CASTILLO Margaret Castillo, principal at Helpern Architects and green-building expert, has been appointed as the new president of the American Institute of Architects, New York. She will be replacing outgoing president, Anthony Schirripa. “Design for a Change” is the theme that Castillo has chosen for her 2011 presidency. Gary E. Neuwerth of Dewberry has been selected by Rutgers University to receive the School of Engineering Medal of Excellence Award for Alumni Lifetime Achievement in recognition of a career spanning 41 years in the engineering profession. William J. Tinsley, Jr., previously a partner at Sills Cummis & Gross PC, has joined
Thomas J. DiGangi Jr. has been hired as executive director of Associated General Contractors of New Jersey, based in Edison. DiGangi’s comes to AGC from the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, where he served as chief of staff, acting chief operating officer and vice president of operations before taking on the role of acting chief executive officer during the Corzine/Christie transition. DiGangi is also the founder of Triangle Strategies LLC, a consulting firm specializing in government and public affairs, and has previously served as director of government affairs for the Building Contractors Association of New Jersey. DIGANGI “We’re fortunate to
Article toolbar It’s somewhat fitting that the much-needed renovation and expansion of Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will take longer to complete than its original design and construction. The work has long been subject to political squabbles, financing dilemmas, redesigns and other disruptions. Photo Courtesy Of Tishman Construction BRIGHTER OUTLOOK Approximately 3,800 curtainwall panels will be replaced throughout the project’s nine phases Still, when the $463-million modernization finishes in 2013, the vital meeting hub will be in its best shape ever, thanks to a new 6.75-acre green roof, a high-performance curtainwall, upgraded building and MEP systems, and other improvements
Article toolbar For seven years construction crews have staged a grand performance on the 16-acre campus of Lincoln Center in Manhattan. Like any good show, the rehabilitation of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has attracted a growing list of supporters and gathered momentum over time. What began as a response to the outdated infrastructure and design of several of the iconic center’s buildings has grown into a $1.2-billion program that spans 37 projects. The result is a reconceived aesthetic for the campus that is more welcoming, along with a much-needed modernization of critical systems. With the last two projects
Article toolbar With tight budgets and financing issues putting the squeeze on base-building projects during the recession, lingering opportunities in the renovation market have proved to be a lifeline for some contractors trying to keep crews working. Although analysts note that the renovation market was not immune from the economic downturn, the option of renovating or rehabilitating existing facilities has proved viable for some owners with immediate needs and limited funds. Image Courtesy Of Aislinn Weidele/Polshek Partnership Architects Picture Perfect Gilbane is overseeing a $50-million renovation and expansion at the Brooklyn Museum “By and large, it has to do with
Snapshot February 7, 2011 University of Buffalo Stadium Lights Replacement “I chose this particular photograph because I felt it was the strongest graphically,” says Meehan who moved back and forth between various levels of the University of Buffalo Stadium to get the best angles and perspectives of this O�Connell employee involved in the reclamation/recycling process of a light fixture on an older, downed light pole. The photo was taken in mid-August with a Nikon D300 and a 200mm lens at f10. Photographer: Keith Meehan Submitted By: Keith Meehan for O�Connell Electric Company, Inc. Victor, N.Y.
Skanska has been selected to construct an approximately five-story, 17,200-sq-ft intermediate and high school at South Hunter’s Point in Long Island City, N.Y., through a contract totaling $61 million. Rendering Courtesy Of Skanska South Hunter’s Point The 17,200-sq-ft Long Island City school is slated for completion in October 2013. The school will consist of 26 classrooms and include teaching facilities for 1,000 intermediate and high school students as well as laboratories, a music suite, gym, kitchen and cafeteria and a 4,736-sq-ft roof terrace. Skanska will be responsible for implementing the project ,which will be designed to meet Silver LEED certification.
Construction is ongoing at Bronx Community College ’s new 98,000-sq-ft North Instructional Building and Library, where a recent supply of building products and submittal services has been provided to help meet the project’s scheduled completion date. Photo Courtsy Of Park Avenue Building And Roofing Bronx Community College The 98,000-sq-ft building is scheduled for completion in January 2012. The North Instructional Building was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects of New York to match the original classical-revival style campus that was the former location of New York University before it moved to Manhattan and the campus became Bronx Community College. The
Helping to further the revitalization of Coney Island, the Wildlife Conservation Society has received approval from the New York City Public Design Commission for a new 50,000-sq-ft Photo Courtesy Of The Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium The new Ocean Wonders: Shark exhibit is slated for completion in 2015. exhibit called “Ocean Wonders: Shark” at the nearly 115-year-old New York Aquarium in Coney Island, Brooklyn. “This exciting new shark exhibit will attract people from far and wide to visit the New York Aquarium,” said New York City Councilman Domenic M. Recchia Jr. “The revitalization of Coney Island is already attracting
After deeming Hoboken, New Jersey’s 14th Street Viaduct structurally deficient and functionally obsolete despite its history, Hudson County selected TranSystems and its team of Stantec, KS Engineers, and T.Y. Lin International/Medina to complete a replacement design for the 100-year-old viaduct. Rendering Courtesy Of Stantec 14th Street Viaduct Construction on the $40-million 14th Street Viaduct in Hoboken, N.J., is scheduled to be completed in mid-2013. Currently, the 14th Street Viaduct stretches almost ¼ of a mile and rises over 70 ft carrying over 20,000 vehicles per day. It is also considered an iconic landmark in the Hoboken skyline and a result,
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