COVID-19 Resource Center
Click the the video above for an important message from ECA President and CEO Todd Helfrich regarding Phase 1 Reopening and the construction industry.
Construction in the Capital District is Now Open!
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Capital District will implement Phase 1 reopening of construction, manufacturing and some retail businesses (curbside pickup) starting May 20. Make sure to review the information contained in the following link regarding the steps you must take in order to resume construction. Note that this applies to any essential projects that you may already be working on along with any new work you are starting.
The guidelines can be found here: https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase#overview
We believe that the safety guidance includes many of the best practices that our members have already implemented -- including distancing, face coverings and extra sanitizing.
Items of Note:
Take care to review for your specific operations.
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Capital District will implement Phase 1 reopening of construction, manufacturing and some retail businesses (curbside pickup) starting May 20. Make sure to review the information contained in the following link regarding the steps you must take in order to resume construction. Note that this applies to any essential projects that you may already be working on along with any new work you are starting.
The guidelines can be found here: https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase#overview
We believe that the safety guidance includes many of the best practices that our members have already implemented -- including distancing, face coverings and extra sanitizing.
Items of Note:
- All businesses have to read and affirm the guidelines.
- Each re-opening business must develop a written Safety Plan outlining how its workplace will prevent the spread of COVID-19. The safety plan must be retained at each of your jobsites and must made available to the New York State Department of Health (DOH) or local health or safety authorities in the event of an inspection.
- There is mandatory pre-screening before work each day and documented review of that paperwork.
Take care to review for your specific operations.
Click the image to watch a video on
COVID jobsite protocols.
ECA Statement on COVID-19
Eastern Contractors Association continues to monitor developments regarding COVID-19 and its potential impacts. At this time our physical offices and the Building Industry Center are CLOSED. However, all staff are working remotely -- our phone lines remain open and the entire ECA team is available electronically to members, our union partners and all others that we work with in the industry (see directory below). If you need to reach a staff member, call the office at 518-869-0961 and enter their extension number to reach them. All staff can also be reached via email.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and will remain in contact with you regarding any changes.
Eastern Contractors Association continues to monitor developments regarding COVID-19 and its potential impacts. At this time our physical offices and the Building Industry Center are CLOSED. However, all staff are working remotely -- our phone lines remain open and the entire ECA team is available electronically to members, our union partners and all others that we work with in the industry (see directory below). If you need to reach a staff member, call the office at 518-869-0961 and enter their extension number to reach them. All staff can also be reached via email.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and will remain in contact with you regarding any changes.
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Useful Links
Toolbox Talks
Webinars
ECA is working with member firms to present webinars on timely topics as we all navigate our new normal. If you have programming ideas, or have webinars we can offer to the broader membership, please contact Jill at 518-869-0961 or jillr@ecainc.org. Current and Past webinar info with the presentation slides can be found here. Guidance Documents
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Publications
Federal Stimulus Information
Employee Benefit Information Jobsite Poster 11"x17" plastic coated jobsite poster with key CDC info sheets and general jobsite practices available FREE for ECA members. Contact news@ecainc.org for more information. |
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Notices from ECA
April 9 - Letter Regarding Jobsite Safety and Pressure from Owners April 9 - New Construction Guidance Issued by ESD April 5 - Best Jobsite Practices (video) April 2 - General Update (w/video message) March 26 - General Update March 26 - Fraud Alert March 20 - Federal Paid Leave FAQs March 20 - Federal COVID-19 Paid Leave March 20 - Governor Increases Mandate -- Construction Exempt March 19 - Donate N95 Masks to Healthcare Workers March 19 - Governor's list of Exempt Businesses March 19 - NYS COVID-19 Sick Leave Bill March 19 - Construction EXEMPT from Gov Exec. Order on Workforce Reduction March 18 - Recording COVID-19 on your OSHA Log |
Scheduling Updates
The following programs have either been cancelled or postponed. Any rescheduling information is TBA.
At this time, there are no other changes to our scheduled events. However, this is a very fluid situation and that is likely to change. We continue to rely on local, state and federal health officials to provide additional information and guide us through this process. If there are any additional changes to individual event schedules, an update will be posted on our website and social media, and all registered attendees will be contacted. |
STAFF Directory
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Title
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Email
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Ext.
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Todd Helfrich
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President & CEO
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toddh@ecainc.org
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102
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Laura Regan
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Vice President
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lauras@ecainc.org
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104
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Daniel DiPace
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Financial Manager
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danield@ecainc.org
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105
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Jill Renwick
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Director of Membership, Industry & Workforce Initiatives
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jillr@ecainc.org
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120
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Judy Ploof
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Planroom Manager
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judyp@ecainc.org
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106
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Dustin Henry
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Asst. Planroom Manager
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dustinh@ecainc.org
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111
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Doreen Kleinman
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Executive Assistant
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doreenk@ecainc.org
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108
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