Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Building Energy Exchange launches Architect Leadership Council to accelerate decarbonization of NYC buildings 

Building Energy Exchange launches Architect Leadership Council to accelerate decarbonization of NYC ...

August 7, 2020
New York, NY The Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) has formed the Architect Advisory Council (AAC), a collaborative project with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and New York Energy Research and Development Authority to engage city architectural leaders in
Affordable housing design in the wake of a pandemic by Walter Marin

Affordable housing design in the wake of a pandemic by Walter Marin

August 7, 2020
As we’re all aware, the media has been consumed by COVID-19 related-content for months, exploring every sector impacted by the pandemic. On top of the pandemic news, there has also been quite a bit of recent coverage on New York City’s 2021 affordable housing budget cuts.
Empire Commercial Construction nears completion <br>of new 3,375 s/f Sweet Life location in Henrietta

Empire Commercial Construction nears completion
of new 3,375 s/f Sweet Life location in Henriett...

August 4, 2020
Henrietta, NY Empire Commercial Construction, a retail-specific company of regional general contractor Taylor–The Builders, is completing construction of the new Sweet Life location
Gamco Corp. retained for “Invisiguard” glass partition system installations

Gamco Corp. retained for “Invisiguard” glass partition system installations

July 21, 2020
Flushing, NY Gamco Corp’s new Invisiguard glass partition system is fast becoming the choice for many New York metro area reopening businesses that require transparent safety barriers in the workplace.  This is especially true for
Crystal Window & Door Systems provides 940 windows at Sunset Yards in Brooklyn

Crystal Window & Door Systems provides 940 windows at Sunset Yards in Brooklyn

July 21, 2020
Brooklyn, NY Crystal Window & Door Systems has played a key role in the recent restoration and conversion project. Located at 341 39th St., Sunset Yards is a newly renovated 200,000 s/f 10-story structure that
Evergreen Forest Products supplies Greenheart lumber for Fire Island roadway project

Evergreen Forest Products supplies Greenheart lumber for Fire Island roadway project

July 21, 2020
Saltaire, NY Evergreen Forest Products, Inc., a leading direct importer and supplier of premium, sustainable hardwoods, including environmentally-friendly marine lumber and
How not-for-profits and religious institutions can use ground leases to redevelop their properties - by Patrick O’Sullivan

How not-for-profits and religious institutions can use ground leases to redevelop their properties -...

July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic has clouded the future for many not-for-profits, including many religious institutions, who are facing significant declines in donations and operating revenues resulting in
BACI, NYSBA and NAHBA opens in Westchester County

BACI, NYSBA and NAHBA opens in Westchester County

July 21, 2020
Armonk, NY The Building and Allied Construction Industries of Westchester (BACI), the newest chapter of the New York State Builders Association and
The Doe Fund breaks ground on $71.4m project designed by GF55 Partners; joint venture with Bolivar Development

The Doe Fund breaks ground on $71.4m project designed by GF55 Partners; joint venture with Bolivar D...

July 21, 2020
Bronx, NY The Doe Fund started construction for 980 Westchester Ave. The project, a $71.4 million joint venture with Bolivar Development, LLC, will create 151 new affordable and supportive units utilizing state, city and local funds.
A changing role in a changing world - Michael Buono

A changing role in a changing world - Michael Buono

July 21, 2020
A construction manager’s objective is to maintain efficiency and productivity, while balancing the safety of workers and trades. As construction sites re-open across the
DXA studio and HAP Investments install façade at The Maverick

DXA studio and HAP Investments install façade at The Maverick

July 21, 2020
Manhattan, NY DXA studio, an architecture and design firm, along with HAP Investments, have completed the façade installation at The Maverick, also known as HAP 8. The property is
Women in Green: Part 2 of 2 – by Maia Kumari Gilman

Women in Green: Part 2 of 2 – by Maia Kumari Gilman

July 10, 2020
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)’s Middle Atlantic Region presented the second annual Women in Green conference in June, with a focus on the new trifecta of social justice, climate change, and the current pandemic.