Category: Construction Design & Engineering

ALI releases 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

ALI releases 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

January 28, 2025

New York, NY The American Ladder Institute (ALI), one of the only approved developers of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has released findings from its 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey. Results reveal preferred methods of ladder safety education

Simplex 3D expands into the U.S. with First American Title Insurance

Simplex 3D expands into the U.S. with First American Title Insurance

January 28, 2025

Manhattan, NY Simplex 3D, a global platform provider for urban planning, is expanding into the United States, and a strategic relationship with First American Title Insurance Company, one of the largest title insurers in the nation

Mancini Duffy acquires Design Styles Architecture firm

Mancini Duffy acquires Design Styles Architecture firm

January 28, 2025

Manhattan, NY Mancini Duffy, a national architecture, interiors, and planning firm celebrating 110 years of innovation and design excellence, announces the acquisition of Design Styles Architecture

Fifth Avenue Committee holds ribbon cutting for Sunset Ridge; design by Magnusson Architecture and Planning

Fifth Avenue Committee holds ribbon cutting for Sunset Ridge; design by Magnusson Architecture and P...

November 26, 2024
Brooklyn, NY Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) cut the ribbon on Sunset Ridge, a new 84-apartment, 100% affordable housing project for low-income seniors, located in Sunset Park. Sunset Ridge is the first affordable senior housing built in Sunset Park in over 15 years
Perkins Eastman and Triton Construction’s The Orchard tops out at 823 ft.

Perkins Eastman and Triton Construction’s The Orchard tops out at 823 ft.

November 26, 2024
Queens, NY BLDG Management Company has topped out The Orchard at over 823 ft. to become the tallest building in Queens. The 70-story residential tower designed by Perkins Eastman and constructed by Triton Construction features 824 rental residences, 248
LL147 will redefine “Major Buildings,”  introducing site safety requirements - by Alejandra Sepulveda

LL147 will redefine “Major Buildings,” introducing site safety requirements - by Alejandra Sepu...

November 26, 2024
An upcoming change to the definition of “major buildings” will have major ramifications for thousands of New York City properties by the end of the year. The current NYC building code defines major buildings as “an existing or proposed building 10 or more stories or 125 ft. or more in
ZG Capital Partners and Spectorgroup renovate historic 836 Broadway building

ZG Capital Partners and Spectorgroup renovate historic 836 Broadway building

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY A fusion of historic architecture and modern design is featured in the newly renovated building at 836 Bdwy. by ZG Capital Partners. Designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch in 1876, the store-and-loft building was built on the site of President Theodoore Roosevelt’s great-great uncle’s home, and
AECOM Tishman tops out The Moinian Group’s <br>7 Platt St. at 37-stories - 250,000 s/f

AECOM Tishman tops out The Moinian Group’s
7 Platt St. at 37-stories - 250,000 s/f

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY The Moinian Group celebrated the topping out of 7 Platt St., a 37-story, 250-unit luxury residential development located in the FiDi. The project’s construction efforts are being carried out by AECOM Tishman and final completion is expected in Q1 of 2026.
Staged To Sell Home joins Industry City at Sunset Park in 23,856 s/f lease

Staged To Sell Home joins Industry City at Sunset Park in 23,856 s/f lease

November 26, 2024
Brooklyn, NY Industry City, the 35-acre mixed-use complex comprising sixteen waterfront buildings in Sunset Park, with Staged To Sell Home, an interior decoration and home staging firm, arranged a seven-year deal for a 23,856 s/f space in Building 22, which will serve as its office as well as a showroom for inventory
Kriss Capital closes on $205 million construction loan for 26 East 35th condominium development

Kriss Capital closes on $205 million construction loan for 26 East 35th condominium development

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY Kriss Capital has closed on a construction loan for the 26 East 35th, a ground-up condominium development at the intersections of NoMad, Midtown South and Murray Hill. A 30-month construction loan, totaling $205 million, comprised of a $180 million senior loa
Cohen & Perfetto LLP partners named to 2024 Super Lawyers of New York list

Cohen & Perfetto LLP partners named to 2024 Super Lawyers of New York list

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY Louis Perfetto, managing partner of the real estate law firm of Cohen & Perfetto LLP has been named to the 2024 edition of New York Super Lawyers for the eighteenth consecutive year. In addition, Matia Nikolovienis, partner of the firm has been named to the 2024 edition of New York Super Lawyers for
AmTrust Title Insurance Company welcomes Rodriguez as SVP agency division

AmTrust Title Insurance Company welcomes Rodriguez as SVP agency division

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY AmTrust Title Insurance Company (AmTrust Title), a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial, Inc., has expanded its agency division with multiple new hires. Joining as senior vice president, agency area sales manager, and leading the team of new hires, is industry veteran, Carlos Rodriguez, Esq.