Category: Construction Design & Engineering

University of Virginia selects Capstone Development to provide upper class housing

University of Virginia selects Capstone Development to provide upper class housing

January 12, 2026
Charlottesville, VA The University of Virginia (UVA) selected Capstone Development Partners and a team of design and construction partners to bring new upper class housing to Grounds. Capstone’s partners for this project are Elkus Manfredi Architects
Skanska releases fall 2025 Construction Market Trends Report

Skanska releases fall 2025 Construction Market Trends Report

January 6, 2026
Manhattan, NY Skanska, a global construction and project development firm, has released its Fall 2025 Construction Market Trends Report. Leveraging its Composite Construction Index, the report delivers in-depth analysis and critical insights into the current state of the construction industry
LeanCon raises $6 million to reinvent construction planning with AI across New York

LeanCon raises $6 million to reinvent construction planning with AI across New York

January 6, 2026
Manhattan, NY LeanCon, the AI startup transforming how construction projects are planned, today announced it has raised a total of $6 million, doubling its initial $3 million target. The company’s seed round was led by Ibex Investors, with participation from Fusion VC, Newman Architects, TCA LA, Connecticut Innovations, Siegel Capital,
Gilbane, ICL, Tredway, HPD, and HDC finalize financing of 266 new affordable apartments at 860 Concourse Village East

Gilbane, ICL, Tredway, HPD, and HDC finalize financing of 266 new affordable apartments at 860 Conco...

December 22, 2025
Bronx, NY Gilbane Development, the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL), Tredway, New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Housing Development Corp. (HDC) close financing for
NYC mayor and DOB release comprehensive façade inspection and safety study conducted by Thornton Tomasetti

NYC mayor and DOB release comprehensive façade inspection and safety study conducted by Thornton To...

December 17, 2025
Manhattan, NY New York City mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) commissioner Jimmy Oddo released the full recommendations from a comprehensive engineering study conducted by global engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti
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; $189m housing dev. led by S:US and NY Homes and Comm. Renewal

Starhill Phase I reaches completion; $189m housing dev. led by S:US and NY Homes and Comm. Renewal

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 $188m Brown Academic Bldg.

Forte completes SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology’s $188m 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.