Gonzalez joins Crystal Window & Door as chief information officer

Queens, NY Daniel Gonzalez has joined Crystal Window & Door Systems as chief information officer. Gonzalez will oversee all IT functions across the organization and guide the company’s long-range strategy for technology driven manufacturing. “Daniel brings a wealth of experience in IT, particularly in manufacturing environments,

Crystal Window & Door installs
Series W50i Window Wall System

Manhattan, NY Crystal Window & Door Systems played a role in the restoration and vertical expansion of an historic building located at 650 First Ave. on the east side. The brick edifice built in 1894 now features a new four-story addition atop the original seven floors. Crystal’s Series W50i Window Wall System was used to encase the four new floors.

Closings commence at 105-unit Bergen: design by Taller Frida Escobedo, DXA Studio and Workstead

Brooklyn, NY Avdoo has begun closings at Bergen in Boerum Hill. Designed by Taller Frida Escobedo, with master planning by DXA Studio, interior design by Workstead, and landscape design by DXA Studio and Patrick Cullina, Bergen features amenities and residences that elevate urban living and blend indoor and outdoor spaces.

United Jewish Organizations, IMC Architecture and Preferred Builders break ground for UJO’s social services headquarters

Brooklyn, NY United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn (UJO), elected officials, community leaders, IMC Architecture and Preferred Builders broke ground for UJO’s social services headquarters at 498 Bedford Ave. UJO president, Rabbi David Niederman, HPD acting commissioner Ahmed Tigani, NYC Department of City planning director Daniel Garodnick, NYC Community Affairs commissioner

Commodore Construction appoints Netanel chief executive officer

Mount Vernon, NY Commodore Construction (Commodore) appointed Doron Netanel as its new chief executive officer. The appointment was made by Commodore’s chairman and co-founder, Gerry Boyle. In his new role, Netanel will be responsible for overseeing the New York based company’s current operations

DeSimone Consulting honored by Miami Herald

New York, NY DeSimone Consulting Engineering has been named one of Miami-Dade’s 2025 Best Workplaces by the Miami Herald, expanding a list of best workplace honors that includes USA Today, Crain’s New York, amNYmetro, and The Sunday Times of London. This latest honor reflects the strength of its workplace culture,

Keeping up with the current tariffs - by Kerrick Wille

As we come closer to the end of the summer, the tariff craze has only seemed to become more and more unpredictable. It seems like there are new announcements and suspensions extended every day. Because of this, it can be hard to stay on top of what the most current tariffs implemented are. This article will break down the most up-to-date tariffs that those in the real estate industry would want to be aware of.

Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital begin construction of 26 condo development

Manhattan, NY According to Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital, vertical construction is underway at 1122 Madison Ave., a new condominium development that will introduce 26 residences to the Upper East Side. Designed inside and out by Studio Sofield, the residential building is one block from Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and near other cultural institutions.

Perkins&Will welcomes Malone to science and technology practice

Manhattan, NY Perkins&Will has welcomed back Matt Malone to lead the Science and Technology practice in its New York and Philadelphia studios. Malone returns to the firm after three years with Taconic Partners, where he served as senior vice president of life science at Elevate Research Properties.

Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson finish design for The Studio Museum

Harlem, NY The Studio Museum plans for the public opening of its new seven-floor, 82,000 s/f building on Saturday, November 15, 2025. This milestone moment will be marked by a celebratory community day that will activate the entire building, welcoming everyone from the museum’s surrounding communities and beyond.