Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Troutbrook expands with boutique condo project and Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites renovation

Troutbrook expands with boutique condo project and Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites renovation

December 9, 2025
Brooklyn, NY For more than 25 years, Troutbrook/Freud Development has remained focused on executing design-driven projects across the city. Its latest ventures reflect both a continued push into boutique residential development and an expansion
Starhill Phase I reaches completion; $189 million housing development led by S:US and NY Homes and Community Renewal

Starhill Phase I reaches completion; $189 million housing development led by S:US and NY Homes and C...

December 9, 2025
Bronx, NY According to New York State Homes and Community Renewal commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, Starhill Phase I, a $189 million affordable housing development featuring 326 affordable apartments, including 200 supportive apartments for individuals struggling with homelessness, has been completed. Under governor Hochul’s leadership,
Forte completes SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology’s $188.5 million Joyce F. Brown Academic Bldg.

Forte completes SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology’s $188.5 million Joyce F. Brown Academic Bldg...

December 9, 2025
Manhattan, NY Forte Construction Corp. worked with the Dormitory Authority for The State of New York (DASNY) to complete the building of the Joyce F. Brown Academic Building at the State of New York (SUNY) Fashion Institute of Technology in Chelsea.
Aufgang Architects designs two 100% affordable multifamily projects totaling 446 units

Aufgang Architects designs two 100% affordable multifamily projects totaling 446 units

December 9, 2025

Bronx, NY Aufgang Architects has released details on two new, award winning, 100% affordable multifamily design projects. An 18-story 266-unit building at 860 Village Concourse East, featuring a community health services facility, is being developed by Gilbane.  At 1810 Randall Ave., an eight story 180-unit building is being developed by Vertical Community Development

DUMBO and NYC Dept. of Design and Construction conclude $104m restoration with final Belgian block

DUMBO and NYC Dept. of Design and Construction conclude $104m restoration with final Belgian block

December 9, 2025
Brooklyn, NY The DUMBO Business Improvement District and the NYC Dept. of Design and Construction (NYC DDC) has placed the final Belgian block at Anchorage Place, completing a $104 million, multi-year restoration of DUMBO’s cobblestone streets. Over the course of the last six years, more than 800,000 historic Belgian blocks were removed, resorted, restored, and placed back into the 26 blocks that make up modern DUMBO.
Studio Museum in Harlem opens 82,000 s/f building - by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson

Studio Museum in Harlem opens 82,000 s/f building - by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson

December 9, 2025
Harlem, NY The Studio Museum in Harlem, the nexus for art by artists of African descent nationally and internationally, opened its new home to the public on Saturday, November 15, with a celebratory Community Day. Designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson, now Corgan, as executive architect, the seven-floor, 82,000 s/f building
PWC NY celebrates women in construction and honors “20 Under 40”

PWC NY celebrates women in construction and honors “20 Under 40”

December 9, 2025
Manhattan, NY The New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) will hold its annual holiday gathering, bringing AEC professionals together to celebrate successes and meet others in the industry. The Holiday Party will be on Thursday, December 11th at 5:30 pm at 160 Central Park West New York. 
What is the most cost-effective upgrade a building can make to improve property value and resident satisfaction? - by Nick Esteves

What is the most cost-effective upgrade a building can make to improve property value and resident s...

December 9, 2025
In today’s competitive real estate environment, owners, boards, and property managers are increasingly focused on identifying upgrades that improve property value while delivering meaningful benefits to residents. Rising operating costs, limited capital budgets, and heightened
One Times Square unveils new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball

One Times Square unveils new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball

December 9, 2025
Manhattan, NY One Times Square – home of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop celebration – unveiled a new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball to serve as the centerpiece of the iconic, annual countdown celebration beginning
JRM completes 1.3m s/f interior build-out for JPMorgan Chase’s headquarters

JRM completes 1.3m s/f interior build-out for JPMorgan Chase’s headquarters

November 25, 2025
Manhattan, NY JRM Construction Management partnered with JPMorgan Chase on the build-out of their new global headquarters at 270 Park Ave., a 1,388-ft.-tall skyscraper developed by Tishman Speyer in Midtown. This transformative project represents a defining moment in the evolution
GAMCO fenestration spans 16,000 s/f at Montebello Gateway office building

GAMCO fenestration spans 16,000 s/f at Montebello Gateway office building

November 25, 2025
Montebello, NY GAMCO Corp.’s curtain wall, storefront, and commercial doors and windows are key features of a new Rockland County office building. Located at 10 Executive Blvd., the Montebello Gateway building used almost 16,000 s/f of GAMCO curtain wall framing along with framing
BDB Construction to complete 142,000 s/f hotel-to-student housing conversion and reconstruction

BDB Construction to complete 142,000 s/f hotel-to-student housing conversion and reconstruction

November 25, 2025
Manhattan, NY BDB Construction Enterprise has begun its transformation of a high-rise hotel into new student residences in New York’s Financial District. The tower at 99 Washington St. — formerly a 492-key hotel recognized as the Holiday Inn flag’s tallest worldwide