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Amazon To Build Headquarters in New York City and Washington, DC

ENR Construction

As Amazon’s decision to split its second headquarters between New York City and metropolitan Washington, D.C.,

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Developers invest in mega amenities to draw top-notch tenants

BD+C

One of the more extravagant amenities ever built is scheduled to open in New York City this spring. Called Vessel, this 150-foot-tall steel structure, with a price tag of at least $150 million, consists of 154 interconnected staircases with nearly 2,500 steps and 80 landings, which create a mile of climbable pathways.

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A new museum debuts inside the Empire State Building

BD+C

This morning, a $165 million, 10,000-sf museum opened on the second floor of the Empire State Building in New York City, completing the second of a four-phase “reimagining” of that building’s Observatory experience, which draws four million visitors annually.

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Developers invest in mega amenities to draw top-notch tenants

BD+C

One of the more extravagant amenities ever built is scheduled to open in New York City this spring. Called Vessel, this 150-foot-tall steel structure, with a price tag of at least $150 million, consists of 154 interconnected staircases with nearly 2,500 steps and 80 landings, which create a mile of climbable pathways.

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The Reimagined Country Vacation Home

Pro Builder

These secluded, luxury communities—with home prices averaging around $1 million—have already proven successful: The Hudson Woods community hosts 26 dwellings in 131 acres, located two hours outside New York City, and they’re all snatched up. Read more to see where the new, modern cabin developments are planned.

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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

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We’ve worked with clients who haven’t allowed enough time and then tried to fast-track permit review, but the local process is what it is – there are no special accommodations, whether you’re building in New York City or small town, U.S.A. Delays on Shop Drawings.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

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In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

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