Bronx, NY Hellman Electric LLC has promoted John Brescia, senior project manager, to project executive of Hellman Electric’s JFK operations. This new position is a result of Brescia’s unwavering dedication to excellence, efficiency, and outstanding project management. With a background as a journeyman electrician, Brescia quickly rose, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.
Rochester, NY SWBRs’ project designers Ali Alsaedi and Sarah Latona earned their certification in Construction Documents Technology (CDT) from the Construction Specifications Institute. CDT certification reflects comprehensive knowledge of managing and delivering projects from conception through occupancy. CDT professionals are highly respected for their understanding of project delivery and ability to provide effective client services and deliver successful projects.
New York, NY Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, published a new national report, “Pullback in Multifamily Construction Starts”. The Multifamily Construction Starts research report provides investors with the latest apartment construction research and analysis, including key findings such as:
Queens, NY Tishman Speyer’s TS Communities has begun construction on a 13-story, 100% affordable apartment building at Edgemere Commons in Far Rockaway. Located at the corner of Beach Channel Dr. and Beach 52
nd St., the 247,000 s/f building will encompass 237
Manhattan, NY BXP has completed the General Motors (GM) Building’s amenity center. Named Savoy Club, the 35,000 s/f amenity experience designed by Fogarty Finger, offers building clients access to a fitness and health center, a food and beverage concept, and a fully appointed conferencing suite.
Manhattan, NY JRM Construction has completed work for EvensonBest, known to be one of the largest furniture dealers in North America. EvensonBest tapped JRM to build out 22,000 s/f of corporate office space in the Union Square neighborhood. At 55 5
th Ave., the space features
Falling debris from defective building façades continues to present hazards for pedestrians on the streets of New York City. Multiple cases of falling masonry have resulted in serious injuries and even deaths in recent years.
Manhattan, NY E4H Environments for Health Architecture has received the “Project of the Year Award - Under $50 million” from the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) for its renovation of the Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Department.
Bohemia, NY P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc. (PWGC) has hired six new employees: Chris Jorgensen, Massi Lelli, David Mellor, PE, Kevin Griffith, PE, Ryan Vaughn, and Ammarah Zaidi. Their additions to PWGC will strengthen the capabilities of the engineering and environmental compliance divisions.
Manhattan, NY The Davis Companies (Davis) has completed development of a new self-storage building at 155 West 29
th St. The 180,000 s/f facility contains over 6,000 units in a wide variety of unit sizes. The facility will be operated by Public Storage and will offer expanded hours, and short-term
