Design / Build

New York’s new “normal” construction health & safety protocols - by Peter Simon

As New York looks toward un-pausing, COVID-19 protocols in the construction industry are taking shape. If we look to New York construction projects that continued to work through the pause,

Landmarks preservation and the economy during COVID-19 - by Virginia Trunkes

Last month, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) resumed its public hearings since the issuance of the emergency orders stemming from the COVID-19 public health crisis. The agency is holding these hearings using the Zoom teleconferencing platform,

A new found optimism about the future of a resilient workplace - by John Capobianco

Like 57% of the workers in the country, today is my 55th day working from home. We, especially in New York City, are still reeling from the

Minimizing property tax increases for retail construction by being proactive - by David Wilkes

No need to recount the grim details of the retail sector’s downward tumble over the last half-decade culminating with the explosive lights-out induced by the 2020 Coronavirus. That’s old news. Particularly for malls aimed at

DXA studio hires Freeman as sr. architect and technical director

Manhattan, NY According to DXA studio, Thom Freeman has joined the firm as senior architect and technical director. Freeman comes to DXA with more over 20 years of professional experience ranging from

Shawmut unveils new safety protocols in response to COVID-19

New York, NY Shawmut Design and Construction has developed a COVID-19 safety plan, created in partnership with trade unions, industry peer groups, and other leading firms. The firm has rolled out safety protocols,

Boddewyn Gaynor Architects completes project at 120 Wall

Manhattan, NY In 1980, Silverstein Properties, Inc., led by Larry Silverstein, acquired 120 Wall St., a 35-storey Art Deco skyscraper in New York’s revitalized Financial District.  This East River waterfront property has

Property of the Month: Skylight replacement at Manhattan Surrogate’s Courthouse wins preservation award from NYLC

Manhattan, NY The replacement and restoration of the historic skylight within the landmark Surrogate’s Courthouse has received a 2020 Lucy Moses Preservation Award from the New York Landmarks Conservancy (NYLC).

Andrew Franz Architect redesigns East Harlem Community Center

Manhattan, NY Reflecting the firm’s continued expansion into commissions for cultural, institutional and multifamily residential markets, Andrew Franz Architect has been engaged for a second time by Union Settlement—one of the

HUNT Engineers & Archts. names Davis team leader

Rochester, NY HUNT Engineers & Architects named their 15-year, veteran project manager Shannon Davis as the architecture team leader