Design / Build

Keeping NYC buildings safe: Owners and property managers be aware of the ever-changing requirements

External factors, such as weather, oxidation and the natural deterioration of materials over time, can all exact a heavy toll on the buildin...

An attorney discusses litigating construction disputes: Part II

In my last article "An Attorney Discusses Litigating Construction Disputes: Part I," I discussed disputes with neighboring properties on con...

Why hire an engineer vs. working directly with an ESCO, contractor or vendor

Owners and property managers are working every day to maintain reliable, comfortable and cost efficient building operations. This includes p...

Necessity is the mother of invention: Problems can create opportunities for smart entrepreneurs

Does this sound familiar? A contractor fought to get the job. When he wrote up and submitted his bid, he kept his margins tight because he n...

Specialty buildings find success despite the low market

Office leasing in Manhattan trailed off in the first quarter of 2012, causing landlords to lose confidence and tenants to become overly caut...

Simone Development Companies to complete 15,195 s/f for AHRC

AHRC New York City will have a new home for one of its programs in the Bronx thanks to the efforts of Simone Development Companies. AHRC is ...

JCJ Architecture completes first phase of $510 million Resorts World Casino project

JCJ Architecture hascompleted the first phase of the 1.086 million s/f Resorts World Casino New York City, one of the largest entertainment ...

Scott joins Grassi as litigation support principal

According to Grassi & Co., John Scott, CPA/ABV, ASA, CBA, CFF, FACFEI, has joined the firm as a principal. Scott brings with him over 25 yea...

Spacesmith designs new Avon company store and image room

Spacesmith was engaged by Avon Products as the design team for their recently completed in-house company store and image room at their new c...

Stribling & Associates nominated for best website

Stribling & Associates, one of New York's premier residential brokerage firms, has been nominated for Best Real Estate Website in the 16th A...