Category: Construction Design & Engineering

BXP and Fogarty Finger complete renovation of GM Building’s amenity center

BXP and Fogarty Finger complete renovation of GM Building’s amenity center

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY BXP has completed the General Motors (GM) Building’s amenity center. Named Savoy Club, the 35,000 s/f amenity experience designed by Fogarty Finger, offers building clients access to a fitness and health center, a food and beverage concept, and a fully appointed conferencing suite.
JRM works with EvensonBest for 22,000 s/f office build out

JRM works with EvensonBest for 22,000 s/f office build out

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY JRM Construction has completed work for EvensonBest, known to be one of the largest furniture dealers in North America. EvensonBest tapped JRM to build out 22,000 s/f of corporate office space in the Union Square neighborhood. At 55 5th Ave., the space features
The hidden dangers of aging building façades: Maintaining  terra cotta and limestone exteriors is complex and necessary - by Steven Kratchman

The hidden dangers of aging building façades: Maintaining terra cotta and limestone exteriors is c...

August 29, 2023
Falling debris from defective building façades continues to present hazards for pedestrians on the streets of New York City. Multiple cases of falling masonry have resulted in serious injuries and even deaths in recent years.
E4H Environments for Health Architecture wins Association of Medical Facility Professionals project of the year

E4H Environments for Health Architecture wins Association of Medical Facility Professionals project ...

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY E4H Environments for Health Architecture has received the “Project of the Year Award - Under $50 million” from the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) for its renovation of the Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Department.
P.W. Grosser Consulting new hires strengthen engineering and environmental compliance divisions

P.W. Grosser Consulting new hires strengthen engineering and environmental compliance divisions

August 29, 2023
Bohemia, NY P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc. (PWGC) has hired six new employees: Chris Jorgensen, Massi Lelli, David Mellor, PE, Kevin Griffith, PE, Ryan Vaughn, and Ammarah Zaidi. Their additions to PWGC will strengthen the capabilities of the engineering and environmental compliance divisions.
Cauldwell Wingate Construction completes The Davis Companies and Highland Development Ventures' 6,000 unit self-storage facility

Cauldwell Wingate Construction completes The Davis Companies and Highland Development Ventures' 6,00...

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY The Davis Companies (Davis) has completed development of a new self-storage building at 155 West 29th St. The 180,000 s/f facility contains over 6,000 units in a wide variety of unit sizes. The facility will be operated by Public Storage and will offer expanded hours, and short-term
Bennett named sector executive for Henderson Engineers

Bennett named sector executive for Henderson Engineers

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY Henderson Companies has appointed 22-year industry veteran Andrew Bennett as business sector executive for Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions. In his new role, Bennett will oversee operations for five practices: core and shell, mission critical, mixed use, warehouse,
Skanska promotes Szatkowski to general manager

Skanska promotes Szatkowski to general manager

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY Skanska promoted Sean Szatkowski to general manager of Skanska USA Building’s New York operations. Elevating from his previous role as senior vice president account manager in the region, Szatkowski will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s business
DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires UK's DP Squared Ltd.

DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires UK's DP Squared Ltd.

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY Full-service engineering firm, DeSimone Consulting Engineering, with offices worldwide, has acquired of structural engineering firm, DP Squared Ltd. The acquisition builds upon the company’s United Kingdom headquarters in central London.
Statewide construction workforce continues to grow, diversify according to NY Building Congress

Statewide construction workforce continues to grow, diversify according to NY Building Congress

August 29, 2023
Manhattan, NY The New York Building Congress released a report that found that New York’s construction workforce continues to grow and diversify despite ongoing challenges across the industry. 
Westchester County Industrial Development Agency votes final approval for $89.2 million Modera White Plains

Westchester County Industrial Development Agency votes final approval for $89.2 million Modera White...

August 29, 2023
White Plains, NY The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) voted at its July 27th monthly meeting final approval of financial incentives for Modera White Plains, an $89.2 million adaptive reuse of a vacant light manufacturing facility into a 189-unit multifamily rental building.
Electra USA honors Lamardo of FW Sims as Employee of the Year

Electra USA honors Lamardo of FW Sims as Employee of the Year

August 29, 2023
West Babylon, NY Electra USA, parent organization of FW Sims, has recognized FW Sims project engineer, Robert Lamardo, who is known for his leadership and expertise. With a background in project management and a proven track record of project deliveries, Lamardo is