Owners Developers & Managers

AIANY president’s message: Architect|Activist

The past year has been an exciting one for the design and construction industry in New York City. We witnessed remarkable growth in many market sectors especially in residential construction. Meanwhile, new government policies may significantly alter the type of projects being worked on over the next few years. 

Center for Architecture to open “Design and the Just City” January 10th

New York, NY The Center for Architecture will open “Design and the Just City” on Thursday, January 10 at 6 p.m. The exhibition, curated by the Just City Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and its director Toni Griffin, asks whether design can help correct urban injustice by examining five case studies in NYC.

ACEC New York: Top issues for engineering firms in 2019

Albany, NY ACEC New York has confirmed policy priorities for the upcoming 2019 legislative session. ACEC New York continues to highlight the efficiencies, flexibility and capacity brought by private engineering design firms which provide greater value for the taxpayer. A 2011 NYU Polytechnic Report documents a 15%+ savings when private engineering firms are utilized. This administration’s focus on nimbly and responsively delivering infrastructure improvements demands strong partnership between public clients and the state’s professional design communities.

Duthie of NKF named IREM NYC’s Real Estate Person of the Year; To be honored at annual dinner & Awards - February 7th

New York, NY According to the Greater New York chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), they have selected Matt Duthie, regional director of management services at Newmark Knight Frank, as Real Estate Person of the Year, honoring his accomplishments including his leadership, dedication, commitment and service to the real estate industry throughout the course of his career.

Urbanstrong to present "Greening the Concrete Jungle: An Intro to Green Roofs" on January 14

Brooklyn, NY Urbanstrong, a group of green building technology specialists, is offering a lecture on "Greening the Concrete Jungle: An ...

Mobile app GasMob launches

Houston, TX GasMob is a mobile app that brings the gas to you. In only a few taps, customers can schedule and pay for on-site vehicle refueling services just as they would for take-out. By partnering directly with commercial/residential property owners and managers, the tenants and residents become clients and benefit from immediate access. There are no program fees, minimums, or delivery costs – and in most cases, the price per gallon is less than the local average.

Momentum builds for infrastructure improvements - by Ken Fisher

Ken Fisher is an ACEC New York municipal affairs counsel, a member of the national law firm Cozen O’Connor and a former city council m...

PWC to celebrate its 2018 “20 under 40” outstanding women

New York, NY Professional Women in Construction celebrates the 2018 “20 under 40” outstanding women in construction on December ...

AIANY president’s December 2018 message: Architect|Activist

Guy Geier, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP, is the 2018 president of AIA New York and managing partner of FXCollaborative Architects LLP, New York, N.Y...

BOMA NY unveils nominee selections for 2019 Pinnacle Awards

NEW YORK, NY The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA NY) named a total of 22 nominees across 11 categories fo...