Design / Build

The Feil Organization to begin lobby renovation at 488 Madison Avenue

The Feil Organization will begin the renovation of the building lobby and entryway at 488 Madison Ave. Construction is slated to commence th...

Project of the Month: ACC Construction completes construction of outdoor atrium and building lobby at Tower 45

A team of talented design and construction professionals including ACC Construction, LB Architects, Lukas Lighting and Shmerkowsky Engineers...

Fifield Piaker Elman Architects upgrades and repositions 16-story 40 Worth Street

40 Worth St., the block-long, 16-story office building has been completely repositioned as a destination building for creative firms, law of...

Regency Centers acquires 141,382 s/f Lake Grove Commons for $72.5 million

Regency Centers, a national owner, operator and developer of grocery-anchored and community shopping centers, closed on the acquisition of i...

The essentials of building safety and security - revisited

As loyal readers of my safety and security articles in this journal, you are aware that the essentials of building safety and security are t...

Doyle, CPP, forms Doyle Security Services

Mario Doyle, CPP, has brought together a team of security and law enforcement executives to form Doyle Security Services (DSS). Over the las...

An approved fire safety and emergency action plan can reap benefits far greater than its cost

Last year, the FDNY began enforcing RCNY 404-01 & 404-02, which calls for fire safety and evacuation plans to be combined with emergency act...

Finding the right doorman for the job: Explore your options when selecting your building's security

The importance of security in the minds of urban co-op and condo residents cannot be overestimated. While safety remains a primary concern f...

It is Safety with a capital "S" for the construction industry

NYC has the strictest laws in regard to construction safety in the nation. Evolving from the 1983 Bridget Gurney crane accident and the subs...

Schirripa appointed to AIA board of directors

Delegates to the American Institute of Architects New York State component have elected Anthony Schirripa, FAIA, IIDA to the national board ...