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Procore Technology to acquire Honest Buildings

New York, NY Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction management software, has entered an agreement to acquire New York-based Honest Buildings, Inc., a leading provider of project management software for owners and developers. This acquisition will allow Procore to create the construction industry's...

Mulrooney joins Zetlin & De Chiara as partner

New York, NY According to Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, its newest partner is a former associate who left Big Law for the entrepreneurial culture of its boutique construction law practice. Tara Mulrooney returned to the firm as a partner in the New York office. Mulrooney developed her passion for construction law...

Gamco Corp. supplies 28 custom skylights for Kasmin; For developer Related Cos. and G.C. IPD Partners

Manhattan, NY Regional fenestration and architectural metals specialty supplier Gamco Corp. fabricated 28 architectural skylights for the new Kasmin art exhibition space at 509 West 27th St. Placed atop openings in the honeycomb ceiling...

Hunt joins OCDM team as general counsel

New York, NY According to OC Development Management (OCDM), a New York-based development management firm specializing in turn-key project management and construction management services, the firm has appointed John Hunt as general counsel. Hunt brings 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry to the company.

Amenities serve a purpose in today’s workplaces: Organizations re-examining offerings to employees - by Megan Spinos

Organizations are re-examining the amenities they offer employees to better align with the changing nature of work and high expectations for the workplace experience. We’re shifting away from the obvious (food and beverage) and frivolous (ping-pong tables) to providing access to amenities that are more meaningful to the individual...

Proactive engineering: Asking the right questions to ensure a successful project by Matt Grobert and Jessica Vail

It is often anticipated that taking on a large construction project will likely lead to the dreaded “change order.”  A change order includes work that is added (or removed) from the original scope; which could cause a change in the overall project’s pricing and timeline. As a precaution, it can be factored into the loan and financial planning...

Are you violating the 14-day deposit return rule? How new rent laws in New York affect security deposits - by Omri Dor

The new rent laws are here, and real estate professionals all over New York State are still coming to grips with the full extent of this change. The most glaring changes have to do with a landlord’s ability to raise rent on rent-stabilized units, an issue that has received widespread coverage. One part which has received less attention...

PWC holds Mentorship Panel in July at Syracuse University; Moderated by Co of Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY On July 24th, Professional Women in Construction New York’s (PWC-NY) Mentorship Committee hosted its first panel of the year on career growth and development at Syracuse University – Fisher Center. The event started with a networking reception followed by a panel discussion. 

ACEC NY inducts new officers and directors for 2019-20; Cascino of AECOM accepts position as chair

New York, NY The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) inducted a new slate of officers and directors at the association’s Annual Meeting on June 5th at the Union League Club in New York City. All officers’ and directors’ terms began on July 1st.

IREM NYC swears in Caulfield of Kimco Realty as an ACoM; Chapter to hold sporting Clay Fundraiser on October 14th

New York, NY Stephanie Caulfield, general manager at Kimco Realty was recently sworn in as an IREM Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM). This designation is for those who are passionate about commercial management and have the credibility and expertise to back that up.