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Next week, Matthew Doherty, Principal at Zubatkin, will join construction attorneys Melissa Billig and Maryann C. Stallone from Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP and building forensics expert Timothy D. Lynch, PE from Thornton Tomasetti for a session on “Construction Access Agreements: How Sophisticated Owners Can Proactively Plan and Manage Challenges”.

These expert panelists will offer practical advice for property owners and developers, review changes in the laws governing neighboring properties during construction, and discuss strategies for mitigating impacts to project budgets and schedules.

Join us on Tuesday, June 20^th at 12:30pm (EST) by registering for this interactive webinar.

Earlier this week, we were honored to join the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in celebrating the opening of its transformational campus expansion and development project!

Driven by goals to significantly expand its accessibility and enhance engagement with its local and global community, the renewed campus features a new gallery building, a transparent connecting bridge, and a series of extensive renovations to the existing buildings and landscape.

Designed by OMA and Cooper Robertson and implemented in collaboration with Gilbane, and Arc Building Partners, the program includes over 50,000 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibition space, a new education wing, and community gathering space.

In addition, a newly enclosed courtyard at the Knox Building features Common Sky, a site-specific art installation by Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann of  Studio Other Spaces. The signature artwork consists of a canopy of glass and mirrors that provides space that is fully open to the public and connects visitors with the historic Olmsted landscape.

Thank you to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum for entrusting us to support the strategic planning, approvals, and delivery of this incredible project! We were honored to have played a role in managing the overall project delivery, as well as overseeing the development of the Common Sky art installation.

Learn more about the opening event and project details in the Buffalo News.

© Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of the Buffalo AKG, OMA, Studio Other Spaces, and Cooper Robertson

 

Last week, we celebrated the opening of the newest Ronald McDonald Family Room at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst! An integral part of Ronald McDonald House New York’s hospital outreach program, the family rooms provide caregivers and families with a flexible space for meals, resting, and other support services while their children are undergoing treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses.

This project is part of a larger program sponsored by RMH-NY that will renovate spaces to create family rooms at three additional hospitals across New York City by the end of 2023. Zubatkin is honored to be managing the delivery of this program and to be working with Fradkin & McAlpin Architects and Coyle Contracting Corporation in support of RMH-NY’s important mission. Read more here.

2023 marks the 50^th anniversary of the Manton Research Center at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts!  The building supports an innovative program co-sponsored by Williams College and the Clark for graduate students advancing careers as academic and museum professionals. The Manton Research Center distinguishes the Clark as one of only a handful of institutions globally with a dual mission as an art museum and a center for research and higher education.

Zubatkin served as the owner’s representative for the planning and implementation of the Clark’s transformative master plan for its 140-acre campus.  The project included the renovation of the Manton Research Center with Selldorf Architects, Gensler and Consigli Construction in 2016.  Learn more.

Images © James Ewing

Earlier this week, Turner Construction Company invited Zubatkin team members to take part in a Safety Stand-Down for programming focused on worksite safety at our shared jobsite at Jamestown’s One Times Square. The theme of this year’s Construction Safety Week “Strong Voices, Safe Choices” reminds us that safety is the number one priority, and empowers staff to recognize and act on any potential hazard putting the team in harm’s way. All craft and design professionals, clients, and trade partners must work collectively toward building a culture of safety.

Today marks the opening of the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History!

Already hailed as a soaring architectural achievement, the 230,000-square-foot Gilder Center embodies the Museum’s mission of science and education. The program includes world-class research facilities and scientific collections, next-generation classrooms, and innovative exhibitions. The first major expansion since the Rose Center for Earth and Space, the new wing designed by Studio Gang creates 33 new connections among 10 of the Museum’s campus buildings.

We’ve had the privilege of partnering with American Museum of Natural History on its capital projects and master planning initiatives since 1995. We’re incredibly humbled to have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of professionals in service of the Museum’s mission and goals.

Learn more about the Gilder Center via the AMNH website, NYTimes, New Yorker, Architect’s Newspaper, and Smithsonian Magazine.

 Image © American Museum of Natural History, Iwan Baan

May 1^st marked the beginning of Construction Safety Week 2023! Throughout our 29-year history, Zubatkin has partnered with clients and construction teams to support safety on our projects. We are proud of the fact that all of our project management staff hold the OSHA 10-Hour Certification and have completed the 4-Hour Scaffold Training. As an organization, we make it a priority to remain apprised of the latest industry best practices and OSHA standards.

This year’s theme “Strong Voices, Safe Choices” reminds us that we must encourage an open dialogue and continual learning around building a culture of safety on all worksites. Every person plays a role in keeping everyone safe.

Earlier this morning, Julie Geden joined other industry experts at WX (New York Women Executives in Real Estate)’s monthly breakfast panel. Speakers from different organizations discussed the state of the construction industry, including the outlook for the market, key trends and areas of innovation. The other panelists included Mariana Circiumaru, Managing Director – Head of Development & Construction – East Coast at Cain International, Patricia Hauserman, Senior Director Construction & Development at Atlas Capital Group, and Amy Wincko, Senior Vice President Operational Excellence & Strategic Planning at STO Building Group.

On Earth Day, we wanted to take a moment to spotlight the Farminary, an innovative educational program and model of environmental stewardship developed by our client Princeton Theological Seminary. The Farminary (farm + seminary) is a 21-acre farm that is part of the Seminary campus where theological education is integrated with small-scale regenerative agriculture to train faith leaders who are conversant in the fields of ecology, sustainability, and food justice.

Zubatkin serves as an advisor to Princeton Theological Seminary on a variety of foundational planning initiatives. Collaborating with Regenerative Design Group, we supported the development of an Agricultural Master Plan and sustainability assessment framework that celebrate the Farminary as a land-based theological learning community invested in agriculture, thoughtful land stewardship, and the formation of all who participate in its programming. Learn more.

Jackie Robinson was a pioneer – as a family man, soldier, entrepreneur, and trailblazing athlete who fought for racial, social, and economic equality. In celebration of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15^th, consider a visit to the eponymous museum that tells the story of his life and character. Designed to educate current and future generations on his activism and impact, this important project also looks back on the civil rights movement and inspires the exploration and discussion of today’s issues.

The space, which opened in September 2022, features artifacts, interactive exhibits, and media highlighting Robinson’s path from baseball champion to champion of equal rights. Zubatkin is honored to have worked alongside the Jackie Robinson Foundation in the planning, design, and construction of the museum honoring his legacy. Learn more about visiting the museum and Zubatkin’s role on the project.