Category: Construction Design & Engineering

How New York’s AVOID Act Could Reshape Construction Litigation - by Roy Schwartz and Harrison Perlstein

How New York’s AVOID Act Could Reshape Construction Litigation - by Roy Schwartz and Harrison Perl...

January 27, 2026
New York’s AVOID Act will cause construction attorneys to expedite determining whether or not third-parties should be impleaded. Failure to comply with the AVOID Act’s short timeframes may result
Echelon Studios breaks ground on 10 purpose-built sound stages in Brooklyn

Echelon Studios breaks ground on 10 purpose-built sound stages in Brooklyn

January 27, 2026
Brooklyn, NY A joint venture between Bain Capital Real Estate (“Bain Capital”) and Bungalow Projects, Echelon Studios has broken ground on 10 purpose-built sound
Let It Snow: What Winter Really Does to Construction in NYC - by Craig-Smith

Let It Snow: What Winter Really Does to Construction in NYC - by Craig-Smith

January 27, 2026
New Yorkers love a good snowstorm—from the first flakes to the inevitable group text asking, “Is the office open?” Construction, however, does not share this enthusiasm. Snow days are great
New York Building Congress opens Albany office

New York Building Congress opens Albany office

January 27, 2026
Albany, NY The New York Building Congress has opened a new office in Albany, strengthening its statewide presence and reinforcing its commitment to supporting and growing the built environment across New York State and beyond. The new office will deepen the organization’s engagement with state policymakers
PWC NY to host members only wine tasting event to promote networking

PWC NY to host members only wine tasting event to promote networking

January 27, 2026
Manhattan, NY Raise a glass and kick off 2026 with PWC NY’s MEMBERS ONLY Wine Tasting event. Network with fellow members, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and learn about wine.  Tickets are $215 per person. 
ALI launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

ALI launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

January 21, 2026
Cleveland, OH The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, is conducting its 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations
Turner Construction and Perkins & Will complete $125 million animal hospital

Turner Construction and Perkins & Will complete $125 million animal hospital

January 13, 2026
Manhattan, NY The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) — one of the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospitals and NYC’s only Level 1 veterinary trauma centers— has completed the hospital’s 83,000 s/f, $125 million expansion and renovation. The completed final phase of construction includes a new emergency room and new facilities for cardiology, radiology, ophthalmology, neurology, and internal medical services.
JRM Construction Management completes expansion for The School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center

JRM Construction Management completes expansion for The School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center

January 13, 2026
Manhattan, NY JRM Construction Management has completed a comprehensive facility expansion for The School of American Ballet (SAB) at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The Hudson Companies closes $66 million loan for  70 Abendroth Ave. multifamily development

The Hudson Companies closes $66 million loan for 70 Abendroth Ave. multifamily development

January 13, 2026
Port Chester, NY The Hudson Companies closed on $66 million in construction financing for a new Class A multifamily development located at 70 Abendroth Ave. The loan was provided by Truist Bank and will support the construction of a 203-unit, transit-oriented multifamily development. The six-story project will include market-rate and affordable apartments, ground-floor retail, a community facility,
New York Building Congress honors building  leaders at annual Industry Recognition Gala

New York Building Congress honors building leaders at annual Industry Recognition Gala

January 13, 2026
Manhattan, NY On Thursday, December 4th, The New York Building Congress convened members of the city’s design, construction, healthcare, transportation and real estate communities for its annual Industry Recognition Gala, celebrating leaders whose work is shaping the future of New York’s built environment.
EP Engineering collaborates with Skin Pharm to help with national expansion

EP Engineering collaborates with Skin Pharm to help with national expansion

January 13, 2026
Manhattan, NY EP Engineering has commenced its collaboration with Skin Pharm, a modern beauty brand known for its in-clinic aesthetic treatments and at-home skincare products, as the company expands to multiple locations across the United States.
64 University Pl. by KPF Architects and University Place Asset Management receives two architectural design awards

64 University Pl. by KPF Architects and University Place Asset Management receives two architectural...

January 13, 2026
Manhattan, NY 64 University Pl., a 12-story, 28-unit residential condominium project developed by University Place Asset Management (UPLAM) and designed by KPF Architects with interiors by SPACE Copenhagen, ended 2025 with winning two significant architectural design awards.