Higher Education: Renovations through Sustainable Design-Build PracticesHigher Education institutions in NYC and surrounding areas are embracing a new paradigm: sustainability. At Talisen Construction, we recognize that green building practices not only align with the core values of educational institutions but …
At Talisen Construction, we understand that large building renovation projects require a unique blend of vision, strategy, and meticulous planning. Now we discuss the strategies and tools that design-build professionals employ to define and manage project scope effectively. Join us …
Most of us already know, understand, and recognize the significant impact that technology has had on our lives. Engineers, scientists, and innovators are finding new ways to improve our quality of life through technological advances, and the construction industry is …
True cornerstones of our society, educational institutions and their buildings play a vital role in shaping and determining a student’s learning experience. Schools, universities, and other institutions of learning serve as more than just physical structures; they represent and embody …
Did you know that online learning boasts a 900% global growth rate since 2000, according to data shared by Oxford Learning College? Higher education institutions face a significant shift in how they approach teaching and learning. New technologies and changing …
While change orders inevitably happen, there are ways to minimize their impact on your renovation project. Change orders are usually associated with costly changes, extensive schedule delays, and confusion. However, if handled properly, change orders can be dealt with promptly …
It’s the term that many in the industry fear during a big project: “change order.” Change orders are an inevitable part of the process. While most change orders are valid, they can wreak havoc on timelines and budgets. Although change …
With any project size, several managers and teams are usually needed to complete it on time and on budget. Owners will coordinate individual contracts with each needed team in the most traditional way of managing construction projects. This can cause …
At Talisen, providing the New York metro area with premier construction services is what we do. We work on large-scale renovations to take existing buildings and redesign their interior spaces for our client’s needs. At the heart of every project …
Many believe the construction industry has been slow to adapt to technology. While traditional building methods have gotten us to where we are today, modern advancements will take us into the future. Technological advances in equipment and software will contribute …
In a recent interview, we were able to sit down with Stephanie Rudman, Talisen Construction’s Director of Business Development and Client Relations. Generating Exposure & Networking In her role, Stephanie is primarily responsible for developing new business, retaining existing business, …
Our Director of Communications, Andrew Knox, recently had a quick conversation with Talisen Construction’s Director of Vendor Management and IT Operations, Daniel Giurgiuman, about his start with Talisen, what his current role has evolved into, as well as some insights …
3D Laser Scanning has grown dramatically in recent years, allowing construction professionals to capture complex environments at high resolution quickly. It is particularly useful for Life Science Projects as New York has a rapidly growing life science ecosystem. The life …
It is time. It is time for the construction industry to embrace inclusion and create diverse teams to help businesses grow and support individuals from all facets of life. While in some ways construction is more diverse than it has …
Our level of quality starts and ends with our team. Since 2009, Talisen Construction has employed some of the industry’s brightest, most talented, and most hard-working people. And over the years, we’ve shared stories about Talisen’s company culture and how …
Ride a Bike, Make a Difference New York City – With nearly 600,000 miles biked across seven of the country’s biggest cities, Bike to the Beach returns to New York City for their yearly 100-mile bike ride. Bike to the …
The construction sector is changing, and with so many processes and management of various vendors, there is no space for guesswork anymore. In fact, managing the vendor relationship is an integral part of operations for construction companies. But what happens …
As the world learned to adapt and change to having the coronavirus a part of daily life, universities and colleges have been working overtime to do the same. Tuition rates and the number of students staying on campus initially dropped …
Before the term “Covid 19” ever existed, colleges and universities had already been contemplating ways to reimagine their current campuses. Though the pandemic will cease to exist eventually, its impact has already made a permanent impression on the approach to …
The pandemic has shown that companies can work from home in entirely new ways – from zoom meetings to slack messages, it is almost like in-person interactions have been replaced overnight. However, many teams quickly discovered that web-conferencing software is …
With the holidays in our rearview mirror, nearly all schools returned from winter break with in-person learning despite record-breaking COVID-19 case counts. Unfortunately, the Omicron variant has been a logistical nightmare and has taken an emotional toll on schools and …
In recent years, the real estate and construction industries have been deeply affected by the pandemic, supply chain issues, and a new federal infrastructure bill that promises a considerable amount of money to build new projects and rehabilitate the old. …
New York City thrives because of its heroes. From healthcare workers making history on the frontlines to our teachers innovating new ways to emphasize the importance of education during a pandemic, Talisen has sought to be an accomplished partner to …
COVID-19 has upended business as usual for NYC Colleges and Universities. It goes beyond public health considerations; these institutions now face myriad challenges that could permanently alter the higher education landscape. Student Enrollment and State Funding is Declining Moving traditional …
For many property and building owners in New York City, Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage due to the sheer amount of rainfall that fell in a relatively short period of time. This has left countless businesses and office buildings in …
No building is the handiwork of a single company. It’s the brainchild of an architect, the passion project of an investor, the achievement of a builder. We share in the triumph of each completed project, both as a development team …
With Covid still up in the air (literally), not many people are feeling all that great about needing to go back into the office ‘for real’ soon. True, the worst of it does seem to be over, but news about …
With New York City’s public and private universities slated to return to in-person schedules for the 2021 fall term, many institutions – including Columbia, NYU, Fordham, and Cornell Tech – have established mandatory vaccination requirements for their student body. Additionally, …
As we inch closer to the pandemic’s end, much has been discussed regarding how to return to normal. For office buildings and office renovations this could mean the inclusion of technologies that have become mainstream over the last 15 months. …
The dawn of new and intuitive technologies has led some of NYC’s most vital industries into a digital transformation in recent years (i.e., technological advancements in construction and finance— coined “Contech” and “Fintech,” respectively). Now, as a new industry assumes …
New Technologies & Potential Future Uses in Construction As Benjamin Franklin once said, “When you are finished changing, you are finished.” After spending a decade as one of NYC’s top construction firms, the one thing we know for certain is …
“Manhattan has probably the best talent in the world…In terms of scientists, researchers and medical professionals, between Mount Sinai, NYU, Columbia, Lenox Hill, Rockefeller, Memorial Sloan Kettering, you have the brightest minds in the world right here. This is where …
When you think of the word “construction,” what comes to mind? For most, it’s men in hard hats, tool belts, and steel-toe work boots. The false narrative that construction is “men’s work” has plagued the industry for far too long. Keep …
Did you know that one out of every three employees have a special need that requires some form of accommodation at work? That means more than 33% percent of employees aren’t reaching peak performance at work, perhaps in part because …
Last we spoke of the benefits of the design-build approach to construction (see: “The Tenant of the Future: The Role of Design-Build in Commercial Construction”), there was much collective hesitancy to get on board with the model—specifically in NYC. For …
Here at Talisen, we know that in order to successfully transform our built environment, we must first transform ourselves. And so, we begin internally by pursuing perfection in our company processes. Our pursuit of perfection applies to our internal …
Here at Talisen, we do more than simply strive to meet our client’s expectations— we perform to exceed them. Our team’s insatiable hunger for perfection is to thank, along with an emphasis on innovation and project agility. But it’s our …
How can schools reopen safely this fall amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? This question is on everyone’s minds lately in the NY metro area— educators, students, and parents alike. Though it is largely understood that no single action will eliminate …
Learning experiences aren’t always pleasant, and that’s certainly the case with this pandemic. However, the Talisen way is to always look for the positive. Our team sat down to review the situation and identify what stood out to us as …
Here at Talisen Construction, we seek to achieve perfection in all aspects of our company. As an organization, it has always been our greatest goal to build a company culture that rests upon the same four pillars, or core values, …
As you may have seen, we are taking proactive steps and precautions to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In times like these, it’s important that we all band together and do our part to contribute to the greater …
TALISEN TALK NYC’s Commercial Construction Podcast for Architects, Engineers, and Property Managers Talisen Construction is the New York Metropolitan area’s leader in premier construction services—and we need your help. We’re looking for guests to join us on our leading construction …
One of Talisen’s core values is the pursuit of perfection. And as we all know, perfection can take time, which is the one thing that’s in short supply in a speed-to-market-driven situation. The Lynbrook Medical Office complex for Northwell Health …
Our corporate culture is something we’ve valued from day one, and it’s something we’ve continued to put a lot of effort into. While that may have been initially driven by the owners and leadership, we’re now 10 years into it, …
Collaboration & Innovation: What’s the Connection? A Conversation with Talisen’s Bob Knox Collaboration on a project isn’t always easy because construction’s not always easy. The projects we do are complex. The conversations we have with clients, vendors and even our own …