2024 has been a remarkable year of growth, innovation, and achievement for Talisen Construction. From completing high-profile projects to welcoming an exceptional group of talented professionals to our team, this year has solidified Talisen’s reputation as a leader in the construction industry. Throughout the year, Talisen navigated complex challenges, embraced cutting-edge technologies, and continued to foster strong partnerships that drive success. In this blog post, we’ll review some of 2024’s most standout milestones– from celebrating our newest team members to highlighting transformative projects and more. Let’s take a look!

Welcoming New Talent to the Team

As Talisen continues to grow, we’ve been fortunate to expand our team with highly skilled professionals who bring diverse expertise and fresh perspectives. Notably, we welcomed two new project managers in 2024, Costas Monogioudis and David Goldman, who have already demonstrated the ability to lead with clarity and precision on complex projects. 

Our new assistant project managers, Mrudhanee Sharma and Sarah Ismail, ensure the success of Talisen’s projects by managing pre-construction activities, facilitating project kick-off meetings, and coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and field teams to deliver projects efficiently and on time. Likewise, Talisen’s new project engineers, Stefani Mostarac, Helene Holland, and Sara Galarza, add immense value to our operations, enhancing project efficiency and safety by managing bid coordination, subcontractor communications, and project documentation while supporting the team with RFIs, submittals, and schedules to ensure seamless project execution.

In addition to welcoming new team members to our project management division, Talisen was thrilled to add two new field superintendents this year: Scott Abadinsky and Frank Borges. Both professionals bring a wealth of experience and a dedication to delivering excellence on-site, ensuring our projects run smoothly and exceed client expectations.

Finally, we are proud to announce that Talisen’s Rawan El-Choum, who made the transition from Assistant Field Superintendent to Assistant Project Manager this year, has been promoted to Project Manager with a very promising future ahead of her!

Each of our team members strengthens the ability to meet the evolving needs of our clients, ensuring that Talisen Construction remains a leader in delivering high-quality projects across diverse industries.

 

Pursuing Perfection in Our Project Portfolio

While Talisen delivered projects across a diverse array of sectors, 2024 was a landmark year for healthcare and higher education construction. Some of our most celebrated builds include medical imaging suite renovations and expansions for Columbia University Irving Medical Center and its affiliate, ColumbiaDoctors.

CUIMC: Manhattan Basement MRI Facility Renovation

In collaboration with Jeffrey Berman Architect and AKF Group, Talisen seamlessly integrated three advanced MRI units, requiring meticulous upgrades to the facility’s infrastructure. Key enhancements included:

• Structural modifications to support the new equipment
• RF shielding for uncompromised imaging precision
• Vibration isolation to ensure accuracy and stability
• Precise climate control to maintain optimal conditions

 

Our expert team executed a phased approach with precision planning, allowing hospital operations to continue without disruption—a testament to Talisen’s commitment to excellence and client success.

Learn more about CUIMC’s basement MRI facility renovation project.

ColumbiaDoctors: Tarrytown MRI Suite Expansion

To address the growing need for advanced diagnostic imaging, we teamed up with CUIMC, Array Architects, and Loring Consulting Engineers to transform and expand the MRI suite at the ColumbiaDoctors Tarrytown facility. This 930-square-foot renovation on the first floor seamlessly integrated a cutting-edge 1.5T MRI scanner into the existing space.

Key Upgrades:

• Dedicated cryogen vent for advanced cooling
• Chiller installation to optimize system performance
• Extended MRI slab to meet stringent Department of Health standards

Talisen’s expertise in navigating complex medical construction challenges was on full display during this project. By creatively utilizing shared spaces and leveraging a pre-existing rigging path for the MRI delivery, we ensured minimal disruption to daily operations while elevating ColumbiaDoctors’ diagnostic capabilities. This project underscores our company’s commitment to precision, innovation, and client success in healthcare construction.

Discover more about this MRI suite expansion by Talisen.

ColumbiaDoctors: Tarrytown X-Ray Suite Renovation

Talisen joined forces once again with CUIMC, this time to shed new light on diagnostic imaging at ColumbiaDoctors Tarrytown with a top-to-bottom renovation of the facility’s X-ray suite. This 516-square-foot transformation on the first floor swapped outdated equipment for two cutting-edge ceiling-hung GE Discovery XR656HD X-ray units, bringing crystal-clear precision to every scan.

Key Upgrades:

• Structural enhancements to support advanced imaging systems
• Electrical upgrades to power cutting-edge technology seamlessly
• Streamlined installation, ensuring CUIMC’s high standards were met

Renovating an active medical facility isn’t black and white—it requires a radiant level of planning. Talisen tackled this challenge with strategic scheduling, ensuring patient care continued uninterrupted. The result? A fully modernized X-ray suite that sharpens diagnostic accuracy, elevates efficiency, and reinforces ColumbiaDoctors’ position as a leader in medical imaging. Now, that’s what we call a picture-perfect partnership!

Explore Talisen’s X-ray suite renovation project.

Weill Cornell Medicine: Ophthalmology Suite

Talisen worked alongside E4H Architecture and Vanderweil Engineers to bring Weill Cornell Medicine’s vision for a cutting-edge Brooklyn ophthalmology suite to life. This 2024 construction project was a sight for sore eyes, featuring:

• State-of-the-art examination rooms
• A reimagined lobby and reception area
• Sleek conference rooms and waiting spaces
• High-end finishes and custom lighting 

Integrating advanced ophthalmic technology was no small feat of focus, requiring precise planning and execution. Strategic design maximized every inch of space, creating a functional and welcoming environment that is as smart as it is stylish. The resulting facility is a visionary success that elevates patient care and solidifies Weill Cornell Medicine’s authority in healthcare innovation.

Learn more about our Ophthalmology Suite project here.

Bridging Access to Care: 390 Berry Street

Talisen Construction delivered a groundbreaking transformation for our valued repeat client, Bridging Access to Care, in Williamsburg this year. Our team went beyond bricks and mortar to create a space that would uplift the community and empower the client’s mission of providing compassionate, trauma-informed services.

The project included:

• Five state-of-the-art exam rooms designed for privacy, comfort, and healing
• Thoughtfully crafted office spaces that balance functionality and style to foster teamwork
• A welcoming pantry that serves as a recharge hub for staff and clients
• Modernized bathroom facilities that enhance accessibility and comfort
• Comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades to ensure seamless operations for years to come

By expanding Bridging Access to Care’s capacity to provide vital services, Talisen has created a space that signifies the power of thoughtful design, meaningful partnerships, and a brighter future for Williamsburg.

Get more details on this groundbreaking build.

Pratt Institute: Window Replacement

At the start of 2024, Talisen published a NYC commercial construction forecast for the coming year. Looking back now, several of our 2024 projections materialized, including the anticipation of a surge in education construction. Talisen proudly took part in that surge when we partnered with Pratt Institute and Matiz Architecture & Design to complete a $2.6 million window replacement project at Pratt’s historic Brooklyn campus. 

This transformative initiative blended architectural integrity with cutting-edge performance upgrades to modernize over 150 windows across Pratt’s campus. The new windows enhanced campus energy efficiency, soundproofing, and weatherproofing to align with Pratt’s sustainability goals and improve student and faculty comfort.

Executing the project safely and with minimal disruption was a top priority for Talisen. Our phased approach ensured smooth logistics, successfully maintaining a secure campus environment throughout construction. The finished product combined modern technology with thoughtful design to elevate Pratt Institute’s facilities and support its vibrant academic community for generations to come.

Get a clear view into the Pratt window replacement project.

New York Institute of Technology: Jericho Residence Hall

Another milestone for Talisen in 2024 involved the completion of a modern residence hall for our valued client NYIT. Talisen joined forces with TPG Architecture and IMEG to transform an existing hotel into contemporary student housing for NYIT’s students. The project encompassed comprehensive interior renovations, such as:

• The conversion of guest rooms into student housing units
• Installation of energy-efficient systems
• Common area upgrades
• ADA and fire safety compliance assurance
• State-of-the-art amenities tailored to fulfill the needs of NYIT’s diverse student body
• New finishes throughout

This adaptive reuse project underscored Talisen’s expertise in executing complex renovations on tight timelines. The final product a vibrant and functional space that supports NYIT’s mission to foster a dynamic academic community.

Click here to explore the full project story.

Inspiring Industry Professionals

In addition to building an agile New York construction management team and completing innovative projects, Talisen continued to share our expertise in 2024 with exciting content designed to inform and inspire. We were fortunate enough to have our blog post, “Collaboration Between Architects and Commercial Contractors: A Success Formula,” picked up by the lead editor at Construction Dive, a top industry publication. The article, which you can read here, highlights how Talisen achieved budget-friendly solutions without compromising design quality during our work at the Hudson Research Center for HiberCell. Talisen is grateful to Jennifer Goodman for picking up the story and looks forward to collaborating on more inspiring pieces in the future!

Cheers to the New Year

As we reflect on 2024, Talisen is proud of the strides we’ve made throughout the year, including the partnerships we’ve nurtured, the innovative projects we’ve stewarded, and the agile team we’ve built. We look ahead to what 2025 has in store and are excited to continue delivering exceptional results, fostering meaningful collaborations, and pushing the boundaries of construction innovation. Cheers!