S3 provides $24.5 million loan for construction of ground-up development

Manhattan, NY S3 originated a $24.5 million construction loan for the ground-up development of a luxury condominium project located on the Upper East Side. The project will feature 16 high-end condominium units and amenities.

Crystal Window launches new vinyl sliding patio door

Queens, NY Crystal Window & Door Systems, the award-winning national manufacturer, recently introduced its new Series 1600 vinyl sliding patio door. The new door offers notable advancements over previous Crystal vinyl sliding door models, including superior thermal and structural performance as well as three- and four-panel

Sutton Tower lists $65 million penthouse; design by Thomas Juul-Hansen

Manhattan, NY Sutton Tower, one of the tallest residential buildings on the east side waterfront, has listed a $65 million duplex penthouse. Penthouse 80 has the highest-elevation and largest new development condo listed this year on the city’s east side waterfront, and sits inside one of the first skyscrapers in the world by

Westchester Children’s Association hosts community stakeholders to address youth mental health at annual advocacy breakfast

White Plains, NY Each fall, the Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) gathers stakeholders to discuss major issues affecting children. This past October 22, more than 130 people, including elected officials state senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, state senator Shelley Mayor, assemblyman Steve Otis, county legislators

DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires MER Engineers

Manhattan, NY DeSimone Consulting Engineering has acquired Ohio-based MER Engineers, Inc., a recognized leader in precast and tilt-up design and detailing. “We’re excited to add a new service to the DeSimone platform through the acquisition of MER Engineers,” said Stephen DeSimone, chairman and CEO of DeSimone

Mid Hudson Construction Management appoints Madison as chief estimator

Poughkeepsie, NY To better serve the Hudson Valley, Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) has appointed James Madison as chief estimator. With more than 35 years in the industry, Madison brings his expertise and knowledge of construction techniques and practices to his new role with the construction firm responsible for many well-known

Skanska holds Excellence in
Construction Leadership workshop

Manhattan, NY Following the launch of its Excellence in Construction Leadership Program (ECLP) earlier this year, Skanska USA Building, a global construction and development firm, held its inaugural ECLP workshop and networking event. ECLP is a nomination-based, executive-level program that brings together Skanska USA Building’s

JB&B Environmental welcomes Huang as new senior consultant

Queens, NY Li (Lily) Huang joins JB&B Environmental as a senior consultant, bringing more than 30 years of government and private sector expertise in the fields of environmental, civil, public health, emergency response, engineering and sciences, and public health policy. As the former assistant commissioner for the Bureau of

Downtown retail strategy plans unveiled for New Rochelle’s Vanguard District

New Rochelle, NY The city of New Rochelle unveiled its downtown retail strategy, marking a milestone in the city’s evolution as a dynamic urban destination for locals, new residents, and visitors. The plan, approved by the city council, includes the creation of New Rochelle’s Vanguard District and initiatives to further

Queens Municipal Garage wins 2024 Design-Build Institute national award

Queens, NY The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit.  The project team included the client NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Hunter Roberts Construction Group,