Design / Build

Creegan joins Jaros, Baum & Bolles as director of HVAC

Manhattan, NY Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B), a MEP consulting engineering firm, has welcomed Rory Creegan, PE, as their newest director of HVAC in their New York City office. He brings almost 20 years of industry experience and expertise ranging from commercial office fit-outs to high-rise healthcare projects. 

Janus Property Company hosts Architectural League of NY annual meeting

Manhattan, NY The Janus Property Company hosted the Architectural League of New York’s 143rd annual meeting last month in the penthouse at the Taystee Lab Building in its one million+ s/f Factory District in the growing Innovation Triangle-West Harlem. <

Spectorgroup welcomes Tzolova as senior designer

Manhattan, NY Multidisciplinary design practice Spectorgroup has welcomed senior designer Gergana Tzolova to its New York City team. In her new role, Tzolova will draw on ten years of experience across the hospitality and commercial sectors, furthering the commitment to connecting people to their environment through research-backed design solutions. 

Callahan to oversee New City Shopping Center renovations

Clarkstown, NY Callahan Construction Managers’ (Callahan) New York office was selected to oversee a renovation of the New City Shopping Center in New City. When complete, the planned enhancements will provide shoppers with a 21st century shopping experience.

Anchin debuts winners of 2024 Construction and Design Awards

Manhattan, NY Anchin has released the 2024 Construction and Design Awards winners at the Elsie Ballroom in New York City, held on June 18, 2024. Their 14th awards ceremony, this distinguished event – held in collaboration with the New York Building Congress (NYBC), the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York

gmp brings UMBAU. Nonstop Transformation exhibit to NY and Berlin

Manhattan, NY With UMBAU. Nonstop Transformation, gmp has been presenting the practice’s approach to building conversions through specific case studies since last year. In October 2024, the traveling exhibition will be on display at Goethe-Institut in New York and at Architektur Galerie Berlin, each with different focal points.

Minimizing disruption to areas and activities near construction sites - by Steve Corletta

It’s absolutely vital for a construction team to determine how to mitigate or prevent the disruption work will have on adjoining areas or sections of a building. Considerations taken into account include noise, dust, vibration and numerous other potential factors that could impede normal operations at a client’s worksite.

Governor Hochul names finalists in The Clean Fight and NYSERDA’s Empire Technology Prize competition

Manhattan, NY Governor Kathy Hochul tnamed seven finalists in the $10 million Empire Technology Prize, a competitive opportunity for global solution providers launched last October to advance building technologies for low carbon heating system retrofits in tall commercial and multifamily buildings in New York State.

New York City requires annual parapet inspections - by Anthony Volpe

Starting January 1, 2024, building owners in New York City are mandated to conduct annual inspections of their parapet walls, a measure aimed at identifying and addressing potential safety hazards. This new requirement stems from Local Law 126, enacted in November 2021, which amended the New York City Administrative Code to include specific provisions for the regular observation of parapet walls.

DCAK-MSA Architecture & Engineering merges with CHK Architects

Nyack, NY DCAK-MSA Architecture & Engineering, a respected architectural firm with offices in Rockland, Westchester and Suffolk counties, has commenced merging forces with CHK Architects, a leading architectural practice in Simsbury, Conn. This strategic partnership enhances DCAK-MSA and CHK’s capabilities, geographic reach, and service offerings, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in the architectural industry.