Category: Construction Design & Engineering

DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires MER Engineers

DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires MER Engineers

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY DeSimone Consulting Engineering has acquired Ohio-based MER Engineers, Inc., a recognized leader in precast and tilt-up design and detailing. “We’re excited to add a new service to the DeSimone platform through the acquisition of MER Engineers,” said Stephen DeSimone, chairman and CEO of DeSimone
Mid Hudson Construction Management appoints Madison as chief estimator

Mid Hudson Construction Management appoints Madison as chief estimator

November 26, 2024
Poughkeepsie, NY To better serve the Hudson Valley, Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) has appointed James Madison as chief estimator. With more than 35 years in the industry, Madison brings his expertise and knowledge of construction techniques and practices to his new role with the construction firm responsible for many well-known
Skanska holds Excellence in <br>Construction Leadership workshop

Skanska holds Excellence in
Construction Leadership workshop

November 26, 2024
Manhattan, NY Following the launch of its Excellence in Construction Leadership Program (ECLP) earlier this year, Skanska USA Building, a global construction and development firm, held its inaugural ECLP workshop and networking event. ECLP is a nomination-based, executive-level program that brings together Skanska USA Building’s
JB&B Environmental welcomes Huang as new senior consultant

JB&B Environmental welcomes Huang as new senior consultant

November 26, 2024
Queens, NY Li (Lily) Huang joins JB&B Environmental as a senior consultant, bringing more than 30 years of government and private sector expertise in the fields of environmental, civil, public health, emergency response, engineering and sciences, and public health policy. As the former assistant commissioner for the Bureau of
Downtown retail strategy plans unveiled for New Rochelle’s Vanguard District

Downtown retail strategy plans unveiled for New Rochelle’s Vanguard District

November 26, 2024
New Rochelle, NY The city of New Rochelle unveiled its downtown retail strategy, marking a milestone in the city’s evolution as a dynamic urban destination for locals, new residents, and visitors. The plan, approved by the city council, includes the creation of New Rochelle’s Vanguard District and initiatives to further
Landmark Properties partners with Peninsula Investments to begin construction of 161-unit The Retreat at Bunn Hill

Landmark Properties partners with Peninsula Investments to begin construction of 161-unit The Retrea...

November 12, 2024
Vestal, NY Landmark Properties has started construction on a new community 0.6 miles south of the State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton campus. The Retreat at Bunn Hill will be the first true cottage-style project in the Binghamton market, a product type that offers lower density
Queens Municipal Garage wins 2024 Design-Build Institute national award

Queens Municipal Garage wins 2024 Design-Build Institute national award

October 29, 2024
Queens, NY The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit.  The project team included the client NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Hunter Roberts Construction Group,
Lendlease with Aware Super tops out 834-unit development at 1 Java St.

Lendlease with Aware Super tops out 834-unit development at 1 Java St.

October 29, 2024
Brooklyn, NY Lendlease, a leading integrated real estate group, and joint venture partner of Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, has celebrated the topping-out of 1 Java St.’s two towers, reaching 37 and 20 stories, along the Greenpoint waterfront.
SCALE Lending issues $135m construction loan for residential towers

SCALE Lending issues $135m construction loan for residential towers

October 29, 2024
Bronx, NY SCALE Lending, the debt financing arm of Slate Property Group, has issued a $135 million construction loan for two adjacent multifamily projects located at 261 Grand Concourse and 315 Grand Concourse in Mott Haven.
Two Trees Management leases showroom to luxury design company Henrybuilt

Two Trees Management leases showroom to luxury design company Henrybuilt

October 29, 2024
Brooklyn, NY Two Trees Management Co. has arranged for Henrybuilt, the renowned luxury design company specializing in bespoke kitchens and custom home solutions, to sign a new lease for the entire historic Stable Building, a standalone heritage frontage located at 16 Main St. in the Dumbo
EP Engineering provides services for T-Squared Social - 22,000 s/f project

EP Engineering provides services for T-Squared Social - 22,000 s/f project

October 29, 2024
Manhattan, NY EP Engineering, engineering services firm, has completed full engineering services for T-Squared Social, Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake’s new sports lounge, and entertainment bar in midtown.  The 22,000 s/f project includes the large open space of the main bar, private
DeSimone Consulting Engineering recognized for work on Olympia DUMBO

DeSimone Consulting Engineering recognized for work on Olympia DUMBO

October 29, 2024
Brooklyn, NY Innovative engineering that enabled the new Olympia DUMBO residential tower to billow towards the sky with a sail-shaped silhouette has earned DeSimone Consulting Engineering official recognition. Olympia DUMBO, developed by Fortis Property Group, combines