Category: Construction Design & Engineering

LeFrak to unveil 60-ft. steel  whale on Jersey City waterfront

LeFrak to unveil 60-ft. steel whale on Jersey City waterfront

August 11, 2026
Jersey City, NJ A seven-ton, 60-ft. steel whale will make waves on the Jersey City waterfront this fall as part of the 40th anniversary of Newport’s development.
University of Rochester begins CetraRuddy-designed Student Life building - Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life

University of Rochester begins CetraRuddy-designed Student Life building - Greenbaum Center for Jewi...

August 11, 2026
Rochester, NY Construction will begin in the first week of August on a new Student Life building designed to strengthen and support University of Rochester Student Life programming and establish a new home for the Greenbaum Center for Jewish Life. The two-story, 15,000 s/f building on Intercampus Dr.
Corgan grows northeast presence with acquisition of WCGS Architects

Corgan grows northeast presence with acquisition of WCGS Architects

August 11, 2026
Albany, NY Corgan, a leading global architecture and design firm, has welcomed WCGS Architects, a New York-based architecture practice to the firm. The strategic addition of WCGS expands Corgan’s presence across the Northeast and strengthens its capabilities particularly in mission critical and higher education.
65 Franklin St. commences vertical construction; design by COOKFOX

65 Franklin St. commences vertical construction; design by COOKFOX

August 11, 2026
Manhattan, NY Sky Equity Group, the New York City-based real estate development firm founded by Simon Dushinsky, has commenced vertical construction at 65 Franklin St., an upcoming luxury condominium in the Tribeca neighborhood.
Morgan North Rooftop Park by Tishman Speyer, HMWhite, MADGI, and Shimoda Design wins SARA Excellence Award

Morgan North Rooftop Park by Tishman Speyer, HMWhite, MADGI, and Shimoda Design wins SARA Excellence...

August 11, 2026
Manhattan, NY The two-acre urban park atop Morgan North, the 645,000 s/f redevelopment of what was once New York City’s largest postal distribution center into a multi-use, sustainable property housing creative office space, a multilevel park and street-level retail
The Doe Fund to break ground on new Bronx affordable and supportive housing residence

The Doe Fund to break ground on new Bronx affordable and supportive housing residence

August 11, 2026
Manhattan, NY The Doe Fund, a homeless services organization known for its Ready, Willing & Able work training program and its more than 1.2 million s/f portfolio of housing
Shawmut Design and Construction advances expansion of Princeton National Rowing Association’s Caspersen Rowing Center

Shawmut Design and Construction advances expansion of Princeton National Rowing Association’s Casp...

July 30, 2026
West Windsor, NJ Shawmut Design and Construction has partnered with the Princeton National Rowing Association (PNRA) on the expansion of the Finn M. W. Caspersen Rowing Center at Mercer Lake. The
Construction underway on new $34 million Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

Construction underway on new $34 million Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

July 30, 2026
Stony Brook, NY Ronald McDonald House Long Island has commenced construction on the new $34 million Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, marking a major milestone in the
Mojo Stumer designs Bleecker Bell, Greenwich Village’s first new music venue in nearly 20 years

Mojo Stumer designs Bleecker Bell, Greenwich Village’s first new music venue in nearly 20 years

July 29, 2026
Manhattan, NY Mojo Stumer Associates, a Long Island-based architecture and interior design firm, completed its role as designer of Bleecker Bell, a new 200-capacity live music venue opening this fall in Greenwich Village. Developed
Riverside Memorial Chapel completes $18m restoration of Upper West Side landmark building for 100th anniversary

Riverside Memorial Chapel completes $18m restoration of Upper West Side landmark building for 100th ...

July 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY Riverside Memorial Chapel, a New York City landmark, and one of the nation’s most respected Jewish funeral service providers, celebrated the 100th anniversary of its landmark Upper West Side location and its $18 million restoration.
JT Magen delivers NYC’s first  Metro Private Cinema - 15,000 s/f

JT Magen delivers NYC’s first Metro Private Cinema - 15,000 s/f

July 28, 2026
Manhattan, NY JT Magen has completed construction of Metro Private Cinema, a first-of-its-kind venue that offers 20 individual private movie and dining suites. The 15,000 s/f, two-story location at 131 8th Ave. in the Chelsea neighborhood is the company’s first location for its high-end dining and theatre experience.
Forte Construction opens reconstructed 12-car platform at Babylon Long Island Rail Road Station

Forte Construction opens reconstructed 12-car platform at Babylon Long Island Rail Road Station

July 28, 2026
Babylon, NY The two-year, multi-phase modernization project at Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Babylon Station reached a major milestone as the station’s newly reconstructed 12-car platforms opened to riders two weeks ahead of schedule, in time for the busy East End summer travel season.