Good morning.

Below is a summary of information compiled:

Construction – Updated 4/3/20

• Activity in the City and Boroughs has essentially stopped. In addition to Healthcare, essential projects have continued this week however the Virus is affecting Construction Labor and ultimately causing some projects that fall into the essential category – Affordable Housing, Utilities – to shut down. It is not across the board, however we’ve seen this in a few locations.
• Activity on Long Island has essentially stopped. 
• Landlords who deem their projects as essential – Broadcast, News Agencies – have successfully submitted applications to continue projects
• The NYC DOB inspectors are issuing $10k Summonses for non-essential projects
• Clients on many projects have begun funding their CM/GC general conditions while in the shutdown, to maintain their teams in place
• We are starting to see smaller contractors take advantage of the loan opportunities contained in the Stimulus Package and specifically the CARE ACT. This enables them to maintain staff through the downtime and in those cases where the staff is not reimbursed by clients.
• Union and Non-Union labor layoffs are extremely high as expected. Contractors are only maintaining critical staff and labor.

Schedules – Updated 4/3/20

• The impact remains uncertain and dependent on the fallout and impact on the Labor force, Manufacturing and the availability of Materials
• Site availability, Tenant holdovers on interior office projects are surfacing
• Gaps in materials availability will elongate contractor involvement

Materials – Updated 4/3/20

• ?Depending on the materials and size of each manufacturer we estimate the impact on schedules to vary
• Local manufacturers shut down except for essential work and experiencing significant layoffs
• Furniture dealers and manufacturers similar to above have begun layoffs 
• Wherever possible, it is recommended orders be placed as soon as possible in order to be at the front of the queue when production resumes

Design – Updated 4/3/20

• The overall process has been slowed by technology issues stemming from staff working remote
• The permitting process on Long Island is sporadic based on the local AHJ ability to receive and approve permits. Please see list below. 
• Layoffs of non-essential staff within local firms have begun to occur

Resources – New York City

• NYC Department of Buildings (DOB):
  • Remains open for business and primarily working remotely
  • Digital filings recommended; functional just requires additional administration by expeditors
  • Modest impact on review process
  • Physical inspections proceeding

• Fire Department of New York (FDNY)
  • Working remotely
  • Filings being re-routed to staff residences
  • Physical inspections proceeding

Resources – Long Island Major Towns

• Town of Huntington – Updated 4/1/20. Town Hall has closed due to confirmed cases. They are not accepting submissions until further notice. Town does not have online submission capabilities.
  • Town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals/meetings are closed/canceled until further notice. 

• Town of Riverhead – Updated 3/31/20. Closed to public. Only essential staff are present (Building Commissioner and Fire Marshal).  They do not have an end date for when staff will be back in the office. Note: The Building Department, Fire Protection and Planning Department are now accepting electronic (PDF) submission of new applications and material.
  
  
  • • Department of Land Management: Effective immediately and until further notice, you may hand deliver paper material to our dropbox that is located outside the building located at 201 Howell Avenue. Please be advised, however, that the dropbox can only hold limited sized material. Mail from the United States Postal Service and private over-night service companies is still accepted at Town Hall.
      
      Note: The Building Department, Fire Protection and Planning Department are now accepting electronic (PDF) submission of new applications and material. Please read the details below for each department.
  
  
  • • Building Department (Riverhead):
      
      • Communication – Communication through email is still continuing. A list of office assistants and inspectors, along with their contact information, can be found on the Town’s website. Simply click on their name to email the person you need to contact. All employees are checking their emails on a daily basis. Phone messages are being retrieved and returned on a regular basis.
      • New Applications – Effective immediately and until further notice, you may hand deliver paper material to our dropbox that is located outside the building located at 201 Howell Avenue. Please be advised, however, that the dropbox can only hold limited sized material. Large paper plans and application materials can only be mailed to us. Mail will be picked up on a daily basis. Applications and plans can also be emailed (PDF) to trojanowski@townofriverheadny.gov . Applications will be reviewed and processed on a limited basis. Paper copies of applications with original signatures and plans, signed and sealed, along with the correct application fee, will be required when the office opens.
      • Inspections – Building inspections have resumed on a limited basis. Please contact one of the office assistants listed on the Town’s website with your request. Inspections will be prioritized for essential services. All applications can be found on the Town’s website.
  
  
  • • Fire Protection (Riverhead):
      
      • Communication – Communication through email is still continuing. A list of inspectors, along with their contact in?formation, can be found on the Town’s website. Simply click on their name to email the person you need to contact. Do not email or call Andrew Smith nor Laura Tague. All employees are checking their emails on a daily basis. Phone messages are being retrieved and returned on a regular basis.
      • New Applications – Effective immediately and until further notice, you may hand deliver paper material to our dropbox that is located outside the building located at 201 Howell Avenue. Please be advised, however, that the dropbox can only hold limited sized material. Large paper plans and application materials can only be mailed to us. Mail will be picked up on a daily basis. New applications will be reviewed and processed on a limited basis. All applications can be found on the Town’s website. Applications and plans can also be emailed (PDF) to zitek@townofriverheadny.gov. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a limited basis. Paper copies of applications with original signatures and plans, signed and sealed, along with the correct application fee, will be required when the office opens.
      • Inspections – Building inspections for new construction have resumed on a limited basis. Please email zitek@townofriverheadny.gov with your request. Inspections will be prioritized for essential services.
  
  
  • • Planning Department (Riverhead):
      
      • Communication – Communication through email is still continuing. A list of staff, along with their contact information, can be found on the Town’s website. Simply click on their name to email the person you need to contact. All employees are checking their emails on a daily basis. Phone messages are being retrieved and returned on a regular basis.
      • New Applications – Effective immediately and until further notice, you may hand deliver paper material to our dropbox that is located outside the building located at 201 Howell Avenue. Please be advised, however, that the dropbox can only hold limited sized material. Large paper plans and application materials can only be mailed to us. Mail will be picked up on a daily basis. All applications can be found on the Town’s website. Applications and plans can also be emailed to collins@townofriverheadny.gov. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a limited basis. Paper copies of applications with original signatures and plans, signed and sealed, along with the correct application fee, will be required when the office opens. All inspections, unless deemed essential, are cancelled through March 31, 2020.
      • Meetings – All meetings in Town Hall are cancelled until March 31, 2020. These cancellations may be extended subject to the State of Emergency, so please check the Town website on when the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and all advisory committee meetings will be re-scheduled.

• Town of North Hempstead – Closed till 3/30/2020.  Not accepting any submissions at this time as staff will not be in the building 

• Town of Oyster Bay – Updated 3/31/20 – Town closed until 4/15/20. Examiners are coming in to pick up plans to review at home. New applications can be submitted through U.S. Mail.
  •  No inspections taking place.  Town is asking for Architects/Engineers to perform their own inspections as Certifications will be required 

• Town of Islip – Closed to Public. Pick up and drop offs only

• Town of Smithtown – Closed to Public. Pick up and drop offs only

• Town of Babylon – Building and Planning staff not in building but accepting drop-offs

• Town of Hempstead – Updated 3/31/20 v2.  Not opened to the public, however, there is a drop box to leave the application. The time period to receive permits will be between 1-4 months. 

• Town of Brookhaven – Building & Planning submissions must be done electronically. Fire submissions can still be hand delivered. Operating with a very limited staff. 

Other Long Island Agencies

• Suffolk County Dept. of Health – Pick & Drop off only

• Nassau County Dept. of Public Works – Pick & Drop off only
  • Sewer Map Requests are on hold until 4/15/2020

• Nassau County Fire Marshal – Pick & Drop off only

• Nassau County Dept. of Health – Pick & Drop off only

• Suffolk County Water Authority – Pick & Drop off only

Risk Assessment

• Highest risk: procurement and construction
• Medium risk: design, documentation
• Low risk: transitioning, planning and closing