Design / Build

President's message: The view from next door

By Margaret Castillo, AIAIf you think August is a slow time for exciting news, think again: The Center for Architecture is expanding! The ho...

New electrical codes bring New York City up to date

On June 28, Mayor Bloomberg signed Local Law 39 of 2011, putting into effect updated requirements that will ensure New York's Electrical Cod...

CMBS workouts: Why they are so difficult and what you can do

By Charles Altman, Altman Law Group LLC and Ernest DesRochers, NorthMarq Capital To paraphrase Earl Wilson, the former Detroit Tiger pitc...

Executive of the Month: Greenburger of Time Equities is more than your average real estate developer in New York

At the helm of Time Equities Inc. (TEI) for over 40 years, Francis Greenburger is more than your average real estate developer in New York. ...

Francisco Padilla 2011

Name: Francisco Padilla Title: Associate Company: WSP Flack + Kurtz Location: 512 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Bronx, N.Y. Colle...

Matt Caruso - 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...

Feature of the Month: Dattner Architects' Spring Street Salt Shed recognized for excellence by Design Commission

Each year the City of New York's Public Design Commission recognizes outstanding public projects with its annual Awards for Excellence in De...

Andrew Amorosi - Preventative maintenance/proper reconstruction: Protecting assets, ensuring stability

Every year, thousands of apartment units are added to the existing housing stock throughout the City. Many of these newer buildings are now ...

Richard Baker

Name: Richard Baker Title: Senior Associate Company: VVA, LLC Location: 117 East 31st St., New York, N.Y. Birthplace and date: Ridgewood, N....

Scott Melching 2011

Name: Scott Melching, AIA, LEED, GRP Title: Associate and Project Architect in the Cultural/Educational/Interiors Studio Company: FXFOWLE Ar...