FIRST BUILDING CODE INNOVATION CHALLENGE IN NYC

In partnership with the Urban Tech Hub @ Co. business incubator, the NYC Department of Buildings (DoB) has launched the first-ever Building Code Innovation Challenge, which seeks ideas from the real estate sector, construction industry and general public on improving worker safety, building design, construction and regulation. The deadline to apply is August 21. A team led by the DoB and its newly created Code Innovation Committee will review applications and select five semifinalists who will present their ideas at the DoB’s Build Safe/Live Safe conference on September 25. Winners will be announced later in the fall. The team is looking for innovations that, among other things, minimize construction noise, dust and vibration; improve fire resistance; and improve safe work practices that prevent the spread of COVID-19.