6.26.08 | New York, NY | Andres Escobar created an architectural concept that ushers the former home of the New York Times for 95 years into modern times. After a $175 million gut renovation, commissioned by Africa Israel Investments, the historic building, located at 229 W. 43rd Street in New York City, will reopen on September 18, 2008 as the Times Square Building. Working with materials such as mirror-finish stainless steel columns, sleek, white glass, and Italian marble, Mr. Escobar's design will expand the lobby of the landmarked building to twice its original size, doubling the ceiling heights to 29-ft. 

6.24.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiaries, Dynalectric Colorado and Trautman & Shreve will team up for electrical and mechanical construction services for the expansion of XilinX, Inc's data center in Longmont, CO. Dynalectric will manage the mechanical, electrical and general construction for the project, which includes the demolition and build-out of 10,000 sq. ft. of existing office space. Trautman & Shreve will provide mechanical services for the project, including 360 tons of cooling. www.EMCORGroup.com

6.23.08 | Dayton, OH | Skanska USA Building Inc. and joint venture partner Shook Construction were named construction managers for the Miami Valley Hospital Heart Tower project in Dayton, OH. The design firm NBBJ will provide the design services for the patient tower which features 180 private patient rooms, a cardiac intervention center and cardiac surgery suites. A completion date is projected for late 2010.