Scaffold Law Skyrockets NY Construction Costs

New York’s construction industry is paying a steep price for a century-old law—the Scaffold Law—that holds contractors liable for worker falls, even before modern safety standards. The result? Insurance costs soar 200% to 500% higher than in neighboring states, driving some contractors out of business and pushing up housing and infrastructure costs for everyone. Fraudulent claims may be adding hundreds more to premiums annually. While advocates say safety must come first and blame insurers for profiting from delays, a federal effort is targeting the law on federally funded projects. Balancing worker protection with economic reality remains a tough, unresolved challenge. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b676ce00ed2cc604