How the Internet-of-Things Impacts Building Engineering
However slow it may seem, technology is changing building engineering processes. One of the major developments on the horizon isn’t a device or program like the institution of BIM or drones. It’s a process. The Internet-of-Things (IoT) is one of the most talked about technology applications in not only modern engineering but every vertical that […]
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.
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.
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 […]
O-AT-KA Groundbreaking
On September 10th, we officially broke ground on the Warehouse Expansion project at O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative…
VIP Structures Headquarters
Previous Next VIP Structures New Office Headquarters | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 24,000 SF Adaptive-Reuse Completed 2023 Design-Build-Develop TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Developer: VIP Development Associates VIP was recently in the unique position to design and build its own facility, offering a rare opportunity to implement […]
Kris-Tech Wire Manufacturing
Previous Next Kris-Tech Wire New Manufacturing & Warehouse Facilities | Rome, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 74,791 SF Warehouse Addition 49,000 SF Manufacturing Facility 26,000 SF Warehouse Addition Pre-Engineered Metal Building TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Kris-Tech Wire, a leading copper and aluminum wire manufacturer in Rome, NY, […]
Nexus Center | Utica, NY
Previous Next Nexus Center Multi-Use Sports and Recreation Arena | Utica, NY PROJECT INFORMATION New Build 170,000 SF $55M SERVICES Architect of Record PEMB Steel Erection MEP/FP Engineering Structural Engineering TEAM Construction: Hueber Breuer Steel Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architect of Record: VIP Architectural Associates Architecture: Perkins&Will The Nexus Center at the […]
Salt City Market | Syracuse, NY
Previous Next Salt City Market Mixed Use Food Hall | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-CM | Self Perform Metal Decking New Build 80,000 SF TEAM VIP Structures IPD Engineering Snow Kreilich ICRAVE Environmental Design & Research AWARDS Associated Builders & Contractors Excellence in Construction Awards AIA CNY Award of Excellence In 2018, Syracuse Urban Partnership […]
Upstate Cancer Center at Verona
Upstate Cancer Center at Verona New Medical Facility, Verona, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 30,000 SF New Construction Completed: 2023 TEAM VIP Structures (GC) Clark Construction North America (CM) Architecteam Cameron Group (Developer) IPD Engineering VIP Structures was the General Contractor for the new 30,000 SF Upstate Cancer Center at Verona. The single-story cancer treatment and […]
EJ Victory Lofts | Johnson City, NY
Previous Next EJ Victory Lofts, Paulus Development Mixed-Use Redevelopment, Johnson City, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 275,000 SF Adaptive-Re-Use A/E Design Services Completed 2023 TEAM VIP Architectural Associates IPD Engineering LeChase Construction Keplinger Freeman Associates Awards AIA of Central New York, Citation for Design The Victory Lofts project is the adaptive reuse of a 275,000 SF, five-story […]
J.W. Didado Electric
Previous Next J.W. Didado Electric Office and Truck Maintenance Facility, Clay, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build Self Perform PEMB Erection 24,000 SF Completed 2023 TEAM Design-Build MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures Briarwood Construction (Construction Manager/Advising on project) Keplinger Freeman Associates VIP was hired by Ohio-based electrical contractor J.W. Didado to […]
O-AT-KA Warehouse | Batavia, NY
Previous Next O-AT-KA MILK PRODUCTS New Warehouse and Handling Facilities | Batavia, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 235,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates In 2015, O-AT-KA enlisted the VIP team to help determine logistics for their new 205,000 SF warehouse and 30,000 SF material handling facilities. This […]
Tessy Plastics Manufacturing
Previous Next TESSY PLASTICS Manufacturing, Warehouse, Clean Room & Office Facilities PROJECT INFORMATION 500,000 SF including: Manufacturing Clean rooms Warehouse Distribution Office Space TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Tessy Plastics Corporation, a leading global contract manufacturer, creates products for medical device suppliers to consumer goods for Fortune […]
Pike Block | Syracuse, NY
Previous Next PIKE BLOCK Mixed-Use Development | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop Historic Mixed-Use 150,000 SF TEAM Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Developer: VIP Development Associates AWARDS American Institute of Architects CNY Chapter Preservation Association of CNY Downtown Committee of Syracuse NAIOP/Commerciale Real Estate Development Association Located at […]
ChaseDesign | Syracuse, NY
Previous Next ChaseDesign New Office Headquarters | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop 29,000 SF LEED Certified TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Developer: VIP Development Associates ChaseDesign, a design firm founded in 1958, wanted to expand its office space and move from its Skaneateles locale to downtown Syracuse. […]
Food Bank of CNY
Previous Next FOOD BANK OF CNY Warehouse/Distribution Facility Renovation | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-CM 74,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates VIP’s work with the Food Bank of CNY spans multiple projects and includes an initial transformation of a 48,568 SF warehouse to fit the Food […]
Feldmeier Equipment
Previous Next Feldmeier Equipment New Manufacturing Facility | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 125,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates In spring of 2017, Feldmeier Equipment asked VIP’s team of architects and engineers to design and construct a new manufacturing facility. With the goal to complete construction within […]
ITT Gould Pumps
Previous Next ITT Goulds New Industrial Testing Facility PROJECT INFORMATION 89,650 New Industrial Testing Facility 84,000 SF Office Renovation Design-Build Delivery TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering VIP and ITT-Goulds Pumps have worked together on many projects over the past two decades, including a new 89,650 industrial testing […]
Gerharz Equipment
Previous Next GERHARZ EQUIPMENT Office & Showroom Renovation | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 30,000SF Office & Showroom Renovation TEAM Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates VIP Architectural Associates worked with Gerharz Equipment, a local restaurant equipment supply company, to transform their existing 30,000sf facility into bright and welcoming offices and showroom spaces. VIP’s design balances the industrial […]
M&T Bank
Previous Next M&T Bank Bank Branch & Offices | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 37,800 SF TEAM MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates M&T Bank’s new offices at 250 S. Clinton Street consists of two distinct spaces – the entire 35,000sf 4th floor for department offices and 2,800sf of the first floor for a […]
NRG Energy
Previous Next NRG Energy New Office | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 3,000 SF Completed 2023 TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures Developer” VIP Development MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering VIP worked with NRG Energy to design, build, and develop a vibrant and collaborative office space within The Post building in downtown Syracuse. NRG’s […]
Smith Supply Warehouse Lofts
Previous Next Smith Supply Warehouse Lofts Adaptive Re-Use | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Size: 31,500 SF Completed: 2022 Client: Paulus Development TEAM VIP Architectural Associates IPD Engineering JP Stopen Structural Keplinger Freeman Associates Rich & Gardner Construction AWARDS 2022 AIA of CNY Award of Merit for Design The Smith Supply Warehouse project is the adaptive […]
The Dietz Mixed-Use | Syracuse, NY
Previous Next THE DIETZ Apartments and Mixed-Use Space | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Historic Redevelopment 208,000 SF TEAM MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates The Dietz is a historic 19th-century manufacturing building on Wilkinson Street in Syracuse that was recently transformed into lofts and mixed-use space. VIP’s integrated design team of architects and […]
Crescent Commons Housing
Previous Next CRESCENT COMMONS Apartments and Mixed-Use Commercial Space | Cortland, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 150,000 SF Historic Adaptive Re-Use TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates This adaptive re-use project brings new life to the historic Crescent Commons Corset factory, a 1920’s brick building that encompasses an entire block […]
Southern Glazer’s Distribution
Previous Next SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS OF AMERICA Warehouse and Distribution Facility | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 272,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Developer: VIP Development Associates VIP was first retained by Southern Wine & Spirits of America to work with its national real estate consultant to help them […]
Vernon Downs Hotel & Casino
Previous Next VERNON DOWNS Hotel and Casino Renovations | Vernon, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 30,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Vernon Downs is a casino, hotel, horseracing, and entertainment facility located in Vernon, NY. VIP’s integrated team was engaged to make improvements to the existing casino […]
One Webster’s Landing Apartments
Previous Next One Webster’s Landing Lofts Adaptive Re-Use Apartments, Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 33,000 SF 34 units Exp. completion: 2024 TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Construction: VIP Structures One Webster’s Landing has a long history in downtown Syracuse. It was constructed in 1893 as the “Marshall Building” and, over […]
Cryomech Manufacturing Facility
Previous Next Cryomech High-Tech Manufacturing Facility | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 76,500 SF Manufacturing Facility 35,000 SF expansion (current) New Construction TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Developer: VIP Development Associates In 2018, having outgrown its existing location, Cryomech hired VIP to develop, design, and build a new […]
Syracuse Univ. High Density Library Storage
Previous Next SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HIGH DENSITY LIBRARY STORAGE 20,000 Square Foot Facility | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 20,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates VIP Structures was enlisted to design and build a 20,000 SF facility just 3 miles from Syracuse University’s main campus. The cutting-edge […]
712 Fayette Place Apartments
Previous Next FAYETTE PLACE New Build Apartment Building | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 36,305 SF (4 Stories) TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates The 712 E. Fayette Street project, known as Fayette Place, was newly constructed in 2017. This apartment complex is located only blocks away from […]
Jon Diaz Community Center
Jon Diaz Community Center New Community Center, Nedrow, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 24,000 SF Completed: est. 2025 TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering The Jon Diaz Community Center is a dream, and now becoming a reality, of NFL running back and Onondaga High School alumni Latavius Murray. Named […]
Masonic Medical Research Institute
Previous Next MASONIC MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Multiple Office Renovations & Expansions | Utica, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Renovation/Expansion Phase 1 – 7,925 SF Phase 2 – 4,077 SF Phase 3- 4,500 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) studies rare cardiovascular diseases, including […]
Pathfinder Bank | Syracuse, NY
Previous Next PATHFINDER BANK Adaptive Re-Use of Historic Mansion | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build Renovation Historic Preservation TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Built in 1910 on Syracuse’s West Side, the two-story Italian Renaissance-Revival house has been used for commercial purposes since 1942. After sitting vacant for […]
Animal Health Center | Rosemond Gifford Zoo
Previous Next Animal Health Center at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Design of New Animal Health Clinic | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Construction Administration New Build TEAM Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Upstate Companies (General Contractor) Environmental Design & Research The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is a national leader in animal care, research, conservation, […]
Cataract & Eye Specialists of CNY
Previous Next CATARACT & EYE SPECIALISTS OF CNY Medical Office | 1304 Buckley Road PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop 3,887 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Developer: VIP Development Associates Cataract & Eye Specialists of CNY, a highly successful medical office operated by Ophthalmologist Dr. George Temnycky, required new […]
Pediatric Dentistry
Previous Next Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics New Build Medical Office | Fayetteville, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build New Build 11,000 SF Completed: 2021 TEAM Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates (with Joe Architects) The Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics (PDFO) project is a proud representation of our integrated approach. Beginning […]
Bond Schoeneck & King
Previous Next Bond Schoeneck & King Office Renovation Project | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 80,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates VIP worked with Bond Schoeneck & King (BS&K) to renovate their 80,000sf, five-story office space at One Lincoln Center in Syracuse, NY. As the design-builder […]
NBT Bank
Previous Next NBT Bank Financial Center Bank Offices | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 9,300 SF Completed 2023 TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Developer: VIP Development Designed, built, and developed by VIP, NBT Bank opened a new 9,300 SF Financial Center at The Post in downtown Syracuse. The […]
Bank of New York (BNY Mellon)
BANK OF NEW YORK Offices and Call Centers | Central New York PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop 90,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Development: VIP Development Associates BNY Mellon’s two-story, 90,000 SF facility in DeWitt, NY, is one of its many worldwide call centers. VIP’s design-build-development was utilized […]
The Post | Syracuse, NY
Previous Next THE POST Development – Phase 1 Office and Industrial/Flex Mixed-Use | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Redevelopment 216,000 sf TEAM Design-Build Developer: VIP Development Associates Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Since acquiring the Post Standard Building in 2017, VIP’s team of architects, engineers, builders, and developers has transformed […]
1304 Buckley Road Medical Offices
Previous Next 1304 BUCKLEY ROAD Redeveloped Medical Office Building | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop 105,000 SF TEAM Construction: VIP Structures Developer: VIP Development Associates Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates VIP Structures helped transform an 89,608 SF, 3-story building at 1304 Buckley Road into a Class “A” medical office building to house 15 independent clinical healthcare […]
Currier Plastics
Previous Next Currier Plastics Manufacturing Facility & Warehouse, Auburn, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 40,000 SF Manufacturing 40,000 SF Office Renovation 10,000 SF Warehouse 20,000 SF Warehouse Addition Design-Build Delivery TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Currier Plastics provides custom injection molding and custom blow molding materials for the electronics, […]
Nova Bus Assembly Plant
Previous Next NOVA BUS (VOLVO) Bus Assembly Plant | Plattsburgh, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop 140,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Developer: VIP Development Associates Nova Bus, a public transit vehicle manufacturer, headquartered in St-Eustache, Quebec, Canada (a division of Volvo Group), was looking to expand operations in the US. Acting […]
Price Rite Syracuse Community Grocery Store
Previous Next PRICE RITE 35,000 Square Foot Grocery Store | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 35,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Price Rite Supermarkets operates retail grocery stores throughout the Northeastern United States. This is the second project that VIP Structures has built for the grocery […]
Greenpac Paper Mill
Previous Next GREENPAC MILL Manufacturing Facility | Niagara Falls, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 435,000 SF TEAM Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Norampac, a Division of Cascades Canada ULC, hired VIP’s team to provide architectural design and general contractor services to construct Greenpac Mill, LLC (Greenpac), a state-of-the-art containerboard mill located in Niagara Falls, […]
Useppa Island Cottages
Previous Next Useppa Island Cottages PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop TEAM Design-Build Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: VIP Structures Developer: VIP Development Associates South Knoll Cottage, Useppa Island, Florida: South Knoll Cottage was designed to take full advantage of all that Useppa Island has to offer. Wide breezy porches, private bedroom terraces and an enclosed third-floor lookout […]
Fast Tracking Solutions
Previous Next FAST TRACKING SOLUTIONS New Office | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 2,974 SF Design-Build TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates VIP Structures worked with Fast Tracking Solutions Inc. (FTS), a Rochester–based staffing and recruiting firm, to design and build their new Syracuse office. The new 2,974sf office, […]
Assumption Cemetery
Assumption Cemetery Historic Renovation | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Historic Renovation SF 1,200 TEAM Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Assumption Cemetery hired VIP’s integrated team to provide design and construction services for the renovation of one of its oldest structures, which dates back to 1894. All systems within the building needed replacing […]
CNY Community Foundation
Previous Next CNY Community FOundation Historic Renovation for Agency New Headquarters | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 24,140 SF Design-Build Renovation Adaptive Re-Use TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Established in 1927, the CNY Community Foundation was looking to relocate their operations into the historic University Club Building, located in the […]
Pathfinder Bank
Previous Next PATHFINDER BANK at PIKE BLOCK Office Renovation | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build-Develop SF 4,375 TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Developer: VIP Development Associates Pathfinder Bank desired a presence in the downtown Syracuse market place. They decided Pike Block, an urban mixed-use redevelopment project, […]
Brooklyn Pickle
Previous Next BROOKLYN PICKLE Restaurant Expansion | Syracuse, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 1,600 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Founded in 1975, Brooklyn Pickle is a New York City-style deli and catering company located in Syracuse, NY. With two thriving locations, one on Burnet Avenue on the […]
Catskill Recreation Center
Previous Next THE CATSKILL RECREATION CENTER Aquatic and Fitness Center | Arkville, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 20,000 SF Design-Build TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates The Catskill Recreation Center was the Gould family’s vision as a way for them to give back to the community where they have lived […]
Lasik MD
Previous Next LASIK MD Medical Office Renovation | 1304 Buckley Road PROJECT INFORMATION 4,680 SF Medical Office Renovation Design-Build-Develop TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Developer: VIP Development Associates LASIK MD Vision Surgical Center project delivers a 4,680sf high-tech, contemporary space that is comfortable and inviting to patients. Located within 1304 Buckley […]
Northwood School
Previous Next NORTHWOOD SCHOOL Building Renovations | Lake Placid, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design-Build 110,000 SF TEAM Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Located in the Adirondack Mountains of Lake Placid, New York, Northwood School is a private college preparatory boarding and day school for boys and girls in grades 9-12 […]
Grober Nutrition
Previous Next Grober Nutrition Animal Feed Production Facility, Auburn, NY PROJECT INFORMATION Design New Construction 50,000 SF TEAM MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Construction: Hueber Breuer This Canadian based dairy company turned to VIP for architecture and engineering support to build their new animal feed production facility; which is the first Grober […]
HP Hood
HP Hood Dairy Plant Expansion, Oneida, NY PROJECT INFORMATION 50,000 SF TEAM Design-Build Construction: VIP Structures MEP Engineering: IPD Engineering Architecture: VIP Architectural Associates Founded in 1846 in Charlestown, MA, by Harvey Perley Hood, the HP Hood company has extended its New England roots, and today is a national company distributing dairy products throughout the […]