NEWS

One of the few Class A office buildings in New York’s East Harlem should start construction early next year

Extell Development Company is moving forward on its first office building in East Harlem in New York City. Known as Harlem Headquarters, this nine-story building, whose construction is scheduled to begin next […]
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Better ventilation = greater health and safety

Wearing a mask, washing our hands, and social distancing are clear precautions we can take in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. And many have taken refuge from the virus […]
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Energy Awareness Brings Savings During COVID-19

As we settle into fall, some U.S. employees are being summoned back to the office. Physical occupancy in office properties was at 25 percent as of Sept. 9, according to […]
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At a Tipping Point

Having more residents at home stresses buildings and staff alike. Water use is also up. At New York City-based Bright Power, a purveyor of energy and water management systems for […]
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Origin Stories: Bright Power’s Andrea Mancino On Learning From The Low Points

This series delves into the myriad ways people enter the commercial real estate industry and what contributes to their success. Andrea Mancino started at Bright Power, an energy and water management […]
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Catholic Charities starts work on new Queens development

The non-profit Catholic Charities has begun work on turning a former Astoria parking lot into an affordable housing development. The new $62 million Bishop Valero Residence will provide 102 units […]
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If you’ve been laid off, now is the time to pivot your skills into a new career

Finding the green For Enrique Herrera, a 23-year-old resident of the Upper East Side, the pandemic pulled his job as a carpenter’s apprentice out from under him. The key to […]
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Why This Multifamily Building Pursued Passive House Certification

A new housing project in New York City is not only affordable to rent—it also saves residents money on energy bills. Passive House-certified affordable housing development Park Avenue Green is […]
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Why Sustainability Is Pivotal to Affordable Housing

Bright Power’s Avery Gray discusses how sustainable design grants access to more affordable, comfortable and healthier housing options. The coronavirus outbreak has put the U.S. housing crisis in the spotlight […]
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