Category: Construction Design & Engineering
Lionsgate Studio developer discusses vision for making Yonkers "Hollywood on Hudson"
November 22, 2022
New RochellE, NY In an informative conversation with Business Council of Westchester (BCW) president and CEO Marsha Gordon, Great Point Studios president and CEO Robert Halmi discussed his vision for bringing Lionsgate Studios to Yonkers and his plans for transforming Yonkers into “Hollywood on
Midtown highrise blaze sounds alarm about lithium-ion batteries - by Evan Lipstein
November 22, 2022
A three-alarm fire erupted in a Midtown apartment building injuring 40 with some in serious and critical condition, according to the FDNY. The fire that began on the 20th floor was caused by a lithium-ion battery, according to commissioner Laura Kavanagh, “…the cause of the fire is a lithium-ion battery
DIGroup Architecture named architect-of-record for School Const. Authority’s 100,000 s/f PS X515
November 22, 2022
Bronx, NY DIGroup Architecture has been named the design architect by the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) for PS X515, a new Pre-K through grade 5 school. It is the firm’s first ground-up public-school design assignment in New York City under the SCA’s Capacity Program
Scarangello of Thornton Tomasetti appointed to Manhattan College board of trustees
November 22, 2022
Manhattan, NY Thomas Scarangello, executive chairman of Thornton Tomasetti, has been selected as the newest member of the Manhattan College board of trustees. Scarangello, a ’79 graduate of Manhattan College, has more than 40 years of experience
Skanska awarded $167m contract for Williamsburg Bridge rehab project
November 22, 2022
Brooklyn, NY Skanska USA has been awarded a contract by the N.Y.C. Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) to carry out the $167 million rehabilitation of the Williamsburg Bridge, providing needed improvements and replacement of aging components across the structure.
EP Engineering participates in 30th annual Canstruction design competition
November 22, 2022
Manhattan, NY EP Engineering participated in the 30th annual Canstruction design competition at Brookfield Place. Canstruction is an international charity competition where architects, engineers, contractors, and students compete to design and build structures made entirely
City’s largest geothermal energy system underway at 1515 Surf Ave. - designed by STUDIO V Archite...
November 22, 2022
Brooklyn, NY Designed by STUDIO V, 1515 Surf Ave. is a 26-story, 470,00 s/f mixed-use residential complex in Coney Island. Through a partnership with EcoSave and MG Engineering, the development will be the largest geothermal project in New York City’s history. Developed by LCOR,
Best of Building Skills NY event honors partners and raises $100,000
November 22, 2022
Manhattan, NY Building Skills NY (BSNY), a nonprofit construction workforce development organization connecting underemployed and unemployed New Yorkers to construction training and job opportunities throughout New York City, honored key partners and participants along with raising $100,000 at their first Best
Braga and Riley join FCA as principals in the corporate studio
October 25, 2022
New York, NY Julio Braga, FIIDA, LEED AP, and Buzz Riley, LEED AP have joined architecture, planning and interior design firm FCA. The pair officially joined as principals in the firm’s New York City office on October 10 to oversee the corporate interiors practice, focusing on expansion for the firm, as the duo employ a collaborative
Crystal Windows earns green award for its 2,320-panel rooftop system
October 25, 2022
Queens, NY National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems recently received a Green Award for its commitment to sustainable operations. In the July/August 2022 issue of leading national trade publication Door & Window Market (DWM), Crystal was named one
Changes to the NYC construction code are set to go in effect early November 2022 - by Frank Szalajd...
October 25, 2022
The 2022 New York Construction Code is set for implementation on Monday, November 7th. Enhancements in this revision will primarily account for development in technology and safety standards since the code was largely revised in 2014.
Brooklyn Public Library retains Bellet Construction for façade renovations
October 25, 2022
Brooklyn Heights, NY Bellet Construction has been engaged by the Brooklyn Public Library system to implement repairs on the terracotta façade of the Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierpont St. A registered National Historic Landmark,
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