For all of us at Talisen Construction Corp, the holiday season means giving back to those who support us all year long. For Talisen, this includes the great community where we live and work, as well as all of our loyal clients who help to make us one of the top construction companies in NYC. [...]

The PLaNYC Law & Value Engineering In September, NYC celebrated Climate Week. This is a time to celebrate the achievements the city has made in reducing greenhouse gases. The recently enacted PLaNYC law was designed to facilitate a significant reduction in greenhouse gases. The goal is to achieve a 30 percent reduction by 2017. If [...]

There are many challenges inherent in NYC construction management. The greatest city in the world has developed an unbelievable web of bureaucracy and regulation. Logistical obstacles abound, from sourcing specialty materials to ensuring materials loss prevention. There is continually increasing pressure to build green, sustainable buildings. It can be difficult to get builds completed on [...]

If you are a building or property manager, you know the value of having a retail bank on your ground floor.  Not only are banks high-value, stable tenants, they can serve as an attractive anchor point for higher end retailers, restaurants, and other lucrative tenants. At the same time, we’re seeing unprecedented instability in the [...]

On Sunday, June 5, many of our members from Talisen Construction Company took part in the 7th annual New York City Walk Now for Autism Speaks event. The event continues to be one of the best ways to raise awareness and funds for Autism – one of the fastest-growing serious developmental disorders in the U.S. [...]

Fast Track build outs present real challenges for today’s builders. Transforming, remodeling or renovating space on a tight schedule requires skilled, comprehensive supervision. Coordinating resources, manpower and supplies can be a logistical challenge. There’s a common misconception that Fast Track build outs may necessarily require large budgets. However, short time frame projects can actually cost [...]