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Fordham REI names Whelan to EAC
March 14, 2023
According to The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI), James Whelan, president of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), has been named to its Executive Advisory Council (EAC) of real estate industry and business leaders
AIA honors Urbahn Architects with Excelsior Award
March 28, 2023
New York, NY American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York State Chapter has honored Urbahn Architects with its 2022 Excelsior Award in the Renovation/Addition category for the design of the flood mitigation and storm resiliency upgrade at the IND B and D Lines subway station at 155th St. and Frederick Douglass Blvd. for MTA Construction & Development (MTA C&D).
The key role for commercial real estate in advancing electric vehicles by Daniel Colombini and Vinod...
March 28, 2023
The largest contributor to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions is transportation, and road travel accounts for three-quarters of transportation emissions globally, with 45% of that coming from passenger vehicles. That’s why it’s so crucial that the United States shift from fossil-fueled vehicles to electric ones, and commercial real estate can play a key role in that transition.
Judlau Contracting signs 14,387 s/f lease with RockFarmer Props. at Heritage Tower
March 28, 2023
Queens, NY Judlau Contracting LLC has signed a long-term lease with RockFarmer Properties for 14,387 s/f at Heritage Tower, located at 82-11 37th Ave. in Jackson Heights. The new lease brings the recently renovated, 135,000 s/f mixed-use office building to 91% leased.
Hoffmann Architects + Engineers receives
Moses Award from New York Landmarks Conservancy
March 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Hoffmann Architects + Engineers’ historic facade rehabilitation and window replacement at the 69th Regiment Armory has been selected for the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award, the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s prestigious recognition for outstanding preservation efforts.
DXA Studio promotes Thordarson to principal
March 28, 2023
New York, NY The partners of DXA Studiohas promoted Sando Thordarson to principal. Thordarson brings a lot of experience to the position, having contributed to projects ranging from urban to rural, single-family to large-scale buildings, and much more. He believes design can respond to the constraints of any given project in a way that has a meaningful and layered impact on its community.
SWBR promotes eight employees to associates and shareholders
March 28, 2023
Rochester, NY SWBR has named Marlee Beers, Adam Bonosky, Jasmine Calhoun, Josh Greenaker, Kimberly Mura, Kris Sambor, Jeff Spenard and Tom Thompson associates and shareholders of the firm. Beers, RLA, landscape architecture manager, has been with the firm since 2015.
Dattner Architects promotes Ro and Engel
March 28, 2023
New York, NY Dattner Architects has promoted Ruth Ro AIA, LEED AP BD+C to principal and Keith Engel AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD to associate principal. Ro leads the planning and architectural design of large-scale mixed-use projects.
Empire Commercial Construction to begin construction of Apple Cinemas first NY location
March 28, 2023
Pittsford, NY Empire Commercial Construction, a retail-focused division of regional general contractor Taylor The Builders, was given the construction contract for Apple Cinemas within Pittsford Plaza located at 3349 Monroe Ave. In partnership with Apple Cinemas and plaza owner Wilmorite Properties,
Hoffmann establishes Diversity Scholarship
March 28, 2023
New Haven, CT Hoffmann Architects + Engineers contributed $25,000 to fund the Hoffmann Diversity Advancement Scholarship, administered through the Connecticut Architecture Foundation. The fund provides scholarships for students from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups who are seeking degrees in architecture or engineering.
Architect Spector launches new company SPECTOR with two locations
March 28, 2023
New York, NY Marc Spector, FAIA has launched SPECTOR Companies, a multi-disciplined enterprise with a focus on sustainability and AI innovation. Based in New York and Miami, SPECTOR offers a continuum of services that span architecture, interior design, project management, master planning, and real estate consulting services, all aimed at advancing human health and well-being in buildings and communities around the world.
Savills hires Buscaglia as executive director
March 28, 2023
New York, NY Savills added Fred Buscaglia as an executive director, building on the firm’s current project management capabilities and strategic advisory services. Buscaglia holds more than 30 years of experience in construction project management and real estate advisory in the financial, insurance, media, and law firm sectors.
Shawmut Design and Const. participates in annual Women in Construction week
March 28, 2023
New York, NY Shawmut Design and Construction participated in Women in Construction (WIC) week, joining the annual celebration that promotes the role of women in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for increased representation nationwide.
Elevate Research Props. commences Iron Horse Labs project - 200,000 s/f
March 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Elevate Research Properties, the life science subsidiary of Taconic Partners, has revealed plans for its latest project: Iron Horse Labs, a 200,000 s/f class A research lab on the Upper East Side. Iron Horse Labs will be a new lab space named after and located at the birth site of legendary baseball player, Lou Gehrig, who passed away from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) in 1941.
Lincoln Equities Group to build 220,000 s/f speculative warehouse
March 28, 2023
Valley Cottage, NY Lincoln Equities Group (LEG) broke ground on a 220,000 s/f speculative warehouse at 625 Corporate Pl. in Rockland County. Situated on a 23-acres site in Executive Park on Rte. 303 and set for completion in Q3 2023, it will be the first modern logistics facility constructed in the county since 2009.
The NY Building Congress releases transit-oriented development report
March 28, 2023
New York, NY The New York Building Congress released “Next Stop: Transit-Oriented Development,” a guide to New York maximizing housing production at sites near subway and commuter rail stations across the region.
Taylor, The Builders and Passero Associates break
ground on 8,260 s/f Hope Hall School renovatio...
March 28, 2023
Rochester, NY Hope Hall School broke ground last month on a major expansion and renovation of its building, part of which is over 80 years old. The project will double the size of the school’s Woodworking Center and Music Room, add an Inventory Management Center, create a brand new Science Lab, more than doubling the current lab, create a new Social Emotional Learning Classroom, and fund other critical repairs and renovations.
Executive of the Month: Christopher Stout, principal of StoutCap
March 28, 2023
I got started in real estate investing in my early 20s when I purchased my first rental property. At the time, my main goal was to save money and build wealth by investing in a tangible asset that I could see and touch. I saw real estate as a way to create
Adler & Stachenfeld promotes Leyvi to chair real estate practice group
March 28, 2023
New York, NY Adler & Stachenfeld LLP (A&S), has promoted Ilya Leyvi to chair of the firm’s growing real estate finance practice group. As a partner at A&S, Leyvi provides market-leading legal
Midwood signs Jollibee at 91-19 Queens Blvd.
March 28, 2023
Flushing, NY Midwood Investment & Development said that Jollibee, the Filipino fast-food chain, signed a 2,717 s/f lease for 10 years at their property, 91-19 Queens Blvd. This new location is in addition to Jollibee’s four