When embarking on a design-build construction project, success often lies in one critical factor: collaborative communication. At Talisen Construction, we understand that charter school education building renovations demand a unique blend of creativity, functionality, and adaptability. We now look at …
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 …
As the summer sun sets on another successful season for education construction here at Talisen, we have plenty of exciting milestones, accomplishments, and progress to share. This summer, we went all in, creating state-of-the-art learning environments that facilitate exceptional education …
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 …
Higher education institutions face a significant shift in how they approach teaching and learning. New technologies and changing student needs are challenging the traditional classroom model. Next-generation learning spaces are becoming increasingly necessary to meet the demands of modern students …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …