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The American Museum of Natural History reports: “A treasure is returning to New York City! The Museum’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals are opening on June 12, 2021. A showcase for one of the greatest collections of its kind and an engaging guide to current scientific knowledge about our dynamic planet, the 11,000-square-foot halls will include a gallery of dazzling gems, fabulous new specimens, and a temporary exhibition space, the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery.

The joyful return of these reimagined halls marks a celebratory moment in the reopening of New York City.

Learn more about the new Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals.”

We are currently looking for motivated and talented professionals to join our organization to fill the positions of Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager.

If you are interested in learning more or know of a potential candidate, please check out our Careers page to see the full postings and submit an application.

Superblue’s first Experiential Arts Center will debut in Miami this week with invitational previews, to be followed by a formal public opening at the end of April. Located across from the Rubell Museum, the project creates a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.  The inaugural program showcases the work of an impressive roster of world-renowned artists: Es Devlin, James Turrell, and teamLab.

Over the past year, Zubatkin has been working with Superblue to convert a food distribution warehouse into a flexible exhibition space. The Zubatkin team was responsible for managing the planning, design, and construction of the renovations necessary for the base building, as well as overseeing the exhibit development process.  Welcome to Miami, Superblue!

Learn more in the New York Times.

We’re pleased to recognize Kathleen Farewell, PE for having recently received Living Future Accreditation!

The Living Building Challenge, administered by the International Living Future Institute, is an ambitious performance standard that aims to transform “every single act of design and construction” as the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment today. Certification can follow a variety of paths – from Zero Carbon, Zero Energy, Core Green Building, LPC Petal – all the way up to full LBC Living Certification.

Kate’s new expertise will further expand Zubatkin’s capabilities in navigating green building and sustainability opportunities for institutional property owners. Congratulations Kate!

We are pleased to announce that our very own Donald R. Williams, AIA, LEED AP will be speaking at Facade Tectonics Dialogues this coming Friday afternoon! Join him and an expert-led panel for Collaborative Project Delivery Reloaded to explore a variety of case studies and discuss the matching of individual project requirements with corresponding strategies to mitigate risk, accelerate schedule and, ultimately, reduce cost.

Learn more and register at https://www.facadetectonics.org/events/fti-dialogues-suppliers-and-contractors/sessions/collaborative-project-delivery-reloaded

Zubatkin is excited to announce the creation of the Erica Lindenbaum Tishman Leadership Award. The annual award will be presented to a person who personifies the values and embodies the spirit that Erica represented every single day, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, an interest in mentorship and developing peers, a passion for resolving a particular challenge, empathy towards others, and a commitment to community service. The program was developed as a way to honor her life and commemorate her longstanding influence and to foster a culture that aligns with Zubatkin’s values of character and integrity.

We’re very pleased to recognize Larissa Albert as our inaugural award recipient. Larissa has been a key part of the Zubatkin team for over twelve years and leads our Project Controls department. The nominations in support of Larissa highlighted her strengths as a leader in supporting and empowering her peers, as well as her continued commitment to organizing a variety of volunteer initiatives to give back to the community. Please join us in congratulating Larissa!

Our very own Glen Wolland was a guest speaker on the Jewish Home Family’s Art of Aging Podcast earlier this week! The discussion gives a unique look into the planning and construction process underway for a new short-term rehab and aquatic center for seniors. Learn more here.

Zubatkin is proud to sponsor this year’s Building Museums Symposium, hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM)! The conference brings together museum colleagues, design and construction professionals, and other consulting partners to discuss strategies and best practices for the successful planning and implementation of museum building projects.

You can find the preliminary program and additional information on how to register for the conference on the MAAM Building Museums website.

The Jewish Home of Rockleigh’s short-term rehab and aquatic center building continues to make good progress. A time-lapse video of the construction from the past two months can be found here. When completed, the overall project will allow the Jewish Home to expand its services to outpatients and create a better experience for everyone using their rehabilitation programs. We’re honored to be supporting this organization’s important mission.

We are pleased to announce the promotions of Kathleen Farewell, PE and Alan Clark, PMP, LEED AP to Vice President; Avi Englard, PE and Caren Faye, AIA to Senior Project Manager; Peter Barth, Vanessa Cardona, LEED AP, Noah Howard, and Wesley LeForce, AIA to Project Manager; and Richard Kong to Assistant Project Manager.

These members of our firm continue to demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, earning them well-deserved recognition from our clients, their project teams, and their peers. We applaud each of them for their efforts and are proud to acknowledge their contributions to Zubatkin. Congratulations!

It is our pleasure to announce the promotion of Julie Geden to Senior Principal. A trusted member of our management team, Julie has been a motivating force since she joined Zubatkin. She is being recognized for her strategic leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to our clients, as well as her valuable contributions to our internal staff and operations. We look forward to her continued leadership on our projects and within our organization. Congratulations Julie!

Join us for a Construction Management Webinar hosted by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP on February 2, 2021 at 9:00AM! As part of this session, construction attorneys Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy, and Zubatkin Principal Matthew Doherty will discuss strategies for addressing construction defects and failures arising from faulty workmanship or materials. Selective contractual provisions designed to protect the owner against construction defects and failures will be offered. The webinar will also address steps for the correction of defective work and the assessment of liability.  To learn more about the event and to register, please refer to the Eventbrite webpage.