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Ryan Soames Engineering acquires AEP in New Jersey
August 20, 2019
West Orange, NJ Ryan Soames Engineering has acquired Adaptive Engineering Professionals (AEP), the full-service mechanical, electrical and plumbing consulting firm located in N.J. The company will employ three team members, led by company executive Alex Giordano, PE.
Kemper unveils Kemperol 2K-FR color series
August 20, 2019
West Seneca, NY Kemper System America, Inc. has launched the Kemperol 2K-FR color series for commercial and low-slope roof designers who want the long-term protection of a cold liquid-applied, fully-reinforced membrane system but need an alternative to a white roof.
RXR and New Rochelle city officials cut ribbon for 360 Huguenot; PS&S Architecture designs 280-unit...
August 20, 2019
New Rochelle, NY Marking a milestone in the evolution and revitalization of the city’s downtown, the development team behind 360 Huguenot, RXR Realty’s newest residential project and the first of many slated as part of its master planned development for the downtown area, joined with city officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the grand opening of the 280-unit rental building.
Question of the Month: The next wave of rapid societal advancement: How do I get started on creating...
August 20, 2019
We all know it’s coming – just like the rise of smart phones in the past decade – smart spaces and Smart Buildings are the next wave of rapid societal advancement. The most prevalent building automation systems currently installed are relatively static systems that have been
Kings Capital Construction hires Dwyer as senior project executive
August 20, 2019
Tarrytown, NY Kings Capital Construction has hired John Dwyer as senior project executive. Dwyer’s arrival at Kings signifies their continued growth and expansion in the midrise multifamily market. He has 20 years of experience in ground up, institutional, townhouse and high-end construction.
Mann-Amato joins Mancini as a principal
August 20, 2019
New York, NY Mancini has added Jessica Mann-Amato, IIDA, LEED AP, previously of Spector Group, into a principal position that will supercharge technology-driven design at the firm. Mann-Amato brings 20 years of client-focused design experience that will navigate the opportunities where next-level..
Steven Kratchman Architect completes phase two of Ravel Hotel; Creates 10-story, ground-up hotel to...
August 20, 2019
Queens, NY Steven Kratchman Architect, P.C. (SKAPC) has completed the second phase of a multi-faceted repositioning of Ravel Hotel in Long Island City. SKAPC specializes in repurposing and reinvigorating existing spaces with design concepts that are both sophisticated and practical.
Chambers joins STO Building Group as EEO & diversity manager
August 20, 2019
New York, NY Marisa Chambers has joined the STO Building Group in the new position of EEO & diversity manager. In this role, she will assist with project pursuits with EEO requirements as well help guide the firm’s continued diversity and inclusion efforts. Establishing a role dedicated...
MDA and Studio aCd complete 6,500 s/f expansion for Lavazza; Team included JRM, MG Engineering and ...
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY Montroy DeMarco Architecture (MDA) and Turin, Italy-based Isidoro Mastronardi of Studio aCd Architetti have completed the expansion of the U.S. headquarters office and showroom of the leading global coffee supplier and equipment manufacturer Lavazza, also based in Turin.
Georgia Green and East Hampton Housing Authority begin $24 million, 37-unit workforce housing develo...
August 20, 2019
East Hampton, NY According to governor Andrew Cuomo, construction has begun on a $24 million workforce housing development. Gansett Meadow will provide 37 mixed-income rental homes for families in a transit-oriented neighborhood. "The Gansett Meadow Apartments will provide...
NYCEDC and RAL Development break ground on $250 million, 21-story Union Square Tech Training Center
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY NYCEDC, deputy mayor Vicki Been, council member Carlina Rivera, borough president Gale Brewer, community stakeholders and RAL Development Services broke ground on the new 21-story building that will house the Union Square Tech Training Center. Technology spans every industry from...
Related and Hudson top out $135.8 million Riverwalk Park project;
21-story, 340-unit building on...
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY Related Companies and The Hudson Companies has topped out Riverwalk Park, a 100% affordable, 340-unit building at 460 Main St. on Roosevelt Island. Related and Hudson broke ground on the 21-story building in January. Riverwalk Park, planned as an Enterprise Green...
Outside the Region: Gorjian of Uber Capital Group provides $33 million acquisition financing
August 20, 2019
Lafayette, LA Led by president and founder Joel Gorjian, Uber Capital Group, LLC has sourced a $33 million acquisition financing loan for the purchase of the Acadiana Mall. The client was a private national commercial real estate investment group based in New York.
Outside the Region: Heiss of Largo arranges $88.3m of debt financing for the acquisition and reposit...
August 20, 2019
Burnaby, BC Kevin Heiss, Managing Director of the Largo Group of Companies, secured $88.3 million of debt financing for the acquisition and repositioning of two office buildings. The two buildings total 251,000 s/f and are located in Metrotown, the city's primary
Outside the Region: RE/MAX Launches the booj Platform
August 20, 2019
Chicago, IL RE/MAX, LLC has launched the booj Platform, an integrated suite of digital products that will empower agents, teams and brokers to proactively establish, manage and grow client relationships. Developed by booj engineers in collaboration with thousands of RE/MAX affiliates, the
Outside the Region: Smith joins Houlihan Lawrence in Greenwich, Conn. office
August 20, 2019
Greenwich, CT According to Houlihan Lawrence, Laurie Smith, a 35-year industry veteran, has joined its local office. She was most recently with the Tamar Lurie Group at Coldwell Banker.
Outside the Region: GAIA Real Estate and partners sell Cashel Springs Apartments in Houston
August 20, 2019
Houston, TX New York based GAIA Real Estate, together with its partners Menora Mivtachim Insurance and Amitim Senior Pension Funds, completed the sale of Cashel Springs, a 300-unit value-add property. The non-disclosed buyer was represented by Matt Saunders, executive managing director at Newmark Knight Frank.
Outside the Region: Feil Org. reps Bernhard in headquarters relocation to The Galleria
August 20, 2019
Metairie, LA Mechanical and electrical contractor company Bernhard will relocate its national corporate headquarters, according to The Feil Org., the building’s owner and manager. The company will take occupancy of its new 38,500 s/f headquarters on the LEED-certified building’s 8th floor early next
Outside the Region: Ross of Largo Capital secures $22.5 million in financing for two properties
August 20, 2019
Toronto, ON Kevin Ross, vice president of originations at Largo Capital, has arranged $22.5 Million of financing for two properties owned by the same client in Montreal, QC.
The first transaction was a $7.5 million loan to refinance the existing debt on a 151,000 s/f,
Outside the Region: Largo Capital arranges $20.4 million acquisition financing for industrial portfo...
August 20, 2019
Tampa, FL Kurt DeVries, managing director for Largo Capital, arranged a $20.4 million acquisition loan on an industrial portfolio. The portfolio is comprised of 16 properties, totals 462,646 s/f, which includes individual assets that vary in size from 5,500 to 78,662 s/f on nine parcels.