Insights by Samuel Levine

New York's one-job Construction Superintendent rule has changed how projects are staffed, but the challenge begins long before hiring. We explore why the regulation was introduced, what it takes to become a registered Construction Superintendent, and why the limited pipeline of qualified professionals is reshaping recruitment across New York's built environment.

New York City's one-superintendent rule has fundamentally changed construction hiring. With Construction Superintendents now limited to a single active project, developers and contractors face increased staffing pressure, permit delays and rising project costs. We explore what Local Law 149 means for workforce planning, project delivery and hiring strategy across the New York construction market.

See our Success Story hiring a Construction Superintendent and Assistant Construction Superintendent for AvalonBay Communities, a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) that develops, redevelops, acquires, and manages apartment communities.

The Great Resignation isn’t just coming, it’s already here. As the US continues its climb out of COVID, the second quarter of 2021 saw an almost unprecedented (yes you hoped you’d seen the last of that word!) challenge with 11.5 million workers quitting their jobs. Wow!