Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Judd’s Alexandre Apartments cuts ribbon for $5 million renovation

Judd’s Alexandre Apartments cuts ribbon for $5 million renovation

April 17, 2018
Buffalo, NY According to governor Andrew Cuomo, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for The Alexandre Apartments.
Lendlease begins construction on second CLT hotel in the U.S.; Architect is Luckett & Farley

Lendlease begins construction on second CLT hotel in the U.S.; Architect is Luckett & Farley

April 17, 2018
Watertown, NY Lendlease, the exclusive developer for the Department of Defense’s only privatized lodging portfolio, has commenced construction on the second hotel in the U.S. using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).
Westhab completes Ludlow Commons;  A 71-unit building design by Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC

Westhab completes Ludlow Commons; A 71-unit building design by Magnusson Architecture and Planning ...

April 17, 2018
Yonkers, NY What may be the last affordable senior housing development funded under HUD’s 59-year-old Section 202 program in the NY metro area has been completed, and tenants are moving in, according to Fernando Villa, AIA, partner-in-charge of the project at Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC (MAP). A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 9th.
Lester joins Urbahn Architects as a senior justice planner

Lester joins Urbahn Architects as a senior justice planner

April 17, 2018
New York, NY Hugh Lester, PhDc, a leading criminal justice planner and designer, has joined Urbahn Architects as senior justice planner. 
Property of the Month: Montroy Andersen DeMarco designs 39,000 s/f U.S. headquarters for World Economic Forum

Property of the Month: Montroy Andersen DeMarco designs 39,000 s/f U.S. headquarters for World Econo...

April 17, 2018
New York, NY Interior designer Montroy Andersen DeMarco (MADGI), an affiliate of Montroy DeMarco Architecture (MDALLP), has completed the United States headquarters of the World Economic Forum, a Geneva, Switzerland-based non-profit organization with the mission of improving the state of the world.
Weisz of WXY to receive Medal of Honor from AIA New York Chapter

Weisz of WXY to receive Medal of Honor from AIA New York Chapter

April 17, 2018
New York, NY Citing the “distinguished work and high professional standing” achieved by Claire Weisz, FAIA, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York chapter has recognized the co-founder of WXY architecture + urban design with the group’s Medal of Honor, its highest award to a member for distinction in the profession.
Coleman of KINGS Capital completes N. Broadway UV disinfectant project; Assisted by B.A.C. Elect., CLR Plumbing and Premier Comfort

Coleman of KINGS Capital completes N. Broadway UV disinfectant project; Assisted by B.A.C. Elect., C...

April 17, 2018
North Castle, NY Westchester County has prioritized the revitalization of its existing water and sanitation systems, making sure it is at the top of their “to-do list.”
Rowland of EW Howell named chairman of AGC

Rowland of EW Howell named chairman of AGC

April 17, 2018
Plainview, NY According to EW Howell Construction Group, its president, Howard Rowland, has been named chairman of the Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS) for 2018.
Thornton Tomasetti  starts community service  program - TT Gives Back

Thornton Tomasetti starts community service program - TT Gives Back

April 17, 2018
New York, NY Thornton Tomasetti has launched its community service program, TT Gives Back. Part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities in which it operates, the program was created to improve and increase volunteerism opportunities for its employees.
Question of the Month: Why does everyone wait until an event happens to them to add security? - by Doug Haines

Question of the Month: Why does everyone wait until an event happens to them to add security? - by D...

April 17, 2018
We see the headlines all the time, “additional school security called for by parents;” “police harden bicycle path after truck mows down cyclists.”