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LaBella Associates has enhanced its renewable energy suite of offerings with the acquisition of Solar Ground-N-Pound of Hamlin. Solar Ground-N-Pound focuses on preparing the ground for solar panels and then constructing the mounting and installation of the panels. “Renewable energy has ...

Redevelopment of residential space in the former Sibley Building by Boston-based WinnCompanies is complete, as Liberty Lofts at Sibley Square were christened on Thursday morning. The 104 units, billed as workforce apartments, are located on floors two through five at ...

While alterations to classroom design have been necessary in order for school districts to safely reopen, a senior project manager at SWBR believes educators have a chance to re-imagine what learning looks like far beyond the upcoming school year. Joseph ...

Five college students and three 2020 high school graduates received annual scholarships totaling $15,000 from the Rochester Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and The Architectural Foundation of Greater Rochester. A.J. Gartland, who attends SUNY Alfred State, received $3,500 ...

Since March, most Americans have been spending more time at home. The results of this situation have created a massive demand on home improvement projects and caused even more disruption in an already strained materials supply chain (lumber, for instance, ...

Certain COVID-related adjustments that the local real estate market has had to make over the past few months are likely to stick over the long-term, local experts say. “Many of the tools we had traditionally relied on aren’t available now,” ...

The glory days as a hotel had long since passed for the Normandie building on Alexander Street. Gone, too, were the times when the dining and drinking establishments inside the one-time landmark could make money. Or draw clientele. And in ...

Two local firms specializing in engineering, planning and architecture — and whose offices on the west side of downtown Rochester are all of two blocks apart — were named to the Zweig Group’s 2020 Hot Firms List. Barton & Loguidice ranked 71st ...

Back in 1988, Robert Cantwell followed three co-workers from Sear-Brown to a newly formed engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm. He apparently made the right move, because he never left. But after 32 years at BME Associates, Cantwell will say ...

After a decade in mothballs, the Bull’s Head neighborhood revitalization project is moving forward and the city of Rochester is seeking a master developer. The city has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), hoping interested parties apply for the development ...

Four local businesses were named to the “Fortune 30 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in New York,” with First American Equipment Finance of Fairport ranked No. 2. ESL Federal Credit Union was ranked eighth, LaBella Associates 17th and The Bonadio ...

When it comes to creating and re-creating houses, Kim Bailey could best be described as an artist. She can turn mundane and well-worn into vibrant and eclectic, whether it’s with reclaimed wood framing and custom-milled moldings or hand-crafted counter tops ...

LaBella Associates is growing yet again after completing the acquisition of Harmony Architectural Associates, PC, of Syracuse. Harmony has more than 45 years of experience over a wide range of commercial and residential architectural projects, including design-build. It’s the fifth ...

With a combined 77 years of service at Passero Associates, the three members of the executive committee — two newcomers, one holdover — are poised to maintain a 48-year tradition of excellence at the firm. But new CEO Andrew Holesko, new ...

Rochester-based architecture, engineering and planning firm Bergmann has launched an in-demand practice to assist highly specialized industries. The Science, Technology & Industry practice (STI) combines Bergmann’s experience in engineering design services for manufacturing and research clients with recently added planning ...