — @ 5:51 am
The hirings are the latest of several measures rolled out since a series of fatal accidents and inspection flaws led to the resignation of the buildings commissioner last month.
Fri 2 May 2008
Filed under: Lancaster, Patricia J, LiMandri, Robert D., Buildings Department, Building (Construction), Accidents and Safety, New York City — @ 4:12 am
Robert D. LiMandri is learning how to stay afloat in the fishbowl he has occupied since his hasty promotion to acting buildings commissioner.
Wed 30 Apr 2008
The accident occurred during Construction Safety Week and the day after the ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral honoring those killed in construction accidents this year.
Wed 23 Apr 2008
Filed under: Suspensions, Dismissals and Resignations, Ethics, Lancaster, Patricia J, Buildings Department — @ 5:43 am
If you went looking for examples of corruption, graft and bungling in the New York City Department of Buildings, you certainly wouldn’t have to go far. The headlines alone are like a monotone refrain.
Tue 22 Apr 2008
Filed under: Lancaster, Patricia J, Buildings Department, Building (Construction), New York City — @ 4:15 am
Mishandled permits have raised questions about Patricia J. Lancaster, an architect hired by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to modernize the Buildings Department.