Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Question of the Month: Myths, misconception and truths: Does your  affair with security go beyond the physical? - by Doug Haines

Question of the Month: Myths, misconception and truths: Does your affair with security go beyond th...

May 15, 2018
I hear this nonsense all the time. Well, I’ll get a camera system or guard, when I need it. You know, like after I get robbed or my house gets burglarized.
Executive of the Month: Richter, partner of AKF, promoted to national residential & hospitality sector leader

Executive of the Month: Richter, partner of AKF, promoted to national residential & hospitality sect...

April 17, 2018
New York, NY AKF Group LLC (AKF) provides MEP/FP engineering leadership, integrated services, and innovative solutions to clients around the world. As the firm recently introduced its new organizational structure and vision for the future, the New York Real Estate Journal interviewed Mark Richter, PE, LEED AP, an AKF partner who was recently promoted to his current position as national residential and hospitality practice leader.  
Tishman Speyer reveals renderings for 11 Hoyt, a 480-unit residential tower

Tishman Speyer reveals renderings for 11 Hoyt, a 480-unit residential tower

April 17, 2018
Brooklyn, NY Tishman Speyer, one of the world’s leading developers, has revealed the first renderings and details for 11 Hoyt, its new residential tower featuring 480 apartments and 50,000 s/f of indoor and outdoor amenity space.
Syska Hennessy Group promotes eight executives

Syska Hennessy Group promotes eight executives

April 17, 2018
New York, NY Syska Hennessy Group, the international engineering firm, has named eight executives – including Anjanette Bobrow, the firm’s general counsel – as associate partners. 
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.