Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Brooklyn, NY United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn (UJO), elected officials, community leaders, IMC Architecture and Preferred Builders broke ground for UJO’s social services headquarters at 498 Bedford Ave. UJO president, Rabbi David Niederman, HPD acting commissioner Ahmed Tigani, NYC Department of City planning director Daniel Garodnick, NYC Community Affairs commissioner

New York, NY DeSimone Consulting Engineering has been named one of Miami-Dade’s 2025 Best Workplaces by the Miami Herald, expanding a list of best workplace honors that includes USA Today, Crain’s New York, amNYmetro, and The Sunday Times of London. This latest honor reflects the strength of its workplace culture,

As we come closer to the end of the summer, the tariff craze has only seemed to become more and more unpredictable. It seems like there are new announcements and suspensions extended every day. Because of this, it can be hard to stay on top of what the most current tariffs implemented are. This article will break down the most up-to-date tariffs that those in the real estate industry would want to be aware of.

Manhattan, NY According to Legion Investment Group and Nahla Capital, vertical construction is underway at 1122 Madison Ave., a new condominium development that will introduce 26 residences to the Upper East Side. Designed inside and out by Studio Sofield, the residential building is one block from Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and near other cultural institutions.

Manhattan, NY Perkins&Will has welcomed back Matt Malone to lead the Science and Technology practice in its New York and Philadelphia studios. Malone returns to the firm after three years with Taconic Partners, where he served as senior vice president of life science at Elevate Research Properties.

Harlem, NY The Studio Museum plans for the public opening of its new seven-floor, 82,000 s/f building on Saturday, November 15, 2025. This milestone moment will be marked by a celebratory community day that will activate the entire building, welcoming everyone from the museum’s surrounding communities and beyond.

Manhattan, NY Reza Rahimpour, AIA, LEED AP, joined SGA as principal and head of the New York architecture department. In his new role, Rahimpour hopes to drive SGA’s growth in New York by advancing digital innovation and contextual design, further establishing the firm as a leader in shaping the future of the built environment.

Yonkers, NY In a historic milestone that was 15 years in the making, officials from the City of Yonkers, New York State, Westchester County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the NYS Homes and Community Renewal joined with the Mulford Corporation, The Community Builders (TCB) and Yonkers Housing Authority to celebrate the groundbreaking for Willow at The Ridgeway.

Bronx, NY EP Engineering has served an integral role in the design and engineering of River Commons, a groundbreaking 17-story mixed-use development located at 1225 Gerard Ave. Developed by L+M Development Partners, Type A Projects and designed by Bernheimer Architecture, the 375,000 s/f project is redefining sustainable urban living by integrating affordable housing, healthcare, and advanced geothermal infrastructure.

Manhattan, NY On June 18^th AIA New York (AIANY) hosted its 158^th annual meeting, where members gathered to elect 2026 leadership and celebrated the achievements of 2025 and its award recipients. The meeting also served as a moment to reflect on committee programs and initiatives of the last year, with a spotlight on 2025 AIANY president Benjamin Gilmartin, AIA’s presidential theme, “See You IRL: Designing for Public Life”.

What skill or quality do you believe is essential for success in your field today? Success in this field requires strong organization, persistence, and responsiveness. Organization enables me to manage complex loan files and refinance deals with precision. Persistence keeps transactions moving despite obstacles, while responsiveness

If you could change one thing about the CRE industry, what would it be and why? Within the next decade, 40% of the industry workforce will reach retirement age, yet we face a significant gap in attracting and retaining talent. We need more women, and greater diversity overall, in decision-making roles.