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Kontis and Amato of TEKRA broker $13.6 million development site sale; Represent seller and procure ...
August 20, 2019
Queens, NY TEK Realty Advisors LLC (TEKRA) has completed the sale of a development site located at 44-15 College Point Blvd. in Flushing. The property sold for $13.6 million or $478 per buildable s/f, above market average. Situated on the northeast corner of College Point Blvd. and Pople Ave.,
GKA designs 200-room, 21-story hotel at 223 W. 46th Street
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA) has broken ground on one of its latest hotels, a yet to be named property located at 223 W. 46th St. near Times Sq. The hotel, which replaces a former parking lot, comes into being through a partnership with developer Sam Chang,
Torre, Frank and Mehl appointed managing partners at Jaros, Baum & Bolles
August 20, 2019
New York, NY According to Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B), Mark Torre, Scott Frank and Walter Mehl, Jr. have been named the firm’s new managing partners. Each of the three new managing partners brings 30 years of professional experience to their new role and, having come up through the ranks of the firm together..
DeSimone Consulting appoints seven engineers to associate leadership positions
August 20, 2019
New York, NY DeSimone Consulting Engineers has appointed seven engineers to associate leadership positions within the firm’s structural design practice. By expanding the firm’s core leadership team, DeSimone can more effectively serve an expanding portfolio of clients and a growing demand for structural design services in the U.S. and abroad.
Macklowe Properties completes milestones at One Wall St. project; Architect of record is SLCE; to be...
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY Macklowe Properties’ One Wall St., one of the largest office-to-condo conversions in the history of New York, is moving towards milestones in the construction process. Recent milestones and updates include the following:
JRM Construction completes 12,000 s/f school expansion
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY JRM Construction Management has completed the expansion of the Cathedral School of St. John The Divine in New York City’s Morningside Heights neighborhood. The JRM team, led by project director Charles Ciccarelli, delivered a multi-level expansion of 12,000 s/f on the south end...
Wavelength Lighting provides 124 LED lighting fixtures to Spaces
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY Flexible workspace provider Spaces received energy-efficient light fixtures from LED lighting distributor and project company, Wavelength Lighting. 124 of Wavelength’s LED light fixtures were installed throughout their 33,000 s/f Meatpacking location at 413 West 14th St.
GNYCUC holds 2019 Chairman’s Reception at The Underground; Program led by Pierce of the Rockefelle...
August 20, 2019
New York, NY The Greater New York Construction User Council (GNYCUC) held its 2019 Chairman’s Reception at The Underground. The development, construction and design communities gathered to recognize construction and development projects, as well as the individuals that facilitate such projects.
NYSERDA and Con Ed launch Business Energy Pro
August 20, 2019
Albany, NY NYSERDA and Con Edison have partnered to begin a pay-for-performance pilot program that will leverage Con Edison’s smart meter technology to measure energy efficiency savings at small and medium-sized businesses in Staten Island and Westchester County
Meltzer joins Meltzer/Mandl Architects, P.C.
August 20, 2019
New York, NY Eli Meltzer, AIA, has joined Meltzer/Mandl Architects, P.C., serving alongside his architect/developer father, Marvin Meltzer, AIA, who founded the firm in 1995 with his late partner, David Mandl. In that time, the firm has gone on to design 12,000 units of affordable and market-rate housing in the NYC area.
SG Blocks constructs 640 s/f seasonal bar with GreenSteel product; in partnership with Elle woodwork...
August 20, 2019
Manhattan, NY According to SG Blocks, Inc., a leading designer, innovator and fabricator of container-based structures, The Terrace, the cocktail bar BlackTail’s expansion, was delivered to Pier A in Battery Park. In partnership with Elle Woodworking, an architectural design and fabrication group of...
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.