VIP’s Adaptive Reuse of a Former Industrial Landmark
VIP’s adaptive reuse of Syracuse’s former Post Standard building continues to gain regional attention, with the Central New York Business Journal’s (CNYBJ) Revitalize Syracuse special publication highlighting VIP’s progress on the second phase of redevelopment. The feature, titled “VIP Building Apartments in 2nd phase of The Post Redevelopment,” spotlights the progress and value of the […]
Property Managers: Here’s Why Resident Feedback is Important
From a building owner’s perspective, the goal is to create a safe and efficient building. From a property manager’s perspective, the goal is to ensure residents are satisfied with their living space. How can the two perspectives be better integrated? By instituting a formal resident feedback process. In our world where user reviews are everything, […]
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 […]
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.
Growing Interest for Living in Downtown Syracuse, Occupancy Stands at 97%
The growth of mixed-use development and residential shifts towards urbanization and downtown living have been closely monitored trends over the past decade. There are a number of benefits to developing properties of this type that include integrated management and financial incentives. A growth in interest in downtown often helps revitalize residential and commercial buildings as […]
The Growth of Mixed-Use Development
Upstate New York cities like Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse have all witnessed a growth in downtown living through the trend of urbanization over the past decade. Developers continue to look for ways to revitalize deteriorated buildings and unused spaces in downtown areas of cities and transform them into new residential and commercial space. In many […]
Urbanization and the Increased Demand for Downtown Construction
The term urbanization refers to the growing number of people living and moving to urban areas. This is part of a historical change in society as populations have shifted from rural to urban living over the past several years. A report from Forbes.com stated large pools of young college-educated workforces are leading the way in […]
VIP Partners with 900 East Fayette Group LLC for Historic Renovation
VIP construction will begin work on historic 900 East Fayette Street as the general contractor this spring.