The Town of Oyster Bay’s Planning Advisory Board has officially approved Cornerstone Hicksville, the newest major Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project in the ongoing transformation of downtown Hicksville. The approval advances Hicksville’s 2021 downtown rezoning plan, leveraging one of the busiest transit hubs on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to drive local development. The developer […]

The 2026 NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) represents a significant shift in how building performance is measured and enforced in New York City. Formally adopted as Local Law 47 of 2026, the new code officially began enforcement on March 30, 2026. For professionals in MEP and construction, this update moves beyond simple efficiency, it is […]

For the first time in decades, the commercial construction industry is operating under the most significant regulations under the AIM (The American Innovations and Manufacturing Act) act.  The focus has shifted from high-level manufacturing phase-downs to on-the-ground enforcement of how systems are installed, maintained, and documented. Below are four components of the 2026 commercial refrigeration […]

Northwell Health has officially expanded its footprint on Long Island with the opening of a new Women’s Multispecialty Center in Manorville. This 10,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide a “one-stop-shop” for women’s healthcare, reducing the need for patients to travel to multiple locations for different specialists. Specialized Services at Manorville The new facility brings together […]

The recently completed retrofit at 360 Bridge Street in Brooklyn is a 400,000 sq. ft. telecommunications hub operated by Verizon. This project worked on by Emtec Consulting Engineers serves as a masterclass in how massive, energy-intensive facilities can achieve full electrification through heat recovery. Historically, this seven-story landmark faced a common industrial inefficiency: server rooms […]