Category: Construction Design & Engineering

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

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

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 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,

Yonkers, NY Governor Kathy Hochul said that construction has begun on a $44 million development that will create 60 energy-efficient and affordable homes for seniors. Known as La Mora Senior Apartments, the development replaces a blighted property with a sustainable building with modern features. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held October 12.

Queens, NY SCO Family of Services celebrated the reopening of its Genovese Family Life Center in Jamaica. Keith Little, SCO president and CEO, along with Queens Borough president Donovan Richards welcomed SCO’s clients, staff, and supporters into the new building.

New York, NY Eastman Cooke & Associates has been retained by veterinary practice URvet Care to build four all-in-one healthcare facilities in Manhattan providing primary, dental, oncology, surgical, pharmacy, and 24-hour urgent care services at each unit.

New York, NY HLW completed the design and development of Fordham University’s Father McShane Student Center. The addition features a lower-level, fitness center (double the size of current facility); a 9,000 s/f student lounge; expanded administrative offices; and a large, versatile events space.

New York, NY Lendlease, Ennead and Ewing Cole, Northwell Health and local leaders broke ground on the Northwell Medical Pavilion at Third Ave. and E. 77th St. This outpatient care facility will be anchored by innovative cancer care programs led by the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and also include neuroscience services and cardiac care among a host of other medical specialties.

New York, NY Skanska has been awarded two Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) projects totaling over $313 million. Skanska and its joint venture partner, N.J.-based Railroad Construction Co. have been selected by the MTA to make improvements on the Flushing Line for $200 million. AECOM serves as the project’s engineer.

New York, NY STUDIO V received city council approval for their design for a project on the NYC waterfront, Halletts North. The 1,400-unit residential development comprises three mixed-use towers on the Halletts Peninsula in Astoria, Queens and includes 335 permanently affordable residences, a public waterfront park, 21,500 s/f for community facilities, and a 525-space parking garage. The public spaces and park were designed in collaboration with landscape architect Ken Smith Workshop.

Harrison, NY Two family-owned real estate companies presented plans to the Harrison Planning Board to transform a shuttered hotel site into a residential mixed-use community. Renaissance Harrison is the proposed transformation of the 28 acre-former Renaissance Westchester Hotel site into a residential community, including retail and cultural venues available to the public.