Spotlights

ABO to host first GreenBuildingsNY trade show and conference June 17-18

Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York (ABO) will launch the first GreenBuildingsNY exhibition in conjunction with the 28th annu...

Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. v. Commonwealth of Penn.

In Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2008 WL 223274 (Supreme Court of New York, New York Cty. 2008), the Defen...

NBBJ transforms 15,917 s/f office into "model of sustainability"

NBBJ, an international architecture and design firm whose New York office has been serving a diverse, global portfolio of healthcare, commer...

Important techniques proven to increase resident retention

Providing creative ways to show your tenants that you appreciate their loyalty will prove to be a wise investment that will help increase re...

Succession planning in closely held const. businesses

Leadership Plan: The leadership plan involves more than just the existing leader and successor, but all the other key constituents the CEO ...

President's message: Upcoming events for AIANY

As I have written in past issues, our 2008 theme Architecture: Designs for Living reflects the broad range of building types and urban desi...

North Manhattan Construction to complete $6m renovation project

The Rocky Mount Baptist Church congregation is about to get a new, modern church, thousands of square feet of community space and an apartme...

Aragon Construction completes 5,700 s/f build-out for fitness center

Aragon Construction, New York City's premiere general contracting and construction management firm, recently completed a 5,700 s/f build-out...

American Council of Engineering Companies of New York awards $48,000 in scholarships

For the 40th year, the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) will award scholarship money to accomplished un...

Professional Women in Construction draws industry crowd to meet the construction titans

"These are the movers, shakers and decision makers in our industry, a group determined to expand and rebuild our region - and beyond" said P...