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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.
Suffolk unveils new brand, diversification strategy
March 24, 2020
New York, NY Suffolk, one of the most innovative contractors in the country, unveiled a diversification strategy focused on leveraging its core competency of construction and expanding into additional
JLL Project and Development Svcs. completes $38m for Iona College with Gensler and Pavarini North Ea...
March 24, 2020
New Rochelle, NY JLL Project and Development Services has completed the $38 million construction of Iona College’s new LaPenta School of Business. The 68,000 s/f facility is home to the college’s business school.
E-J Electric installs pre-fab traction power substation for LIRR
March 24, 2020
Queens, NY E-J Electric Installation Co. has installed one of the country’s largest pre-fabricated traction power substations in Long Island City. The pre-fabricated structure spans over 250 ft. in length.
Shawmut Design and Construction unveils The Wing Williamsburg
March 24, 2020
Brooklyn, NY Shawmut Design and Construction completed The Wing Williamsburg at 71 N 7th St., a network of work and community spaces designed for women. Officially open on February 14th, the new location will be an expansion of the
Feinberg of Sutton Real Estate Co. brokers $650,000 sale of historic Cab Fab Building in Syracuse
March 3, 2020
Syracuse, NY Bart Feinberg of Sutton Real Estate Company brokered the $650,000 sale of the Cab Fab building. The buyer was Richard Gianforti, Jr. and the seller of the
Espitia, Miller and Warren to take new leadership roles at REBNY
March 10, 2020
New York, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the City’s leading real estate trade association, named three additions to its senior leadership team. Sandhya Espitia has been promoted to
Protecting workers, job sites and the general public against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - by Morris ...
March 6, 2020
With the recent appearance and rapid spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) globally, a potentially fatal respiratory illness, it’s time to prepare and train construction firms and workers to fortify job sites not only to protect themselves against the virus but the general public as well.
Meridian named exclusive broker of Opportunity Zone assemblage in Long Island City
March 3, 2020
New York, NY Meridian Investment Sales has been hired exclusively to market for sale The Starr Ave. assemblage, a seven-parcel commercial property at 35-09 Starr Ave., 52-29 35th St.
Meridian sells 100% rent stabilized elevator building portfolio
March 3, 2020
New York, NY Amit Doshi, Shallini Mehra and Jonathan Shainberg of Meridian Investment Sales closed of a three-building 190-unit portfolio in Brooklyn. This 100% rent stabilized portfolio