As we look ahead to 2023, the construction industry is shifting towards a focus on sustainability, technology, and innovation. In Westchester County, New York, where I am a licensed General Contractor based out of New Rochelle, we are seeing this trend play out in a variety of ways.

During World War II, the need for quickly built and affordable housing became even more pressing, and prefab homes gained popularity in countries such as the United States and United Kingdom as a way to address housing shortages caused by the war. Companies such as Sears, Roebuck and Co. in the US and the UK government's "Prefabricated Bungalow Scheme" helped to mass produce these homes and they were widely used to help address the housing crisis.

Welcome to a New Year and thank you for visiting our construction blog! As the founder and co-owner of our company, I started a small video blog on social media in August 2022 to document my journey as we grew our business, hired employees, and navigated all of the challenges that come with being a small business owner.

Building a new structure can be a complex and time-consuming process, but it is also an exciting and rewarding experience. Whether you are building a house, an office building, or any other type of structure, there are several key steps

Carpentry is a skilled trade that involves working with wood to create a variety of structures, including buildings, furniture, and other objects. The origins of carpentry can be traced back thousands of years

Benjamin Moore's Colour of the Year 2022 is October Mist a pale silvery green not unlike the stem of a flower. Soft and subtle yet emphatic and expressive, you can allow this colour to stand on its own or mix and match it with many others.

The New York Times is one of the most iconic newspapers in the world, and its headquarters in New York City has a fascinating history that spans over a century.

Pantones 2022 colour of the year is Veri Peri

Hudson Yards is a sustainable and forward-thinking neighborhood in Manhattan. With its 28 acres of mixed-use space, including commercial, retail, and residential buildings, this neighborhood is a one-of-a-kind hub of activity. Boasting LEED Gold Certification, Hudson Yards is one of the most environmentally-friendly neighborhoods in the country, with green infrastructure, public transportation links, and a pedestrian-friendly design.

The James New York Hotel, previously known as the Seville Hotel, is a stunning piece of architecture designed by Harry Allan Jacobs. Built in two stages, the hotel boasts a highly ornamented base, a decorative crown, horizontal stripes in red brick and limestone, a variety of eye-catching window openings and surrounds, and sculptural elements inspired by the French Renaissance style

The Hudson Valley is rich with history. It’s beauty even inspired stories still told today! We’ve all heard the Legend of Sleepy Hollow…

Once Pantone picks the Color of the Year, it is off to the races and you might as well read HGTV Home, Vogue, Elle, and Elle Decor all at the same time because you are going to see all the same colour palettes from clothes to couches.

Originally known as Beekman Tower, not to be confused with the other Beekman Tower actually in the Beekman neighborhood, 8 Spruce Street in the Financial District of New York City is an extraordinary mixed-use building designed by the world-renowned architect, Frank Gehry.

488-492 Broadway also known as the E.V. Haughwout Building was built in 1857 and designed by John P Gaynor. This cast iron facade building earned its name because it originally housed Eder V. Haughwout's fashionable emporium…

The Pierhouse & 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge by Marvel Architects is a dynamic development that combines the best of all worlds - luxury condos, a stylish hotel, event spaces, and even a parking garage. The three residential buildings are connected by a seamless 110,000 sq ft foundation and share essential mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems, resulting in increased energy efficiency.

Hudson Yards is a 28 acre mixed use development with commercial, retail, and residential space. It is the first neighbourhood in Manhattan to receive LEED Gold Certification and with it’s green infrastructure

When The Alwyn was built in 1909, it was a beacon of luxury living. The apartments typically had 14 rooms with 5 bathrooms and rented for up to $10,000 per year (equivalent to about $328,758 today). Each apartment was adorned with beautiful carved woodwork, bronze and iron light fixtures, ornamental plaster, and imitation Caen stone. The building quickly became one of the most expensive apartment buildings in NYC by late 1910 and continued to be so until around 1930 when the area it was located in experienced socioeconomic changes that made it less desirable.

The Eberhard Faber Pencil Factory in Brooklyn has a rich history dating back to the 1860s.

Welcome to Tudor City, a charming planned community located in the heart of Manhattan's midtown east.

With the pandemic of 2020 drawing families indoors to work and school from home, multi-functional rooms that can serve as work-study spaces or home-gyms are still on the rise.