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425 Grand Concourse, the newest building on the boulevard once known as the “Park Avenue” of the Bronx

Construction is complete on 425 Grand Concourse, the newest building on the boulevard once known as the “Park Avenue” of the Bronx. The 26-story mixed-use building in Mott Haven is by far the tallest structure in the vicinity. Union contractors and the @[549132971768363:274:New York City District Council of Carpenters] brought their impressive skills to the 310,000-square-foot project which will yield 277 residential units as well as a supermarket, a community health center, a cultural center, and a 30,000-square-foot educational facility for CUNY’s Hostos Community College.
#Bronx #Construction #Union

425 Grand Concourse Completes Construction In Mott Haven, The Bronx

Humboldt Woodworking Installations
Construction Specialties Installations
Commodore Construction
Pyramid Floor Covering Inc

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Expansion of the iconic Tiffany & Co flagship store

Union contractors and the @[549132971768363:274:New York City District Council of Carpenters] are showcasing their expert skills in the heart of midtown Manhattan as they complete the expansion of the iconic Tiffany & Co flagship store, expected by the end of the year. The three-story addition and renovations to the interiors will bring new life to the 72-year-old commercial building, transforming it with a wraparound terrace and state-of-the-art internal and external exhibition and client space.
#Renovation #Manhattan #carpenters

Tiffany & Co. Flagship Expansion Nears Completion At 727 Fifth Avenue In Midtown, Manhattan

American Wood Installers
Woodworks Construction Company
Safway Atlantic
Jacobson & Co.
Eurotech

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Google at 550 Washington Street is making significant progress

550 Washington Street is making significant progress and once completed, it will become the anchor of Google’s new corporate campus in New York. Dozens of union contractors and the New York City District Council of Carpenters have brought their expertise, skill, and dedication to safety to help Google expand their presence in New York’s growing high-tech sector. At 12 stories and over a million square feet, 550 Washington Street is expected to open by mid-2023 as the New York City headquarters for Google’s global business organization. #Google #UnionStrong #carpenters

SUPREME WOODWORKING
CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE
NATIONWIDE FURNITURE INSTALLERS
365 SPACES SOLUTIONS
METROPOLITIAN DRYWALL
ALLIANCE INSTALLATION
ROYAL INTERIORS
DONALDSON INTERIORS
ALL CITY INSTALL
ARI PRODUCTS
ABSOLUTE WOODWORKING
METRO FURNITURE DELIVERY LTD
ECO SPECIALTIES
NATIONAL ACOUSTIC
D & B COUSINS
KMF CONSTRUCTION
EUROTECH CONSTRUCTION
CURTIS PARTITION CORP.
New York Concrete
Urban Foundation/Engineering
LEVEL 5 CONSTRUCTION, INC.
commodore Construction
Component Assembly Systems
Jacobson & Co Inc
Wood Pro 2 Installers Inc

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Union carpenters and contractors completed Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport

Many union contractors who work with the New York City District Council of Carpenters have worked tirelessly to construct Delta Airlines’ new Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport. Skilled union carpenters completed the award-winning arrivals and departures hall as well as the second of four new concourses that will house nine new gates. Our carpenters and contractors are now working on the third concourse and will soon be working on the fourth and final concourse later this summer. Terminal C will ultimately house 37 new gates in its end state. Delta’s new terminal will bring improved amenities, services, and experiences to travelers from across the country and around the world. All trades of union workers bring their industry-leading skills, unwavering commitment to safety, and dedication to completing this critical project on time and on budget. Take a look at some of the union contractors and carpenters of the New York City District Council of Carpenters working on the new Delta terminal below:

WOOD PRO 2 INSTALLERS INC
JD TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES
Donaldson Organization.
CORD CONTRACTING CO., INC.
Lafayette Glass Company
IPC LYDON
BRICKENS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
LAVADA, INC.
PETER SCALAMANDRE & SONS INC
Consolidated Flooring
COMMODORE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Curtis Partition Corp
CCC CUSTOM CARPENTRY CORP.
GREENEBUILD, LLC
Starr Industries LLC
Component Assembly Systems INC.
PRISTINE SERVICES, INC.
Construction Specialties Installations

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Last week the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center hosted the 2022 NYC Flooring Expo with some of the most notable floor covering experts in New York City

Last week the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center hosted the 2022 NYC Flooring Expo with some of the most notable floor covering experts in New York City. The event included floor covering demonstrations with different materials and exhibits by manufacturers. Thank you to everyone who participated in this exciting event. We look forward to seeing you next year! #Flooring #architects #Carpenters #UnionStrong

Tarkett Contract
UZIN North America
Nora
ARDEX Americas
Atlas Concrete
Consolidated Flooring
Sherland & Farrington, Inc.
Pyramid Floor Cover

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Union carpenters and contractors were proud to join in raising $250,000 this week at the Metro NY Labor Dinner to benefit Special Olympics and all its great athletes who compete in NY and throughout the US

Union carpenters and contractors were proud to join in raising $250,000 this week at the Metro NY Labor Dinner to benefit Special Olympics and all its great athletes who compete in NY and throughout the US. Congrats to event honorees Joseph Geiger, executive secretary-treasurer of the New York City District Council of Carpenters, and John O’Hare, managing director of the Building Contractors Association. Well done!

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Progress at JP Morgan Chase’s new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue

JP Morgan Chase’s new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue has seen substantial progress in the past few months with the construction of several floors rising above street level. The new 60-story supertall will stand at 1,388 feet, making it one of the tallest buildings in NYC and yielding 2.5 million square feet of office space. The building will have a target occupancy of around 13,000, and an expansive 10,000 square feet of open-air public space will also be constructed. It is sure to be a standout in the world-famous New York City skyline thanks to union contractors and the @[549132971768363:274:New York City District Council of Carpenters] great skill and dedication to quality results. #UnionBuilt #Supertall #NYC

JPMorgan Chase Supertall Continues Ascent At 270 Park Avenue In Midtown East, Manhattan

John Civetta & Sons, Inc.
Commodore Construction
Construction Specialties Installations
Safway Atlantic
Roger & Sons Concrete Inc
Anchormen Construction LLC

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Marine Divers with Celtic Marine Services

Check out the highly skilled union marine divers of the New York City District Council of Carpenters doing underwater welding and utility work with CELTIC MARINE SERVICES.

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The Millwright & Machinery Erectors Local Union 740 has been working o

The Millwright & Machinery Erectors Local Union 740 has been working on a great new project at the GenOn Bowline plant in West Haverstraw, NY. A $4 million rotor is the centerpiece of this work which will bring electricity to homes across New York. GenOn, one of the largest independent power producers, depends on the industry-leading skills of union contractor Atlantic Plant Maintenance and the New York City District Council of Carpenters.

Atlantic Plant Maintenance

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Union millwrights from Local 740 at the Amazon job site in Hopewell Junction, NY

Eighty-five union millwrights from Local 740 and the New York City District Council of Carpenters are showcasing their industry-leading skills and technical expertise at the Amazon job site in Hopewell Junction, NY. Union millwrights are installing an expansive cross sorting system that will provide major upgrades and improvements to efficiency at the Amazon location. Take a look at the cutting-edge machinery that these highly skilled professionals work with day in and day out!
#Unionbuilt #Amazon #Millwrights

Doral Corporation

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Unique design choice for The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History has opted for a unique design choice with the inclusion of shotcrete instead of traditional poured-in-place or pre-molded concrete. Union contractors and the @[549132971768363:274:New York City District Council of Carpenters] are using this method to create the formwork for concrete elements, eliminating the amount of wood wasted. As a result, the structure will have unified walls, ceilings, columns, and bridges forming a continuous, cave-like design. The innovative design of this building showcases the skills learned at the @[174278086024632:274:New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center]. #UnionBuilt #BuildingNewYorksBest #Museum
The Museum of Natural History’s New Addition Is a Giant Concrete Marshmallow

Component assembly systems
Winco Corp
RCC Concrete Corp
Cost of Wisconsin
John Civetta & Sons
Level 5 Construction
Excel Flooring Of Tri State
Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corpor

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Columbia University’s Business School has found its new home

Columbia University’s Business School has found its new home in the recently completed 8-story David Geffen Hall and the 11-story Henry R. Kravis Hall. These new state-of-the-art facilities utilize the latest technologies and design, making the Manhattanville campus a hub of innovation. The two structures combined are 492,000 square feet, double the school’s square footage. Union contractors and the @[549132971768363:274:New York City District Council of Carpenters] were able to build these cutting-edge structures even during the global pandemic, showing their resilience and a dedication to delivering quality results. #UnionStrong #UnionBuilt #BuildingNewYorksBest

Construction Update: Columbia University Business School

American Wood Installers Inc
Beau’s Seating Company
Creative Furniture Solutions
Curtis Partition Corp
Hi Tech Data Floors Incorporate
JACOBSON & COMPANY, INC.
Proformance Systems Inc.
Samap U.S.A. Corp.
Sherland & Farrington, Inc.
Woodworks Construction Company