Freshly Photographed Projects Fall 2025
VIP has been proud to support Community Bank’s growth across Central New York, contributing in different ways to bring new branches to life. The bank’s most recently opened locations showcase this ongoing collaboration, each shaped to meet the needs of the community. Community Bank | South Salina Street Branch | Syracuse, NY | General Contractor […]
Freshly Photographed Projects
Community Bank | Glenn Crossing Plaza Branch | Liverpool, NY VIP Structures served as the General Contractor for Community Bank’s new branch at 7379 Oswego Road in Liverpool, NY. The project involved the full interior and exterior renovation of a 2,200 square foot former bank, transforming the space into a bright, modern branch while working […]
50 Years of Industrial Design-Build Success with Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
From day one, VIP Structures has redefined industrial design and construction by combining in-house architecture, engineering, and building services under one roof. For 50 years, we’ve used pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) to help manufacturers and distributors get operational faster—delivering everything from small warehouses to some of Central New York’s largest, most advanced facilities. It’s all […]
50 Years of Partnership and Success: VIP, Varco Pruden & Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
From VIP’s first project—erecting a Varco Pruden PEMB at the Schlitz Brewery—to decades of collaboration across countless industrial facilities, the VIP–Varco Pruden partnership has thrived on shared values: collaboration, adaptability, and always doing what’s best for the client. https://youtu.be/NXcTXBOMqlc In the early years, many PEMBs were simple boxes, warehouses, or storage buildings. As VIP gained […]
Stickley and VIP; Celebrating a legacy of quality, collaboration, and milestone anniversaries
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, our team has been reflecting on our early beginnings and the incredible companies we’ve partnered with along the way. L & J.G. Stickley is best known for its high-quality furniture, craftsmanship and contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement. The American furniture company was founded in 1900 by Leopold […]
VIP’s First WELL Accredited Professional
VIP Structures is proud to announce that Maria Romeo Livingston, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, has earned the title of WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP™) from The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™). “We are incredibly proud of Maria’s drive and dedication…” Meg Tidd, CEO “This certification not only demonstrates her deep commitment to our […]
Building in Central New York? Think VIP!
VIP Offers Turnkey Services to Design, Build & Develop VIP has designed and constructed some of Central New York’s most exciting industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, commercial, and housing projects. With over 45 years in the Syracuse area, VIP is integrally immersed in the community, maintains strong relationships with local municipalities and consultants, area and has been entrusted by […]
Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings
We are proud to celebrate the success of our clients and share their recent project ribbon cuttings! Anoplate Manufacturing Addition Anoplate, a metal finishing company specializing in plating, anodizing, conversion coatings and dry film lubrication, has built a reputation for meeting rigid specifications across industries such as aerospace, defense, electronics and medical. Recently, Anoplate celebrated […]
Transforming Spaces to Feed Communities: VIP’s Partnership with The Food Bank of Central New York
At VIP, we believe in designing and building spaces that make a difference. Our partnership with the Food Bank of CNY exemplifies how architecture, engineering, and construction can come together to address critical community needs. Over the course of multiple projects, we’ve partnered with the Food Bank to transform its facilities into a powerful hub […]
Design-Build Excellence in Action: Kris-Tech Wire Expands for the Future
Since 2015, the partnership between VIP Structures and Kris-Tech Wire has been a shining example of VIP’s commitment to fostering client growth and the net benefit of efficient design-build delivery. Our valued and ongoing collaboration with Kris-Tech has led to multiple projects together, showing that our delivery isn’t just about solving current needs, it’s about […]
VIP Structures receives Preservation Award for One Webster’s Landing Project
We are proud to announce that VIP has been named the recipient of the 2024 Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY) Paul Malo Award long with project partners EDR and Keplinger Freeman Associates for the recently completed One Webster’s Landing (OWL) project. This award recognizes projects that thoughtfully integrate old and new elements, demonstrating […]
Industrial Design-Build Through the Decades
Since our first industrial project in 1975, we have been driven by our passion for critical thinking, a trait that is inherently harmonious with manufacturing companies looking to renovate, expand, or build a new facility. Architects, engineers, and builders are problem solvers – and over five decades of industrial projects, with their intrinsic uniqueness, specialized […]
Preserving History While Embracing Change at One Webster’s Landing
Nestled in the heart of Syracuse, One Webster’s Landing stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of architectural and city-wide renewal. Constructed in 1893, this historic building, originally known as the Marshall Building, has weathered the shifting sands of time and development, almost facing demolition during the urban planning for Interstate 81. Today, thanks […]
VIP Structures Celebrates Vince Raymond’s Achievement of DBIA Certification
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – VIP Structures is thrilled to celebrate Vince Raymond, Vice President of Client Relations, for securing the Design-Build Professional® certification from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). This distinguished achievement places Raymond among a select group of professionals nationwide who have met the DBIA’s rigorous standards of expertise in design-build practices. “Vince’s achievement in […]
How Design-Build Reduces Project Time and Cost
Have you ever received an impressive building design, but then you saw the cost and did a double-take? Was there an extra zero in there? Maybe 2 extra zeros? Research that assessed over 350 projects of varying size showed that when design-build was used over design-bid-build, project cost was 6.1% lower, construction speed was 12% […]
The Rise of Pre-Fabrication and Pre-Assembly in Commercial and Mixed-Use Construction
Many owners and developers choose to incorporate pre-assembly and pre-fabrication processes into their building project rather than using a more conventional approach. With pre-fabrication and pre-assembly, an integrated design-build firm and its construction team will set up a particular commercial space to pre-fabricate processes. These include examples like pre-poured slabs, pre-assembled modular wall and frame […]
How to Work with a Design-Build Team
Our objective in creating design-build teams is always unity. When a team of people form to execute huge construction projects, it is critical to have everyone on the same page. The design-build team knows the scope and parameters of each project so there is no question about the goals to be accomplished. Along the way […]
Clash Detection: The Cost, The History, and New Technology
When you think about all the components that must come together to complete a building project, it can often challenge the most seasoned architects, engineers, and developers. How is it that plumbing doesn’t intrude on ductwork? Or that beams don’t crash through walls? Well, experienced pros help, but they rely on a process called clash […]
Do We Expand or Build New? Should We Own or Lease?
Major construction is a complex, risk-laden venture that involves the expenditure of large sums of capital and demands constant attention to achieve success. An owner embarking on a construction project must make a number of important decisions regarding expansion or building new. If a new facility is the way to go, should you own or […]
Crescent Commons – A Design-Build Project for VIP
Crescent Commons is the $16-million adaptive re-use of the historic Crescent Corset factory in Cortland, NY. When completed, the 150,000 square foot building will feature 41,000 SF of commercial office space, more than half of which is already leased, and 47 loft-style apartments with amenities such as a lounge, exercise room, and a private courtyard.
What is the Best Time of Year to Start Design-Build Projects?
There is really nothing quite like the excitement of breaking ground on a new design-build integrated project. After months of planning, managing, and anticipating, the launch of a new structure signals the culmination of expertise and integration. But when is the best time to get started? This depends on the geography of the build site. […]
Price Rite Partners with VIP Structures
This is the third store that VIP has partnered with Price Rite on. In keeping with VIP’s strategic directive to provide client-focused services, VIP also took an active role in procuring economic development incentives. VIP was able to put together an aggressive 12-week construction schedule which allowed Price Rite to open June 25, 2017.
Expansion of Design-Build Infrastructure in New York State
The design-build method of project delivery creates innovative solutions in the fluidity and cost effectiveness of large construction projects. This same model of implementation is becoming increasingly important in the world of New York infrastructure projects where saving time and money can have a critical impact on the state’s budgets and populations. The design-build premise […]
The History of Integrated Design-Build
Architektón is the Greek word for Master Builder. Structures like the Theatre of Dionysus, the Parthenon, the cathedrals of Europe, the London Bridge, and the White House were all testaments to the Master Builder concept. In fact, Master Builders date as far back as 1800 BC in Mesopotamia. The Master Builder process has always been […]
6 Factors to Consider When Hiring an Architecture, Engineering or Construction Firm
The process of searching for, deciding upon, and hiring an architecture, engineering, or construction firm for your next building project is a large undertaking. It likely involves multiple levels of decision-makers, resources, and considerable time. As detailed in past blog post titled 4 Reasons to Use an Integrated Design-Build Firm, several advantages exist in choosing […]
VIP’s Expertise in Paper Manufacturing Industry
Our work with paper manufacturing began in the 1980’s with a 250,000 SF facility for Southern Container Corporation, now WestRock, a national supplier of paper and packaging products.
4 Reasons to Use an Integrated Design-Build Firm
A common consideration early in the building process among decision-makers is the choice between using one firm for all aspects of your project (architecture, engineering, construction, development) or using separate firms for each component. While cases can be made for each approach, our team at VIP Structures feels our integrated approach offers several unique benefits […]
O-AT-KA Groundbreaking
On September 10th, we officially broke ground on the Warehouse Expansion project at O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative…