Construction Industry Conference
Nov. 7: Anchin, Block & Anchin will host its 14th annual State of the Construction Industry Conference from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at The Harvard Club at 35 West 44th Street. This year’s theme is Building the Future: Transportation and Transformative Projects, featuring keynote speaker Rick Cotton, Executive Director, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The event also features a panel moderated by Carlo Scissura, President and CEO, New York Building Congress, and including distinguished speakers Samara Barend, AECOM; Hope Knight, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation; Ryan Marzullo, Delta; and Michael Sweeney, Leader of the Eastern Region, HNTB.
NAIOP-NJ Awards
Nov. 4: NAIOP New Jersey will recognize the outstanding service and contributions of its volunteer leaders at the Annual President’s Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner at the Hilton Meadowlands, with networking and cocktails at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards presentation at 5:45 p.m. Anne Evans Estabrook of Elberon Development Group, Mindy Lissner of CBRE, and Diana Fainberg of D.E. Fainberg Associates will be inducted into The NAIOP New Jersey Hall of Fame. The Legacy Award will be presented to Peter Reinhart, director of the Kislak Real Estate Institute at Monmouth University. Susan Karp of Karp Environmental Law will receive the Pillar Award. Steve Santola of Woodmont Properties LLC will be presented with the Advocacy Award and Gensler’s Dana Nalbantian will be recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Carlos Torres of Turner Construction Company will receive the Rising Star Award, and the Student Member of the Year will be presented to Robert Thomson, who is attending Roger Williams University. To register for the event contact NAIOP New Jersey at (732) 729-9900, or visit www.naiopnj.org.
NYARM Seminar
Nov. 5: The New York Association of Realty Managers presents “Logistics, Elevators & Building-wide Capital Improvements” from 6:30 to 8 p.m.at O&S Associates, Inc., Engineers and Architects, 520 8th Avenue, Suite 2004 at West 36th St, NYC. The key elements of traffic control during elevator modernizations while accommodating other major system improvement projects. FREE to NYARM Members, Non-members $185 contact Margie Russell, executive director for attendance/sponsorship/membership/certification advancement info at 212-216-0654 or email mrussell@nyarm.com .
Building Forum
Nov. 5: The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) will host Material Matters at the Princeton Club. The half-day Forum from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. is being hosted by the Ornamental Metal Institute of New York (OMINY) and will consist of three expert-led discussions surrounding to distinct issues, trends and emerging practices in New York City’s urban habitat and built environment. The Forum will be followed by a networking and cocktail reception hosted by OMINY at the Princeton Club. Panelists include Stephen Weinryb, Technical Principal, HOK; Chris McMartin, Manager of the Design and Construction Department, Tishman Speyer; David W. Bellman, Sr. Vice President, Vornado Realty Trust and; Dan Shannon, Principal, MdeAS Architects.
Avenue of the Americas Association
Nov. 5: The 93rd Annual Gala will be held at Gotham Hall. Rockefeller Group will be presented with the Gold Key Award for their dedicated work on 1271 Avenue of the Americas. Guests will enjoy fine dining and a performance by The Harlem Gospel Choir. Proceeds will help the Association advance its mission in its 93rd year and promote the Avenue as a premier business community in New York City. For more information, visit www.aveoftheamericas.org.
DOCOMOMO benefit
Nov. 12: The New York branch of the International Committee for Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighborhoods of the Modern Movement will host A Modern Affair at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. The event will support DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State, honor the Ford Foundation Center For Social Justice for the renovation of its landmark building, and celebrate the legacies of Kevin Roche and Dan Kiley. Ticket: $250 individual or sponsorship. Location: Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, 320 E 43rd St, New York. Contact: info@docomomo-nytri.org
PropTech Summit
Nov. 12-13: Reed MIDEM and MetaProp NYC host the third annual 2019 MIPIM PropTech NYC Summit at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. This year’s lineup includes Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman and CEO, Empire State Realty Trust; Scott Rechler, Chairman and CEO, RXR Realty LLC (RXR); Michael Rudin, Senior VP, Rudin Management Company; and Dr. Andrea Chegut, Research Scientist, MIT Center for Real Estate.
BTEA Awards Breakfast
Nov. 14: The Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) 2019 Construction Safety Awards Breakfast will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Second, an event space at 849 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. Keynote speaker is Melanie La Rocca, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, and there will be a special presentation on construction safety trends from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and Department of Buildings. The event will kick off with a welcome introduction by Louis Coletti, President and CEO of BTEA. The awards will celebrate safety winners in the following categories: Safety Innovation, Best Practice/Safety Culture, Overall Project Safety, Hardhat Safety Award and Outstanding Safety Committee Member. For details, please visit: www.bteany.com
Nephcure Fundraiser
Nov. 14: Jay Badame, President of AECOM Tishman, will be this year’s honoree at Nephcure Kidney International’s 15th annual Countdown to a Cure fundraising benefit from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at Pier Sixty in Chelsea Piers. Countdown to a Cure includes a dinner, a live auction and an opportunity to network with some of New York’s leading industry professionals. For details visit give.nephcure.org
WX Gala
Nov. 14: WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate (WX) will host its 2019 Woman of the Year Gala from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Pierre, 2 East 61st Street, New York City. This year’s honoree for Woman of the Year is Paula Schaefer, Senior Vice President at Clarion Partner, and long-time member of WX. Proceeds from the event are used to fund scholarships for women entering the real estate profession in the NYC area, and to pay for educational, professional development and networking events for the organization’s Mentoring program. For details visit www.wxnyre.com
Jersey City Summit
Nov. 18: The Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment will host its 5th Annual Gathering at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City, 2 Exchange Place. Join Governor Phil Murphy, Mayor Steve Fulop and real estate principals for a day of discussion and networking. Speakers include Paul Silverman, SILVERMAN; Kenneth Pasternak, KABR Group; Christ Weilminster, Urban Edge Properties; Christopher Albanese, The Albanese Organization and; Dean Marchetto, Marchetto Higgins Stieve Architects. Visit investjersey.city for details.
Annual Gala
Nov. 23: ArtsWestchester will present tis Innovator Award to developer Martin Ginsburg, co-founder of Ginsburg Development Companies, at its Annual Gala at the new Barbara Walters Campus Center at Sarah Lawrence College. The ArtsWestchester gala will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include live entertainment, dancing and auctions. For tickets visit artsw.org/gala.
AREPA Holiday Party
Dec. 4: The Asian Real Estate Professional Association (AREPA) will host a Holiday Networking Event from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at The Third Floor Cafe located at 315 Fifth Avenue (3rd Floor). The event is free for 2019 AREPA Members. There will be a $20 charge for entry to this event. $25 at the door. For further information for this event and for membership information, please go to www.arepainc.org
ICSC New York Deal Making
Dec. 10-12: The International Council of Shipping Centers New York Dealmaking Convention take place at the Javits Center. “New Trends. New Tenants. New Technology” is this year’s theme. Among this year’s speakers are Amedeo Claris, CEO, Mercato Metropolitano Food Hall, Michelle Zhao, VP Retail Expansion, Rebag, Ken Bernstein, Past ICSC Chairmain, President & CEO, Acadia Realty Trust, Carren Coston, Director of Real Estate, Shake Shack, Daniel Katz, Managing Partner, Katz Properties Retail. For information, visit www.icsc.com
