Emily Buenzle - Thu January 18, 2018
Amazon Unveils Top 20 List for HQ2 Location—Did Your Hometown Make the Cut?
Amazon announced Jan. 18 that it has chosen 20 potential locations for its new headquarters. In 2017, more than 230 cities stepped up to the plate with proposal packages including tax incentives and more to vie for the retail giant to choose them for its HQ2....
Mon January 08, 2018
Contractors Are Optimistic About Strong Economy, Tax, Regulatory Cuts
Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018 as contractors are optimistic that economic conditions will remain strong as tax rates and regulatory burdens fall, according to survey results released Jan....
Emily Buenzle - Tue January 03, 2017
2018 Promises Worldwide Architectural Marvels
With many projects set to wrap up in the coming months around the world, 2018 is quickly turning into the year of memorable architecture. CNN recently compiled a list of buildings set for completion this year:China Resources Headquarters, Shenzhen, China: Designed by KPF Associates, this 72-story skyscraper made primarily of steel and reinforced concrete will be home to offices, a museum, retail space, performance hall and auditorium....
Tue January 02, 2018
Project REAP Graduates 35 From NYC Class of 2017
A group of 35 participants from Project REAP (Real Estate Associate Program) NYC recently held their graduation ceremony to build on the success of the program's effort to expand minority participation in commercial real estate....
Colleen Long - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed December 27, 2017
Construction Temporarily Stopped at Church Destroyed on 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — Construction on a Greek Orthodox church to replace one that was crushed in the Sept. 11 attacks has been temporarily suspended amid rising costs and questions over how donations have been managed....
Tue December 12, 2017
Lane Construction Wins $190M Worth of Contracts in Virginia
The Lane Construction Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of the Salini Impregilo Group, has won two contracts in Virginia for a combined $190 million, the latest in a series of public works that not only underline its long presence in the U.S....
Emily Buenzle - Thu December 07, 2017
Statue of Liberty Museum Hits Construction Milestone
Construction recently topped off at the Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island in New York. Concepts for the $70 million project, which was ultimately designed by FXFOWLE and ESI Design, were released in fall 2016, 6sqft reported....
Emily Buenzle - Fri November 17, 2017
NY Public Library to See $317M Renovation
The main branch of the New York Public Library will undergo extensive renovations to the tune of $317 million after receiving approval from its board of trustees Nov. 15. Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo and New York firm Beyer Blinder Belle developed the plan, Curbed reported....
Tue November 07, 2017
Project REAP Trade Association Night Puts the Power of Real Estate Networking to Work
“What other educational program brings these extraordinary organizations together for an unparalleled opportunity to network, learn and find your own niche in commercial real estate?” asked G....
Emily Buenzle - Thu November 02, 2017
Where Will Amazon Choose to Build HQ2? Study Has Ideas
One study has zeroed in on what it believes could be the top potential sites for Amazon's new HQ2. In recent research, real estate information firm REIS has revealed the top viable spots for HQ2 based on factors including public transportation, costs of living and business, quality of life, the number of tech employees, tax policies and access to higher education....
