Design / Build

Suffolk unveils new brand, diversification strategy

New York, NY Suffolk, one of the most innovative contractors in the country, unveiled a diversification strategy focused on leveraging its core competency of construction and expanding into additional

JLL Project and Development Svcs. completes $38m for Iona College with Gensler and Pavarini North East Construction

New Rochelle, NY JLL Project and Development Services has completed the $38 million construction of Iona College’s new LaPenta School of Business. The 68,000 s/f facility is home to the college’s business school.

E-J Electric installs pre-fab traction power substation for LIRR

Queens, NY E-J Electric Installation Co. has installed one of the country’s largest pre-fabricated traction power substations in Long Island City. The pre-fabricated structure spans over 250 ft. in length.

Triton Construction launches Triton Interiors

New York, NY Triton Construction has launched Triton Interiors, a new division specializing in diversified interiors construction. Mark Cherchio will lead the new division as they break into the interior construction

Mahady joins AKF’s healthcare practice

New York, NY According to AKF, Christina Mahady, P.E., LEED AP, has joined the firm’s healthcare practice. With experience designing mechanical systems for healthcare facilities, Mahady has built a portfolio

Pestana Hotel opens, design by Gene Kaufman Architect

Manhattan, NY The Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA)-designed Pestana Hotel located at 23 East 39th St. is now open. The 27-story hotel from Portugal-based Pestana Hotels–dubbed Pestana NY East–is the

Incorporation by reference provisions in subcontracts may not fully protect GCs, owners - by Andrew Richards

Incorporation by reference provisions in subcontracts may not fully protect general contractors and owners from claims by subcontractors. A common, yet frequently overlooked, cause of increased project and construction costs occurs when the terms of

Lead-in-dust exposure: The next Flint, Mich. scenario coming to a city near you! - by Lee Wasserman

When the earth was created (nearly 4.5 billion years ago), elemental lead was a part of it! This very malleable, ductile, and heavy metal was fabricated into thousands of products and deposited all over Mother Earth during the

BOMA, WELL and Fitwel: A beneficial meeting, part 1 of 2 - by Maia Kumari Gilman

A group of interested business community members met last month at the headquarters of the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA New York) to learn about WELL and Fitwel in BOMA’s “WELL: Deep Dive” conference.

Sustainability trends in commercial real estate: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - by Steven Schleider

Green buildings. Wellness. Green roofs and urban farms. Biophilic design. Solar technology. Net zero. We’ve written about sustainability in commercial buildings on a myriad of topics. Once an enticing buzzword and