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Manhattan's Landmark US Custom House Getting Greener-Material Repairs
Consigli Construction, the general contractor for the sustainable-materials upgrade of the below-grade “bathtubâ€' surrounding the 501,000-sq-ft Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in Lower Manhatt …
300 East 83rd Street Nears Topping Out on Manhattan's Upper East Side
Construction is closing in on the final floors of 300 East 83rd Street, a 22-story residential building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Designed by SLCE Architects and develop …
States Explore Adopting Building Performance Standards Policies
USGBC supports BPS policies in its advocacy work. As the impetus for economy-wide decarbonization increases, a growing number of state and local governments are exploring the adoption of building perf …
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Ensuring Prevailing Wage for Construction Workers Performing Certain Utility Work on Roads
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.4887/A.5608) into law, enacting the Roadway Quality Assurance Act, strengthening New York's construction workforce by ensuring they are paid the preva …
TF Cornerstone Secures Retail Tenant for Chelsea Centro at 278 Seventh Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan
TF Cornerstone will soon welcome Chip City Cookies, an expanding New York City-based bakery, as a retail tenant at 278 Seventh Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by FXCollaborative, the 14-story r …
Governor Hochul Launches Pro-Housing Communities Program to Prioritize $650 Million in State Discretionary Funding to Localities Committed to Housing Growth
Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the Pro-Housing Communities Program, a statewide initiative to give priority consideration for up to $650 million in state discretionary funds to localities commit …
Advancing Green Infrastructure through Policy
In urban areas, the absence of greenery and the prevalence of heat-absorbing materials such as asphalt and concrete creates heat islands, areas where temperatures can reach up to 7 degrees Fahrenheit …
Second Quarter 2023 Observations on the Construction Industry
The Construction industry may find itself already halfway through the third quarter of the year, but data flowing out of the second quarter may hold the key to a successful second half of the year. …
Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion of $51 Million Affordable Housing Development in Westchester County
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $51 million, all-electric affordable housing development that will bring 82 affordable apartments to downtown Peekskill in Westchester County. …
New Renderings Revealed For 9 Chapel Street In Downtown Brooklyn
New renderings have been revealed for 9 Chapel, a 14-story residential building under construction at 9 Chapel Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by Kane Architecture and Urban Design (Kane AUD) wi …
Gateway Awards Contracts for Early Work on New Jersey Side of Hudson Rail Tunnel
The Hudson Tunnel Project, which adds a $16.1-billion rail crossing between New Jersey and New York City, is advancing toward a start of early construction this year. The Gateway Development Commissio …
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 65 Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development in East Buffalo
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on Mt. Olive Senior Manor which will create 65 affordable apartments for adults aged 55 and older, including 20 apartments with supporti …
South Battery Park City Resiliency Project Begins to Take Shape in Lower Manhattan
Construction is moving along on the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project (SBPCR), an integrated coastal flood risk management system at the southern tip of Battery Park City. Led by architect an …
Steelwork Begins on Fourth Tier of Floors for JPMorgan Chase's Headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan
Construction and steelwork has begun on the fourth tier of JPMorgan Chase‘s 1,388-foot supertall headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Midtown East. Designed by Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners …
New USGBC Resource Explores Commercial-to-Residential Conversions Trend
USGBC has published an anthology of existing research reports, industry insights, news articles, and state and local policies surrounding the topic of commercial-to-residential conversions. Conversion …
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on Converter Station for 339-Mile Champlain Hudson Power Express
Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside United States Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk, Premier of Quebec Francois Legault, Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà …
Landmarked Office Building, the Refinery at Domino, Opens on the Williamsburg Waterfront
The iconic Domino Sugar Factory has reopened as a 15-story, 460,000-square-foot Class A office space on the Brooklyn waterfront. Developed by Two Trees Management, the Refinery at Domino is the second …
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 121-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Herkimer Gardens in Bedford Stuyvesant which offers 121 apartments, including 60 with supportive services for New Yorkers aged 62 and older who …
N.J. Court Complex Renovated to Withstand Disasters
While designing and installing a pair of massive steel trusses on the Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex in Jersey City, N.J. to sustain the building's upper floors in the event of a terrorist …
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 184-unit Affordable Housing Development in Utica
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced renovations are complete on Parkedge Townhomes in Utica, a 184-unit Mitchell Lama development for families. Each unit at the 50-year-old complex received major up …
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