Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Designing for the user: Leveraging best practices from digital UX in how we design spaces - by Kate Wieczorek

Designing for the user: Leveraging best practices from digital UX in how we design spaces - by Kate...

May 4, 2020
As new technology emerges, more of our lives exist within the digital realm. However, the impact of our physical environment cannot be ignored. We can view our
Workplace 2020: New decade, new opportunities - by John Campbell and Ann Hoffman

Workplace 2020: New decade, new opportunities - by John Campbell and Ann Hoffman

May 4, 2020
Prior to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, workplaces had already been experiencing a dramatic shift from the more traditional, leased space models, to flexible offices on demand. Modern workplaces have
Vista Skywall Systems completes fenestration and related façade metal work at Renaissance NY Chelsea Hotel at 112 West 25th St.

Vista Skywall Systems completes fenestration and related façade metal work at Renaissance NY Chelse...

April 21, 2020
Manhattan, NY Vista Skywall Systems handled all the fenestration and related façade metal work at the newly constructed Renaissance NY Chelsea Hotel at 112 West 25th St. including
New York clarifies differences between “emergency” and “essential” construction - by Lisa Andrzejewski

New York clarifies differences between “emergency” and “essential” construction - by Lisa An...

April 21, 2020
Following governor Cuomo’s order and the Empire State Development (ESD) guidance on March 27th, 2020, which provided that all “non-essential construction” except “emergency construction” must shut down, this week the
Related Cos., Oxford Properties Group, NYC & Co., KPF, Rockwell Group celebrate completion of Edge sky deck at 30 Hudson Yards

Related Cos., Oxford Properties Group, NYC & Co., KPF, Rockwell Group celebrate completion of Edge s...

April 21, 2020
Manhattan, NY According to Related Companies, Oxford Properties Group, NYC & Company, KPF and Rockwell Group,  Edge, the Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck, is officially completed. The new public space will offer 360 degree views of the NYC skyline.
Hudson Valley Construction Career Day held March 6th

Hudson Valley Construction Career Day held March 6th

April 21, 2020
Suffern, NY Over 550 local high school students met with trade-industry experts to engage in skill-building activities and learn about job opportunities in the region at the annual Hudson Valley Construction Career Day. Students from across
Tempco named to 2020 list of top fabricators by Glass Magazine

Tempco named to 2020 list of top fabricators by Glass Magazine

April 21, 2020
Flushing, NY Tempco Glass Fabrication, a growing regional NY-area glass processing firm, continues to receive industry recognition for its growth since opening in 2013. In its March issue, national trade publication Glass Magazine included
TEI Group partners with Analogue Holdings Limited

TEI Group partners with Analogue Holdings Limited

April 21, 2020
New York, NY According to Transel Elevator & Electric, Inc., d/b/a TEI Group, Analogue Holdings Limited, a leading electrical and mechanical engineering service provider in Hong Kong with operations in Macau and mainland China, has acquired
SGA selected as lead architect for 350,000 s/f life science project

SGA selected as lead architect for 350,000 s/f life science project

April 21, 2020
New York, NY SGA, a Boston and New York City-based architecture, interior design, planning, branded environments and virtual design construction practice, has been selected by Thor Equities Group to
Stoltz returns to HOK

Stoltz returns to HOK

April 21, 2020
New York, NY According to HOK, Adam Stoltz has rejoined as director of consulting based in the firm’s NY studio.
Peevey of DeSimone named to IIBEC Exec. Committee

Peevey of DeSimone named to IIBEC Exec. Committee

April 21, 2020
Raleigh, NC The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) conducted their first-ever “virtual” Annual Meeting of the Members on March 30th. The organization has been holding this meeting
Kemper System names Albany Egg project of the year, roof installation

Kemper System names Albany Egg project of the year, roof installation

April 21, 2020
Albany, NY The Egg, the performing arts center in the city’s historic Empire State Plaza, was named “Project of the Year” by Kemper System America, Inc. for a