Design / Build

Associated General Contractors of America NYS elects Morandi of Eastman Cooke chair of board of governors

Manhattan, NY Peter Morandi, chief executive officer, LEED AP of Eastman Cooke & Associates (ECA), a full-service, general contracting firm based in Manhattan and Long Island, is the newly elected chair of the board of governors of the Associated General Contractors of America

NYC Parks selects CityPickle for
Anchorage Plaza revitalization

Brooklyn, NY CityPickle has been selected by NYC Parks as the highest rated proposer in response to the RFP issued for the revitalization of Brooklyn Anchorage Plaza, a 60,000 s/f area below the Brooklyn Bridge which consists of three sections

TPG Architecture celebrates 45 years

Manhattan, NY TPG Architecture marked its 45th anniversary – an occasion that recognizes the importance of the client trust and partnership that has been integral to its success since 1979. As TPG Architecture looks to its future, the firm is excited

Department of Commerce implements the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge

New York, NY The U.S. Department of Commerce has implemented the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge to bring more women into the construction workforce. Several leading construction companies have signed on to the pledge

Vestra Advisors partners with Heka Advisors

Manhattan, NY Vestra Advisors, a NY-based boutique advisory firm rooted in the construction and housing ecosystem, celebrated its one-year anniversary and the formation of a partnership with London-based Heka Advisors that will expand its geographic reach across Europe.

Chelsea Canvas launches leasing; architecture
by FXCollaborative

Manhattan, NY Leasing has launched at Chelsea Canvas, a 14-story, ground-up building located in the Chelsea neighborhood. Located at 280 West 24th St., the full-service rental building, which spans an entire city block from 23rd St. to 24th St.,

KTA develops cost-savings restoration for Central Construction’s 298,000 s/f landmark project

Brooklyn, NY Having developed a plan for a multi-faceted Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) project at 26 Court St., Kamen Tall Architects, P.C. (KTA) has created a new paradigm for complex, often cost-prohibitive exterior restorations. An award-winning specialist

The Astor historic condo lists 4,805 s/f
Penthouse Two at $13.95m

Manhattan, NY The Astor, the historic Upper West Side condo originally built by the legendary Astor family in 1901, officially listed Penthouse Two: a modern addition crowning the building, on the market for $13.95 million.  Penthouse Two is a duplex spanning 4,805 s/f with five bedrooms

Lendlease and Newman Design complete 149-unit affordable senior housing

Bronx, NY Lendlease has completed Garden Towers, an affordable senior housing community. Developed by Foxy Management, in partnership with HANAC, Inc. and JLD Advisory LLC, the building welcomes residents, offering 149 rental homes for low-income adults age 62 or older.

WXY designs phase one of Arverne East - 6,000 s/f Nature Preserve & Welcome Center

Queens, NY NYC Parks commissioner Sue Donoghue joined New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr., borough president Donovan Richards, New York State assembly member Khaleel Anderson, and New York City council member