Best of Building Skills NY event honors partners and raises $100,000

Manhattan, NY Building Skills NY (BSNY), a nonprofit construction workforce development organization connecting underemployed and unemployed New Yorkers to construction training and job opportunities throughout New York City, honored key partners and participants along with raising $100,000 at their first Best

Braga and Riley join FCA as principals in the corporate studio

New York, NY Julio Braga, FIIDA, LEED AP, and Buzz Riley, LEED AP have joined architecture, planning and interior design firm FCA. The pair officially joined as principals in the firm’s New York City office on October 10 to oversee the corporate interiors practice, focusing on expansion for the firm, as the duo employ a collaborative

Crystal Windows earns green award for its 2,320-panel rooftop system

Queens, NY National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems recently received a Green Award for its commitment to sustainable operations. In the July/August 2022 issue of leading national trade publication Door & Window Market (DWM), Crystal was named one

Changes to the NYC construction code are set to go in effect early November 2022 - by Frank Szalajda

The 2022 New York Construction Code is set for implementation on Monday, November 7^th. Enhancements in this revision will primarily account for development in technology and safety standards since the code was largely revised in 2014.

Brooklyn Public Library retains Bellet Construction for façade renovations

Brooklyn Heights, NY Bellet Construction has been engaged by the Brooklyn Public Library system to implement repairs on the terracotta façade of the Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierpont St. A registered National Historic Landmark,

MHACY and Mulford Corp. break ground on $44 million La Mora Senior Apartments

Yonkers, NY Governor Kathy Hochul said that construction has begun on a $44 million development that will create 60 energy-efficient and affordable homes for seniors. Known as La Mora Senior Apartments, the development replaces a blighted property with a sustainable building with modern features. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held October 12.

SCO celebrates opening of its 30,000 s/f Spacesmith-designed Genovese Family Life Center

Queens, NY SCO Family of Services celebrated the reopening of its Genovese Family Life Center in Jamaica. Keith Little, SCO president and CEO, along with Queens Borough president Donovan Richards welcomed SCO’s clients, staff, and supporters into the new building.

Eastman Cooke to build four Manhattan clinics for URvet Care

New York, NY Eastman Cooke & Associates has been retained by veterinary practice URvet Care to build four all-in-one healthcare facilities in Manhattan providing primary, dental, oncology, surgical, pharmacy, and 24-hour urgent care services at each unit.

HLW designs Fordham’s 29,500 s/f Father McShane Student Center

New York, NY HLW completed the design and development of Fordham University’s Father McShane Student Center. The addition features a lower-level, fitness center (double the size of current facility); a 9,000 s/f student lounge; expanded administrative offices; and a large, versatile events space.

Lendlease breaks ground on Northwell Health’s Medical Pavilion

New York, NY Lendlease, Ennead and Ewing Cole, Northwell Health and local leaders broke ground on the Northwell Medical Pavilion at Third Ave. and E. 77^th St. This outpatient care facility will be anchored by innovative cancer care programs led by the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and also include neuroscience services and cardiac care among a host of other medical specialties.