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KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University

Construction Dive

The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.

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First soccer-only stadium in New York City to boost economy

Construction Today

Approximately $780 million will be spent on New York’s first football-specific stadium. New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has selected HOK as the architect, and Turner Construction Company as the general contractor to design and build the stadium.

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Top 5 Foundation Failures in New York City

The Constructor

Foundations are susceptible to movements if the applied loads are not in proportion with the design, causing a downward motion known as settlement.

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American Girl’s New York City Flagship Store: An Englewood Construction Retail Showcase

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In fact, our most recent project with American Girl was in New York City, not too far from the lights of Broadway – a new 38,000-square-foot American Girl Place flagship store at 75 Rockefeller Plaza. Dolling Up The Doll Salon. Guys and Dolls.

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New York City Halts Public Design Work

ENR Construction

Though most construction in New York City has been halted, architects hired for city projects were stunned to get orders last week to stop all ongoing design work.

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New York City proposal would require rainwater detention tanks for new development

BD+C

A proposal under consideration in New York City would require developers to install a rainwater detention tank on many new projects within the city limits. The rule would apply to projects on lots sized 20,000 square feet or more in designated drainage areas.

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A future-ready office building for techie workers will soon spring up in New York City

BD+C

The impending demolition of a former retail building in New York City will set the stage for the planned construction of a 240,000-ft, 20-story office building whose design and systems will be flexible enough to support and accommodate this metro’s growing tech and innovation sectors, which are expected to create 100,000 new jobs over the next decade. (..)