Buildings news update - November 3, 2021

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November 3, 2021

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Registration Open For
Construction Innovation and Safety Conference

Sign up today for DOB's virtual construction innovation and
safety industry conference, scheduled for later this month,
November 15th through November 19th!

The online conference is free to attend, open to the public, and
features a series of educational online seminars for industry
professionals, focusing on development, innovation, construction
safety and the latest building regulations in New York City.

This educational event offers licensed design professionals the
opportunity to learn more about important industry changes such
as the new 2022 Construction Codes, building energy efficiency
grades, the Major Projects Development Program, DOB's drone
study and much more. The seminars have been submitted for AIA
CES approval for continuing education credits.

Members of the construction community are also invited to attend
daily multilingual virtual safety sessions, where DOB experts
will demonstrate critical safety procedures and answer questions
about staying safe on the job.

During the conference, we will also announce the winners of the
2021 "Hack the Building Code" Innovation Challenge. Drop by to
see the cutting-edge projects and ideas that are helping to
shape and enhance the future of New York's development
community.

Read our Press Release

Register for the Conference Today!

Property Owner's
Guide to Resolving an OATH Summons

On Friday, November 12th,
we are hosting for a live DOB webinar event for New York City property owners, providing a
deep dive into how to resolve specific OATH summonses issued by
DOB, including work without a permit issues and illegal conversions.

This educational webinar,
presented by DOB staff, will provide detailed information about
certifying the correction of these kinds of violations.

Sign up for the afternoon session on 11/12/21 at 12pm

Sign up for the evening session on 11/12/21 at 6pm

Check out the
full calendar of upcoming online events, and sign-up to attend
by visiting

nyc.gov/DOBevents.

Deadline Extended
For Innovation Challenge

Calling all
inventors, you still have time! DOB is extending the
submissions deadline for our second-annual "Hack the
Building Code" Innovation Challenge until Sunday,
November 7th, at midnight. Send in your best ideas on
how to improve our city's built environment and
construction industry.

This contest is a
partnership between DOB, the NYC Economic Development
Corporation and Urban Tech Hub @ Company Ventures.
Winners of this innovation challenge will receive DOB
technical support and assistance in introducing their
technology to NYC's design and construction industries.

Click Here to Apply to the Innovation Challenge.

Melanie E. La Rocca Commissioner

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