Design / Build

N.Y. Building Congress launches Infrastructure Action Council

Manhattan, NY The New York Building Congress launched the Infrastructure Action Council (IAC), a group of building industry leaders driving infrastructure advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels.

FXCollaborative’s office at 1 Willoughby Sq. scores
highest LEED interior rating in USA

Brooklyn, NY FXCollaborative is officially unveiling its new 40,000 s/f workspace in downtown at 1 Willoughby Sq. The office is the first LEED Platinum v4 ID+C in New York City and is the highest-scoring LEED v4 ID+C CI project in the country. Developed by JEMB Realty, it is downtown’s first

The slag advantage: Sustainable, structurally impressive and stylish - by Dominic Jampo

New York City is a clear leader in sustainability. Thanks to very aggressive green building requirements and targets, it is well ahead of most other U.S. cities in this regard. One reason for that success is the emphasis on supplementary cementitious materials, such as slag

Skanska USA co-creates AGC task force to spearhead decarbonization efforts in construction

Manhattan, NY Skanska USA has co-created the newly formed Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Task Force on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting, to address the challenges around reporting and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry. Over the coming year,

CORE Real Estate and New Empire Corp.
break ground on 429 Second Ave. project

Manhattan, NY CORE Real Estate, in partnership with New Empire Corp., held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction at its newest project, located at 429 Second Ave. The 59-unit full-service 12-story residential building will be designed

New website promotes careers in construction

Manhattan, NY Those Amazing Professions Inc. (TAP) have released www.thoseamazingbuilders.com, a website created to interest young people in careers in the construction industry. The site highlights the work and wisdom of construction professionals at all levels,  their accomplishments

GRCH Architecture and Curious Yellow Design design 9,000 s/f Crest New York

Shirley, NY Crest Surf Clubs celebrated the groundbreaking of its debut location, Crest New York, located less than an hour from Manhattan in the Hamptons. Built by surfers for surfers, Crest New York serves up year-round access to infinite waves and limitless rides without the beachfront

Construction Institute honors Hoffmann Architects + Engineers

Hartford, CT Hoffmann Architects + Engineers has been awarded the Construction Institute’s Special Industry Recognition Award for outstanding contributions to the industry and community, specifically honoring the firm’s work advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Bartley named Marvel’s director of interior design

Manhattan, NY Marvel has recruited Neil Bartley to lead interiors. Founding principal, Jonathan Marvel said, “With Neil’s expertise, Marvel’s interiors will be strengthened and, as a result, all

Ahmad joins SWBR as member of technology group

Rochester, NY Malcolm Ahmad has joined SWBR as a support services technician to its technology group. Ahmad, a former SWBR intern, assists the team with laser scanning and building technology services, oversees the archive database,