Category : Construction & Design

Construction & Design

Top terror cop to lead DOB Enforcement division

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by REW Staff683
Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri announced the appointment of Timothy E. Hogan as the new Deputy Commissioner of Enforcement. With more than three decades of law enforcement experience, Deputy Commissioner Hogan will oversee the Department’s Enforcement Division, including all emergency and safety operations, complaint inspections and construction accident investigations. Since 2005,...
Construction & Design

Decades of under building brightens long-term outlook for new office space

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by REW Staff698
A new report on the state of office construction in Manhattan points to a sluggish short term.   But, the New York Building Congress says, the long-term outlook is strong as decades of under-building in the office sector and increasing global demand for ultra-modern office space, means that the City...
Construction & Design

ECA hosts seminar on infectious disease liability In healthcare institutions

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by REW Staff749
The Environmental Contractors Association (ECA) hosted a special discussion on Avoiding Infectious Disease Liability Without Raising Costs in Healthcare Institutions on May 24, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers in New York City. Over 50 healthcare facility and environmental contracting professionals gathered to hear an expert panel discuss effective environmental remediation that lowers liability and costs for healthcare facilities.
Construction & Design

PWC to honor Project in Progress

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by REW Staff
On Thursday, June 21, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) will honor the project team and this year’s Project in Progress, the CUNY-ASRC (Advanced Science Research … Continued
Construction & Design

NPCR to kick off Brownfields Summit

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by REW Staff
Nearly 200 community and municipal leaders are planning to gather in Albany, NY for the 6th annual New Partners for Community Revitalization (NPCR) Brownfields Summit. … Continued
Construction & DesignDeals & Dealmakers

Designs unveiled for Fire Island club

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by REW Staff731
A Fire Island nightclub that burned to the ground last November will be up and running with a modern new design starting in 2013, according the developer FIP Ventures. “Although the new building will have the same envelope and mix of uses as its predecessor, the similarities end there,” Matthew Blesso, developer and managing partner of FIP Ventures, said.“The Pavilion will be in context with other Pines architecture. It will be made of wood and be modern and casual, yet bold and iconic. It is the first thing visitors see when getting off the ferry, and we’ve envisioned it to be the heart of the Pines community.”
Construction & DesignResidential

Developers announce new apartment projects

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by REW Staff1020
Two New York developers, workhorse Related Cos. and newcomer Naftali Properties, this week unveiled plans to take advantage of the city’s tight condo market with in-demand new condos. Related Cos. is redeveloping the 181-unit 225 Rector Place, a luxury condo by the designer Clodagh, in Battery Park City. And former...
Construction & Design

TPG designs new 260,000 s/f Hudson Sq. Havas media HQ

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by REW Staff738
International digital advertising and communications firm Havas has been working with TPG Architecture for more than two years to identify an appropriate space in Manhattan into which the industry leader can move its creative and media staff. Havas recently signed a 15-year lease for 260,000 s/f, comprising seven floors of...