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Engineering News Record
May 30 2024
UAG Ranks #211 in ENR’s 2024 list of the Top 400 Contractors Nationwide
Urban Atelier Group has ranked in Engineering News Record’s 2024 list of the Top 400 Contractors Nationwide, achieving the position of number 211.
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The Real Deal
May 1 2024
UAG Ranks as the 6th Top General Contractor in the 2024 Real Deal Data List
UAG ranks as the 6th top general contractor by the size of new building projects and 30th by the cost of alteration projects in the 2024 Real Deal Data List.
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NY Yimby
April 16 2024
The Alloy Block Wraps Up Construction At 505 State Street In Downtown, Brooklyn
The Alloy Block Wraps Up Construction At 505 State Street In Downtown, Brooklyn
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NY Yimby
April 15 2024
Exterior Work Progresses On Society Brooklyn And Sackett Place In Gowanus, Brooklyn
UAG Progresses Exterior Work on Society Brooklyn in Gowanus, Brooklyn
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City & State New York
April 1 2024
Andy D’Amico featured in City & State New York’s 2024 Construction Power 100
Andy D'Amico was featured in City & State New York's 2024 Construction Power 100
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Retrofit
March 11 2024
An Abandoned Power Station Serves as Fabrication Space for Artists while Honoring the Building’s History
Urban Atelier Group provided preconstruction and construction management services for the restoration and new addition at Powerhouse Arts.
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NY Yimby
January 26 2024
Foundations Underway for COOKFOX’s 335 Eighth Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan
Urban Atelier Group leads preconstruction and construction management services for 335 Eighth Avenue, a 200,000 square foot multifamily rental development with 188 units.
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New York Real Estate Journal
November 16 2023
Property of the Month: Morgan North – the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the largest USPS postal distribution center in NYC
Urban Atelier Group provides construction management services for Morgan North, an expansive 645,000 SF redevelopment alongside Tishman Speyer to transform New York City's largest postal distribution center into a multi-use sustainable property housing creative office space, multilevel rooftop park and street-level retail.
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Multi-Housing News
November 16 2023
Pair of Brooklyn Towers Top Out
Property Markets Group and Urban Atelier Group top off construction at Society Brooklyn and Sackett Place in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
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Multi-Housing news
November 16 2023
The Durst Organization & Urban Atelier Group Top Out Halletts Point Development
The Durst Organization & Urban Atelier Group top out construction at 20 & 30 Halletts Point in Queens, New York.
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New York Real Estate Journal
November 14 2023
MAG Partners, Safanad and Penn South Break Ground on 200,000 SF Mixed-Use Project
MANHATTAN, NY MAG Partners broke ground on their 188-unit, mixed-use project at 335 Eighth Ave. in partnership with Penn South (also known as Mutual Redevelopment Houses, Inc.). Dignitaries, including council member Erik Bottcher, helped to mark the occasion. Thirty percent of the new building’s units will be reserved for low- and middle-income residents under the Affordable NY Program. The project which was co-financed by MAG Partners and global holding company Safanad, will also offer ground-level retail space, including a 23,000 s/f Lidl supermarket.
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Commercial Observer
July 7 2023
Gowanus’ Batcave Is Transformed Into Powerhouse Arts Center
Urban Atelier Group provides construction management services for the sensitive restoration and addition of Powerhouse Arts, a 120-year-old structure with a new lease on life as an exhibition and studio space for ceramicists, metalworkers, woodworkers, and printmakers.
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Informed Infrastructure
June 26 2023
Urban Atelier Group (UAG) Announces Strategic Organizational Changes, Elevating Executive Leadership
Urban Atelier Group (UAG) is pleased to announce the promotions of four team members to executive-level positions and one team member to Project Director.
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Real Estate Weekly
June 5 2023
Topping Out of 100 Percent Affordable Housing Development In Queens
13-12 Beach Channel Drive tops out in Far Rockaway Queens, New York.
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The New York Times
June 2 2023
Brooklyn’s Batcave Reborn as Gotham’s Art Factory
Brooklyn’s Batcave Reborn as Gotham’s Art Factory
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The Real Deal
May 1 2023
UAG Named The Real Deal’s Most Active Construction Firm in 2023
UAG was named one of Real Deal’s most active construction firms in New York City. UAG ranks #10 Top GCs by the size of new building projects and #31 Top GCs by the cost of alteration projects.
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Multifamily Dive
April 11 2023
Curved Condo Tower Opens in Brooklyn’s Dumbo Neighborhood
Multifamily Drive interviews Andy D'Amico on construction challenges at Olympia Dumbo
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Building Enclosure
April 5 2023
One of New York’s Most Anticipated Condo Projects Opens its Doors
UAG's hands-on approach and detailed execution advances the vision of the developer and architects, further affirming the organization's belief in marrying construction management with design excellence.
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Mann Report
April 5 2023
Building a Culture of Safety on the Jobsite
Symbolically, building entrances represent the beginning of your relationship with a structure, providing a focal point for occupants that plays a significant role in our experience within a given space. An entryway can evoke feelings of excitement, grandeur, or even safety and pride. Enter Portico, a UAG-specific initiative designed to provide enhanced welcoming experiences for our onsite project teams and trade contractors.
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Multi-Housing News
March 20 2023
Easing NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis: A Construction Manager’s Take
“Transitional housing provides a stepping stone for residents to find permanent, affordable housing,” says Andy D’Amico, President and CEO. “Supportive housing is a combination of housing and services intended as a cost-effective way to help people live more stable, productive lives.” Having lived and worked in NYC for over two decades, Andy has experienced the challenges that make supportive and affordable housing development difficult to pencil out. In the interview below, he discusses the headwinds the industry has been dealing with and touches on our role as construction managers to serve our community.
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Architectural Digest
March 2 2023
An Exclusive Tour of Brooklyn’s Most Expensive Condo Building
At more than $2,400 per square foot, the nautically inspired Olympia sets a new high-water mark at the top end of Brooklyn’s real estate market. Developed by Fortis Property Group, the 401-foot tower's architecture was envisioned by Hill West Architects, with interiors by AD100 firm Workstead, and Construction Management by Urban Atelier Group (UAG).
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MAG Partners
February 27 2023
MAG Partners Launches Leasing at Ruby
MAG Partners announced the launch of leasing at Ruby, located at 243 West 28th Street in Chelsea. The building includes 480 apartments, with 30% designated as affordable housing. Designed by COOKFOX, with construction management by Urban Atelier Group (UAG), the building is inspired by the rich architectural fabric of the neighborhood, while residences incorporate biophilic design strategies that connect its residents to nature.
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Building Design + Construction
February 23 2023
Seven Mixed-Use Developments That Don’t Sacrifice Housing Affordability
Bronx Point listed as one of BD+C's collection of affordable multifamily projects - both on and off the board.
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ARCHITECT Magazine
February 9 2023
ONStage at Kaufman Astoria Studios
ONStage at Kaufman Astoria Studios was selected as a Merit winner in ARCHITECT's 2023 Architecture & Interior Awards, under the Mixed Use category.
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Commercial Observer
January 18 2023
All-Electric Skyscraper at 100 Flatbush Avenue Inches Toward Finish Line
The city’s largest all-electric skyscraper topped out last week at 100 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, marking a major milestone for the wedge-shaped tower near Barclays Center.
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Real Estate Weekly
January 10 2023
UAG Expands on Affordable Housing Portfolio with Groundbreaking of 13-12 Beach Channel Drive
Urban Atelier Group has broken ground on 13-12 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, Queens.
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Autodesk
January 6 2023
Behind the Build Interview with George Rodriquez, Director of Cost at Urban Atelier Group
The advancement of technology is undoubtedly one of the most critical aspects of the construction industry. As the industry continues to evolve and advance with technology, it is essential to remember that the tools only work when the right people are using them. No one understands this better than George Rodriguez, Director of Cost at Urban Atelier Group. George spent a significant part of his career building tech-savvy teams, advocating for embracing technology to empower - not replace - the workforce.
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Commercial Construction & Renovation
November 26 2022
Navigating Today’s Construction Challenges with Pre – Development
Construction management provides the building blocks for future cities. In difficult times, such as the COVID - 19 pandemic, high inflation rates, and ongoing labor and supply chain challenges, construction leaders must take stock of the strategies and solutions to guide clients through hardships and toward a pathway to project success. The pre - development phase is critical for successful construction management at Urban Atelier Group.
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Forbes
November 23 2022
How Technology Will Impact Multifamily Living in 2023
Technology is assuming an increasingly pivotal role in architecture, engineering, and the construction of residential buildings. Construction companies are advancing safety and productivity through innovations such as Water Hero, which delivers real - time water consumption data into a smartphone web interface.
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New York Real Estate Journal
November 22 2022
UAG Provides Construction Services to 800,000 SF Halletts Point 20/30
Construction management firm Urban Atelier Group (UAG) is providing construction services for Halletts Point 20/30, an 800,000 SF mixed-use waterfront development located on a former industrial yard in Astoria.
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Engineering News Record
November 18 2022
Disperse.io Launches AI – Based Construction Planning Tool
Disperse a U.K. based construction technology company with a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help project managers track work, capture data from building sites, and make better project decisions, has launched a new product, Impulse that highlights issues gleaned from 360° site scans captured in its platform. Urban Atelier Group (UA G) speaks to the implementation and success of the platform.
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Informed Infrastructure
November 16 2022
Urban Atelier Group (UAG) Reveals Revamped Identity
Urban Atelier Group (UAG) has undergone rebranding efforts to reflect the firm’s evolution and growth. Inspired by New York City and the art of construction management, the rebrand reflects its culture, colleagues, collaboration, and overall success.
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Commercial Construction & Renovation
November 12 2022
Urban Atelier Group (UAG) Elevates Six Key Figures, Strengthening Ranks of Firms Leadership in New York City
Urban Atelier Group (UAG) is pleased to announce the promotions of six key members, strengthening the ranks of firm leadership.
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Crain’s New York Business
October 12 2022
UAG Ranks #40 Fasting Growing Companies in Crain’s NY Fast 50
Urban Atelier Group (UAG) ranks #40 fastest growing companies in Crain's New York Fast 50 survey. Companies ranked by change in revenue percentage from 2018 - 2021.
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New York Real Estate Journal
October 1 2022
Breaking Ground Appoints D’Amico to the Board
New York’s largest supportive housing developer recently appointed D’Amico to its Board of Directors.
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New York Yimby
January 21 2022
Victory Plaza, A 100-Percent Affordable Housing Development For Seniors, Opens In Central Harlem
Victory Plaza has officially opened in Central Harlem. The nine-story, 136-unit development with 100 percent affordable housing for seniors is located at 11 West 118th Street.
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