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Why I’m investing significantly in the future of flexible office space - by Jonathan Wasserstrum
March 24, 2020
In the second half of 2019, if you went purely by the headlines you came across, you’d have thought that there was a crisis taking place in the world of coworking. Although there’s definitely been an increase in
Upholding your shopping centers’ value in 2020 and beyond - by Richard Birdoff
March 24, 2020
It’s no secret that e-commerce has grown exponentially and continues to have an impact on the retail industry, as seen by store closings and liquidations. Due to the added value e-commerce is offering shoppers, it’s likely that
Building owners: Preserve your building’s reputation by being proactive - by Bud Hammer
March 24, 2020
When someone is not comfortable in a commercial building, whether they are too hot or too cold, they will make their frustration known. No one ever says, “I am so comfortable today!” If occupants are wearing their
Minimizing the penalties of Local Law 97-2019 with big data and simple solutions - by Ed Bosco
March 24, 2020
Local Law 97-2019 was passed by the New York City Council in 2019 to establish a plan for the reduction of greenhouse gases related to the operation of buildings identified in the law. Prior to Local Law 97, the only legally enforceable
A blueprint for economic investment in Broome County - by Stacey Duncan
March 24, 2020
Our recently published Annual Economic Outlook Guide projects the growth and expansion of business in Broome County, with nearly half of the business leaders predicting increased sales revenues and hiring. This optimism is
Total assets of business vs. real estate value trends - by John Rynne
March 24, 2020
Over my years in the appraisal field, one of the areas of confusion between appraisers and their clients are property types that have businesses highly connected to the real estate. There is a trend by clients to not necessarily want
Ginsburg Development Co. reinvents 50 Main St.: Unveils new lobby mezzanine amenity level
March 24, 2020
White Plains, NY Ginsburg Development Cos. principal Martin Ginsburg celebrated the grand opening of the first phase of his reinvention of the 50 Main St. office building that stands at the gateway entrance to the city.
Francis Cauffman Architects selected to conduct Hoboken Feasibility Study
March 24, 2020
New York, NY According to Francis Cauffman Architects (FCA), they have been selected by the city of Hoboken, the Hoboken Public Library, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Propelify LLC to lead an innovation
Triton Construction launches Triton Interiors
March 24, 2020
New York, NY Triton Construction has launched Triton Interiors, a new division specializing in diversified interiors construction. Mark Cherchio will lead the new division as they break into the interior construction
Mahady joins AKF’s healthcare practice
March 24, 2020
New York, NY According to AKF, Christina Mahady, P.E., LEED AP, has joined the firm’s healthcare practice. With experience designing mechanical systems for healthcare facilities, Mahady has built a portfolio
Pestana Hotel opens, design by Gene Kaufman Architect
March 24, 2020
Manhattan, NY The Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA)-designed Pestana Hotel located at 23 East 39th St. is now open. The 27-story hotel from Portugal-based Pestana Hotels–dubbed Pestana NY East–is the
Incorporation by reference provisions in subcontracts may not fully protect GCs, owners - by Andrew ...
March 24, 2020
Incorporation by reference provisions in subcontracts may not fully protect general contractors and owners from claims by subcontractors. A common, yet frequently overlooked, cause of increased project and construction costs occurs when the terms of
Lead-in-dust exposure: The next Flint, Mich. scenario coming to a city near you! - by Lee Wasserman
March 24, 2020
When the earth was created (nearly 4.5 billion years ago), elemental lead was a part of it! This very malleable, ductile, and heavy metal was fabricated into thousands of products and deposited all over Mother Earth during the
BOMA, WELL and Fitwel: A beneficial meeting, part 1 of 2 - by Maia Kumari Gilman
March 24, 2020
A group of interested business community members met last month at the headquarters of the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA New York) to learn about WELL and Fitwel in BOMA’s “WELL: Deep Dive” conference.
Sustainability trends in commercial real estate: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - by St...
March 24, 2020
Green buildings. Wellness. Green roofs and urban farms. Biophilic design. Solar technology. Net zero. We’ve written about sustainability in commercial buildings on a myriad of topics. Once an enticing buzzword and
AIA recognizes two Magnusson Architecture and Planning projects
March 24, 2020
New York, NY Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a leading firm in architectural excellence in the city, state, and the region. For their projects,
RMC selects BAM Architecture for lab/office design
March 24, 2020
Elmsford, NY Robert Martin Co. (RMC) has selected BAM Architecture Studio (BAM), a life sciences and healthcare architecture firm, to help lead the effort in designing the real estate developer’s premier
Janus Property Co. completes lab space at Mink Building, 1361 Amsterdam Ave. in West Harlem
March 24, 2020
Manhattan, NY The Janus Property Co. has completed its newest purpose-built, lab space at the Mink Building in the Manhattanville Factory District. This 11,000 s/f, turnkey commercial bioscience lab features a chemical fume hood,
Crystal Window & Door Systems donates materials to Queens Museum
March 24, 2020
Queens, NY Crystal Window & Door Systems donated glass materials and coordinated the renovation of the historic Panorama of the City of New York glass walkway at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadow Park. The museum’s glass walkway, renamed “Crystal Walkway,”
Izzo of Syska elected president of 7x24 Exchange International
March 24, 2020
New York, NY Cyrus Izzo, PE, co-president of Syska Hennessy, has been elected president of 7x24 Exchange International, a not-for-profit organization for professionals in the mission-critical industry.