Industry loses visionary architect Art Gensler
Art Gensler, an architect and visionary who propelled a small practice into one of the largest and most admired firms in the industry, has passed
Category : Construction & Design
New York is the center of striking design and a showcase for world-class architects. It is also home to the men and women who make the ideas into reality.
DOB releases new digital tools to help building owners go green
The Department of Buildings (DOB) today unveiled new digital resources to help building owners comply with building sustainability requirements. A new website, “NYC Sustainable Buildings,”
SL Green unveils spectacular Summit at One Vanderbilt
SL Green today revealed plans for Summit One Vanderbilt, a thrill-inducing observatory atop the 1,401 ft. midtown skyscraper. Designed by Kenzo Digital and with interiors
NYC construction activity reaches 10-year low
A new report from the Real Estate Board of New York has found that the city’s building boom is bust and, without passage of President
Macy’s adds $235M infrastructure upgrade to Herald Square tower plan
Macy’s has promised to spend $235 million on Herald Square infrastructure upgrades as part of a plan to build a new office tower on top
Mayor opens 45,000 s/f Nanotronics hub at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mayor de Blasio has officially opened the 45,000 s/f Nanotronics manufacturing center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Nanotronics, a science technology company that combines AI,
Columbia’s timber expansion drawing eyeballs in DC
Executives from Columbia Property Trust were joined on April 22 by general contractor DAVIS Construction, architecture and design firm Hickok Cole, construction firm Katerra, and
Construction site tech firm OpenSpace raises $55M
OpenSpace, the global leader in 360° construction photo documentation and analysis, today announced a $55 million Series C funding round, led by Alkeon Capital Management.
NYCHA nears completion of biggest solar project in its history
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is nearing completion of a of 1.8 megawatts rooftop solar array on 27 buildings across Queensbridge North and
Sweeping new construction safety, building code revisions unveiled
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced five new construction safety bills and comprehensive updates to NYC’s Construction Codes introduced by the