This is the launch of NYSSPE’s Legislative Update Videos; a monthly video series that will feature NYSSPE’s Executive Director, Anthony Fasano, PE. and Legislative Council Mark, Kriss, Esq. discussing the legislative updates that NYSSPE is involved in and affected by.
Below is a breakdown of the topics discussed and a time stamp that will allow you to navigate the video to the topic of your choice.
[00:09] STATE BUDGET:
The most recent budget was passed on time. The coalition NYSSPE participated in a lobby day on March 21st for purposes of securing highway funding and mass transit which was organized by Rebuild NY Now. This Budget has provided the largest single authorization of capital spending ever in NYS for highway transportation. It is still being fully analyzed.
[1:37] DESIGN BUILD: This topic covers the options available for project delivery.
Authorization for Design Build is pushing for flexibility on how projects move forward.
NYSSPE ‘s concerns for PE’s are:
1. Make certain there is a direct contract with Engineering firms and owners of the project for any construction manager at risk project.
2. To ensure qualification based selection (QBS) is the cornerstone on how firms are selected.
The bill is expected before the summer recess and anticipated to be considered in the 2017 Legislation.
