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 …
Corporate Culture & The Power of What a Company Can Deliver
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?
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 …
Project Spotlight: Black Girls Code Tech Exploration Lab
An Interview with Talisen Construction Corps’ Project Manager Justin Weisman The Black Girls Code Tech Exploration Lab is nestled in Google’s New York corporate headquarters. Designed by Danish Kurani, the United States’ leading expert on physical learning environments, the Black …
Talisen Construction’s Christopher Norris on Optimizing for Profit in New York’s Healthcare Sector
“Overall, the mission for healthcare is clear: provide quality service to a mass population in an efficient and effective manner..” – BISNOW National Healthcare East As a commercial construction firm based in the New York Metropolitan area, Talisen Construction has …
So, We’ve Got a Podcast Now
This is the Story of Talisen Talk If you’re going to build in a big city, you’ve got to be willing to ask big questions. The commercial construction industry is changing in real time. Everything’s evolving – the tools, technology, …
Creating Competitive Advantage: Understanding Integrated Project Delivery
New York City is a challenging construction environment. Costs are high, competition is fierce, and speed to market can directly determine whether a project succeeds or fails. This is especially true in healthcare – with hospitals and treatment facilities being …
LIVE: Bike to the Beach 2019
WATCH TEAM TALISEN RIDE LIVE Watch Team Talisen cycle from NYC to Westhampton in the 2019 Bike To The Beach for Autism. Just click on the “Watch Live” button below! The live stream will start at 5am on June 7th and …
New York’s Bustling Biotech Industry
In 2016, Mayor Bill DeBlasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo each announced funding initiatives to position New York as an epicenter for life science research, competing with the likes of leading biotech destinations such as Boston and San Francisco. Aided by …
We Decided to Share Some of Our Internal Data with Our Vendor Partners. Here’s What Happened Next.
Data is on everyone’s minds these days. When used correctly, data allows us to better understand our productivity, progress and financials. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg of what data can actually do. Talisen Construction uses data to do …
Philip Scandariato and Stephanie Rudman Join Talisen Construction Corp
Duo to Serve as Business Unit Director, Director of Business Development Phil Scandariato joins the Talisen team with nearly two decades’ experience managing multi-million-dollar commercial construction projects with Skanska. Phil is well-equipped to serve as one of Talisen’s three Business …
The Tenant of the Future: The Role of Design-Build in Commercial Construction
As part of our ongoing discussion of building for the tenant of the future, it’s important to pay attention to a commercial construction model that’s used throughout the world, with the hopes that it will become more widely adopted here …
New Workspaces, New Technologies… Same Old Human Needs
Building for the Tenant of The Future “Workplaces are the operational level in which strategy succeeds or fails,” writes Cushman & Wakefield in their major report, “The Future of the TMT Workplace: How to Future Proof Your Workplace and Real …
Autism Awareness: Team Talisen Needs Your Help
Bike to the Beach Raises Money for Autism Over the course of the past month, we’ve been sharing how generational changes impact the way we design and build workplaces with The Tenant of the Future and When the Old Word …
When the Old World Meets The New
Building for the Tenant of the Future: When the Old World Meets the New When we talk about building for the tenant of the future, the phrase “old meets new” comes up a lot. There’s a reason for this. We’re …
The Tenant of the Future
Jerry Belfiore on What’s Changing Interior Construction “A great building must begin with the unmeasurable,” the great architect Louis Kahn said. It’s a sentiment that certainly impacts the way we design and create functional spaces today. The workplace environment today …
Light It Up Blue: Talisen Raises Awareness for Autism
April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day! ‘Light It Up Blue’ is a Great Way to Raise Awareness for Autism 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism every year. Autism is a spectrum disorder that typically causes difficulties in social …
Joseph Rigazio to Speak at Bisnow’s Healthcare East Event
Join Talisen CEO, Joseph Rigazio, at Bisnow’s National Healthcare East Conference We are thrilled to announce that Bisnow will be hosting their National Healthcare East series on Tuesday, October 31st at the Convene space (117 W. 46th Street, New York, …
5 Types of Buildings NYC Needs
Major Progress Spawns New Problems: Solutions for NYC’s Built Environment New York City, a thriving metropolis where social, political and technological breakthroughs happen daily. As the city’s focus shifts constantly for the sake of progress, there will be topics that …
Office Design for Success
These 3 Trends Will Revolutionize Your Office Design Let’s say that the average American spends 40 hours at work and about 7 hours a night sleeping; that means that 34% of waking hours are spent at work. With that in …
How to Dig In: A Project Management Method That Works
The very first project management job I ever had was likely the same one you had: the childhood chore of keeping the bedroom clean. When I was younger, I’d often rearrange my bedroom, trying to find the most aesthetically pleasing …
Bike to the Beach 2017 Was a Huge Success!
BIKE TO THE BEACH NY 2017: 100 MILES FROM NYC TO WESTHAMPTON Bike to the Beach number two is in the books for Team Talisen! This year we grew our team by 10 riders to 35 people and are happy to …
Talisen is Hiring!
Refer a potential employee to us. If we end up hiring them, you will be rewarded! Know someone who would like to join the Talisen team? That’s great news, we’re hiring (a lot)! Here at Talisen we pride ourselves on …
Team Talisen Honored by NYS Senate
WATCH THE VIDEO: John Rigazio & Team Talisen Honored by The NYS Senate State Senator Todd Kaminsky presented a proclamation on the Senate floor to John Rigazio of Team Talisen recognizing him for his unique contribution to Autism awareness. As …
Talisen Gives Back: The Bowery Mission & Guardians of Rescue
Giving Back to the community is part of building the best possible tomorrow. At the end of 2016 the Talisen team had the chance to volunteer their time with The Bowery Mission and Guardians of Shelter. Dedicated to building New …
Bob Dylan and the Power of Reinvention
New years is in the rear view, and your “resolution” may be too–but it’s never to late to reinvent! As a construction company we help to empower organizations focused on creativity, wellness, and community improvement by building beautifully functional spaces …
Get to Know Talisen: Field Superintendent
At Talisen, our people are our core. Day in, and day out, every member of the Talisen team gives their all to make sure that we’re building the safest and highest quality projects in New York. Our field superintendent’s do this hands-on …
Mentor Materials: Talisen Shadow-Day!
Just a few weeks back Talisen was thrilled to host our first-ever Shadow Day! Part of Professional Women in Construction’s Mentor program. Kristy Tougas, an intern and current Architecture Major at Columbia University joined us for the day to gain …
Talisen’s Safety Committee Survey: Download Now
Know The Facts, Be Prepared NYC Buildings found that there was a 48% increase in the number of accidents between 2014 and 2015. One simple, scientific, and proven way to fix this? A Safety Committee focused on clear communication, teamwork, …
Bike to the Beach NY: Team Talisen completes 100 Mile Cycle for Autism
BIKE TO THE BEACH NY: 100 MILES FROM NYC TO WESTHAMPTON Bike to the Beach NY: We did it! We are happy to inform you that all 25 Team Talisen riders crossed the finish line. Even better, our team raised …
The Beginner’s Guide to Succeeding in the Construction Industry
Proven Methods for Succeeding in the Construction Industry Succeeding in the construction industry can be quite a challenge. Often times it requires extensive hours, extreme dedication, and a high level of knowledge. As such, Hays has put together a report to …
A Different Kind of Scaffolding
SCAFFOLDING: COMPLETING TASKS IN SMALL STEPS TO ACCOMPLISH A BIG GOAL. The design for the Bike to the Beach 2016 jersey is in and it looks great! We’d like to thank the folks at Bike to the Beach for including Talisen in the design. …
Five Reasons to Bike to the Beach
We need your help! This year, Talisen is participating in the 2016 Bike to the Beach for Autism event. Autism currently receives less than 5% of federal funding for any developmental disorder; but together we can change that. Riding in …
A Presidential Guide to Architecture
Architecture and Organization It’s 8 AM, you have a busy day ahead of you with a lot to accomplish. When you get to your work area you look down to notice that your hands are rapidly organizing everything around you …
Making The New Year Count: Streamlining Your Goals
Ah. 2016, we made it! As we move into another new year it’s a great practice to sit back and assess how last year went. What did/didn’t go our way, why/why not, and what can be done to improve in …
Toast the Season: Holiday Traditions
Although all of us at Talisen have different holiday traditions, we share in the spirit of the season together! Whether it is a family trip to a tree farm or a night making our own decorations, everyone celebrates the holiday …
Thank You: An Excellent End to 2015
While we continue to digest all of that food, Talisen would like to consider all of the wonderful projects we were able to participate in during the course of this year and say thank you. We’re reminded of all …
Five Things We Learned About Urban Climate Adaptation
Last week, Talisen attended the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Urban Climate Adaptation event. With the growing public acknowledgement of rapid ice melt, rising sea levels, and the host of problems that face urban environments across the globe, the AIA’s …
Social Spaces: Brewpubs for the 21st Century
Despite being in the food and beverage category, brewpubs follow a much more relaxed design approach than their restaurant counterparts. In most restaurants, the space is designed to make sure that the patron and staff areas, especially the kitchen, do …
Designing One Another: Three Eras of Fashion and Architecture
Did you ever gaze out of the window at your office wondering what was going on outside?…I mean…having an incredible moment of inspiration. Well, so has everyone else since before the United States was established. Starting largely with London’s famed …
The Social Workspace: How Outdoor Offices Benefit New York City
Why do companies like Google, Twitter, and Facebook consistently get rated as some of the best places to work? Is it the highly competitive salaries or great benefits? Actually, most research indicates that these firm’s advanced social environments are responsible …
Charter Schools: Metamorphosing New York City’s Buildings
Like it or not, charter schools are taking up more and more space in New York City, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down anytime soon. With almost two hundred charters populating the five boroughs since 1999, these …
Three Lessons I Learned as a Laborer
Long before the sun begins its travels across the sky I rise from my bed to begin the day. After I get dressed, making sure I have my work boots and Talisen t-shirt, it’s time to take inventory of my …
Hunger For Green Spaces Transforming NYC Commercial Spaces
“Driving into the city, you can’t help but notice the rooftop gardens. They’re everywhere,” says Thomas Lewis, an urban garden designer and owner of Floral Studio. “They’re everywhere. “ Add to that a steadily increasing number of interior green spaces …
8 Eye-Opening Facts About NY’s Scaffold Law You Need To Know
The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government has done a fantastic study to look at the true impact of Labor Law 240 – more familiarly known as the Scaffold Law. You can read the study here, but just in case …