Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Princeton, NJ Michael Graves Architecture (MG) has appointed Julie Yurasek as international director of interior design. With a prior tenure at MG, which commenced in 1996, Yurasek held the positions of senior interior designer and director. This valuable context provides her with a distinct

Manhattan, NY Spectorgroup has added three new hires to its team. The new team members bring a wealth of knowledge to the firm, further strengthening Spectorgroup’s ability to deliver thoughtful, research-based design strategies to its clients.

In 2021, New York City put Local Law 126 in place. This is a mandatory ordinance pertaining to parking garages and their structural integrity. Parking structures located within the five boroughs of New York City will be required to undergo an inspection by a Professional Engineer who also holds the Qualified

Manhattan, NY The Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), representing 1,200 union contractors in New York, held its annual SAFEBUILD national industry forum designed to promote worker safety and salute firms with best practices. Noting that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)...

Suffern, NY Ariel Aufgang, AIA, principal of Aufgang Architects was presented with the NYS Empire Award by New York State senator Bill Weber.  The NYS Empire Award is given to companies and organizations that demonstrate unique vision, innovation and contribute to the prosperity and betterment of their communities.

Manhattan, NY JRM Construction Management has completed the renovation of The 92^nd St. Y, located at 1395 Lexington Ave.  The 40,000 s/f renovation spanned four floors within two connected buildings and included a new theater with a stage, Jezet stadium seating, Robbins athletic wood floors, Barbizon theatrical lighting and controls,

New York, NY Adeola Adejobi, the founder and CEO of Avant-Garde Network, the leading social enterprise company focused on creating opportunities for Black executives and entrepreneurs, has received the Trailblazer Award from C.U.R.E., the Council of Urban Real Estate, at its 32^nd annual fundraiser, The Transformation of Real Estate.

Manhattan, NY Elevate Research Properties, the life science subsidiary of Taconic Partners, completed construction of West End Labs, New York’s newest class-A research facility. Located at 125 West End Ave., the $600 million, 400,000 s/f development features lab infrastructure, prebuilt lab suites,

Manhattan, NY Architects specified a wall of custom glass from Bendheim to meet complex challenges at David Geffen Hall, the newly renovated home of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

Queens, NY Skanska and joint venture partner, Halmar International, LLC, have been awarded a contract by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to carry out the $1.24 billion design and reconstruction of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Central Terminal area roadways, utilities and ground transportation center (GTC). Parsons Corp. will serve as lead designer to the Skanska Halmar JFK Joint Venture.

Montrose, NY In an expansion move, Thalle Industries has launched Dakota Concrete, expanding its services to concrete products for customers in the Lower Hudson Valley while strengthening Thalle’s competitive position in this key market. Thalle Industries is handling orders and deliveries at 2099 Albany Post Rd.

Brooklyn, NY EDRE  Development has launched sales at 110 North 1^st St. in Williamsburg. Offering one- to four-bedroom condominiums, the project is bringing high-end residential living to North 1^st St. With a base building designed by EDRE Development and interiors by DXA Studio, the seven-story, 38-unit building offers residences with a suite of amenities focused on health and wellness.