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 …
Riding for a Purpose: Talisen’s Commitment to Bike to the Beach
Bringing Bikes & Hearts Together for Autism Advocacy At Talisen Construction, we don’t just build structures; we build connections within our communities. One of the most impactful ways we do this is through our unwavering partnership with Bike to the …
Construction Meets Artificial Intelligence: Today’s Industry, Tomorrow’s Tech
In an era defined by technological advancements, the construction industry stands at the precipice of a groundbreaking transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in the construction sector with the potential to revolutionize how we plan, build, and …
Upgrading Ambulatory & Inpatient Healthcare Facilities: Tackling Unique Challenges with Talisen
A building’s infrastructure is fundamental to its ability to serve its intended purpose; whether it’s a commercial office space, warehouse, or residential building, the infrastructure of a building plays a crucial role in its functionality. This is especially true for …
Autism Awareness: Creating Lasting Impact
Every April, communities nationwide come together to support individuals with autism during National Autism Awareness Month. This month-long observance is vital for fostering greater understanding and acceptance of those on the spectrum and emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis, intervention, …
Building Relationships for Better Builds: How Talisen’s Subcontractor Engagement Process Benefits Our Projects
As any NYC general contractor knows, the success of a project relies heavily on successful subcontractor engagement. At Talisen, taking the time to build strong relationships with all parties involved in a project is critical to ensuring that project’s success. …
The Value of a Talisen Field Superintendent
When it comes to construction projects, the success of any build hinges on some key factors. One of these crucial elements is having an experienced field superintendent leading the charge from start to finish. This professional brings accountability and organization …
Reaching New Heights: Announcing Talisen’s New Business Unit Director & Director of Construction
At Talisen Construction, we understand the unique challenges of building and developing successful projects, from commercial projects in NYC’s bustling boroughs to builds across the rest of the tri-state area. Across all of our projects, time-to-market, safety, and collaboration are …
2022: Our Year in Review
It’s hard to believe that 2022 is almost in the rearview mirror – but here we are. As we look back, it was another banner year for Talisen Construction, marked by landmark projects, advancements in new construction technologies, and the …
The Talisen Difference: Our Building Approach
When it comes to the construction industry, Talisen aims to do things differently. We focus on collaboration first and foremost; and on getting the job done right, not just getting it done. Our clients have seen the results of our …
Google Staircase J: How Talisen’s Top-Down Build Took NYC Construction to New Heights
Here at Talisen Construction, we’re fortunate to work on a myriad of projects. From healthcare projects for the likes of Northwell Health and Mount Sinai to builds at major universities and charter schools like Pratt Institute and Manhattan Children’s Center, …
Talisen Spotlight: Stephanie Rudman
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, …
Designing with Intent: Reimagining School Building Design
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 …
Building Community: Talisen Gives Back
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 …
NYC Smart Building Tech for a COVID-19 Free NYC Campus
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, …
NYC’s Proptech Revolution: Benefits & Precautions
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 …
The Construction Tools of Tomorrow: Blockchain & Data Analysis
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 …
Meet NYC’s New Design-Build Bill: The Public Works Investment Act
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 …
People, Process & Talisen’s 4 Pillars in Company Culture
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, …
We’re Seeking Guest-Stars for…
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 …
Every Decision Has Timeline & Budget Implications: The Value of Strong Stakeholder Relationships
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Building Better Retail Banks: Can Value Engineering Deliver For Building & Property Managers
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, …
A Healthy Work Environment
A Healthy Work Environment is Key to Success Corporate Office Interior Construction for a Productive Professional Environment Utilizing corporate interior space wisely creates an environment that fosters concentration, creativity, learning, communication and collaboration – the building blocks of productivity. Architects …