Bennett named sector executive for Henderson Engineers

Manhattan, NY Henderson Companies has appointed 22-year industry veteran Andrew Bennett as business sector executive for Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions. In his new role, Bennett will oversee operations for five practices: core and shell, mission critical, mixed use, warehouse,

Skanska promotes Szatkowski to general manager

Manhattan, NY Skanska promoted Sean Szatkowski to general manager of Skanska USA Building’s New York operations. Elevating from his previous role as senior vice president account manager in the region, Szatkowski will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s business

DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires UK's DP Squared Ltd.

Manhattan, NY Full-service engineering firm, DeSimone Consulting Engineering, with offices worldwide, has acquired of structural engineering firm, DP Squared Ltd. The acquisition builds upon the company’s United Kingdom headquarters in central London.

Statewide construction workforce continues to grow, diversify according to NY Building Congress

Manhattan, NY The New York Building Congress released a report that found that New York’s construction workforce continues to grow and diversify despite ongoing challenges across the industry. 

Westchester County Industrial Development Agency votes final approval for $89.2 million Modera White Plains

White Plains, NY The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) voted at its July 27^th monthly meeting final approval of financial incentives for Modera White Plains, an $89.2 million adaptive reuse of a vacant light manufacturing facility into a 189-unit multifamily rental building.

Electra USA honors Lamardo of FW Sims as Employee of the Year

West Babylon, NY Electra USA, parent organization of FW Sims, has recognized FW Sims project engineer, Robert Lamardo, who is known for his leadership and expertise. With a background in project management and a proven track record of project deliveries, Lamardo is

Michael Graves Architecture appoints Yurasek as international director of interior design

Princeton, NJ Michael Graves Architecture (MG) has appointed Julie Yurasek as international director of interior design. With a prior tenure at MG, which commenced in 1996, Yurasek held the positions of senior interior designer and director. This valuable context provides her with a distinct

Ketosugbo, Holub and Seong join Spectorgroup

Manhattan, NY Spectorgroup has added three new hires to its team. The new team members bring a wealth of knowledge to the firm, further strengthening Spectorgroup’s ability to deliver thoughtful, research-based design strategies to its clients.

Understanding New York City Local Law 126 and its impact on Manhattan building owners - by Joe DiPompeo

In 2021, New York City put Local Law 126 in place. This is a mandatory ordinance pertaining to parking garages and their structural integrity. Parking structures located within the five boroughs of New York City will be required to undergo an inspection by a Professional Engineer who also holds the Qualified

BTEA’s SAFEBUILD forum shines
light on mental health in construction

Manhattan, NY The Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), representing 1,200 union contractors in New York, held its annual SAFEBUILD national industry forum designed to promote worker safety and salute firms with best practices. Noting that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)...