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Watch the BBG Visitor Center's Living Roof Installation!

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2012-02-03T12:46:09-08:00

BBG Living Roof Installation from Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Vimeo.

When complete in spring 2012, the Garden�s new Visitor Center and Entrance will serve as a place of orientation, education and discovery. It will be a new milestone in the Garden�s history as its first �green� building, and a lasting exhibit for ecologically-sound design. Designed by New York�s Weiss/Manfredi Architects, the Visitor Center registered with the USGBC with a goal of LEED Gold certification.

For more information about this exciting project, please visit http://nextcentury.bbg.org/news/

9th Annual Benefit for a Friend

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2011-10-13T07:23:29-07:00

Since 2003, E.W. Howell has held an annual fundraiser entitled Benefit for a Friend. We are committed to helping on a local level and every dollar raised benefits local families in need. We have been very successful in previous years due to the overwhelming generosity of our participants.

This year's outing held on Monday September 19, 2011 at the Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside, NY. Thank you to all of the subcontractors who generously participate year after year, and to all the E.W. Howell employees who donated their time and effort make the outing a success.

Click here to see pictures from this year's event!

E.W. HOWELL HONORED FOR PERFORMING SOME OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY�S BEST CHARITABLE WORK IN 2010

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2011-03-30T07:44:12-07:00

Plainview�s E.W. Howell Co., LLC was honored for performing some of the construction industry�s best charitable work in 2010 for its efforts to help build the new Child Advocacy Center in Central Islip, NY. As a result, E.W. Howell was one of only five firms nationwide to win the AGC in the Community Award from the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, AGC Charities, Inc.

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) at The Pat and Mary Bagnato Place for Kids is an establishment dedicated to the care of child victims of physical and sexual abuse. The facility and program are managed and operated by the Hempstead NY based Education & Assistance Corporation (EAC).

E.W. Howell was responsible for building a new facility while not interrupting the operation of the existing facility. In the end, the firm completed the new facility while only having to close the existing one for two days. Not only did many of E.W. Howell�s employees work at no cost, but a lot of their subcontractors also donated their time and materials to complete the project.

AGC in the Community Award winners were selected by a panel of judges representing all areas of construction. Award entries were evaluated based on the level of commitment, the scope of the philanthropic efforts and the quality of the benefits to the community.

�E.W. Howell has been in business for over 100 years, and contributing to the community through charitable work has always been a part of our business philosophy�, said Howard Rowland, President of E.W. Howell. �We are grateful for the opportunity to help, and to give others the opportunity to do the same.�

In addition to receiving this award, E.W. Howell is being honored for building the Child Advocacy Center at EAC�s spring luncheon on Wednesday March 30th.

SUNY Stony Brook Southampton Library Receives LEED Gold Certification

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2011-01-14T07:36:45-08:00

Long Island General Contractor E.W. Howell is pleased to announce that SUNY Stony Brook Southampton Library has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

This project included a 25,000 SF renovation of the library at the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University. Designed by Mitchell | Giurgola Architects, the 2-story building is a student-centered space with two large comfortable seating lounges, conference rooms, a technology enhanced lecture hall; caf�; group study rooms; collaborative work spaces, and staff offices.

To be considered LEED certified, the library uses environmentally sustainable building materials and innovative construction strategies that conserve energy use and reduce the library�s operational costs. �Originally the building was going for LEED silver certification, but the project team was able to exceed the goals and achieve LEED gold instead�, said E.W. Howell project manager Travis Salvo who worked on this project.

From waste-water collection to skylights and energy efficient lighting systems, the building is designed to use fewer resources than a conventional building. In its construction, the building uses materials selected for durability, sustainability and limited environmental impact, while the furnishings meet FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and Greenguard certification. Overall, the building represents the Southampton campus� commitment to sustainability.

To see the rest of our LEED projects click here.

E.W. Howell In The Community: Completion of Child Advocacy Center

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2010-11-16T10:09:17-08:00

When the CEO of EAC, Lance Elder, was looking for help in building a new Child Advocacy Center, he turned to local union leaders for advice. Based on a longstanding reputation for excellence and experience in the industry, the unions recommended that EAC reach out to E.W. Howell for construction of their new facility. With well over a hundred years of building on Long Island, and a long history of charitable participation, E.W. Howell seemed like the right fit for the task at hand.

The new CAC, designed by Fusion Architecture, of Plainview NY, encompasses everything that could be needed, and everything that was lacking in the original CAC. The original building, a converted two-story dwelling, was barely serviceable, and far from ideal. It had small rooms, and had already been outgrown by the resident program many years prior. The new center however, is both user and visitor friendly. It�s a commercially designated structure with residential curb appeal, something the designers felt was important in creating a comforting atmosphere for the children who would eventually be walking through its doors.

The new CAC embraces many of the tenets of today�s green building movement including Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) foundation walls, Sprayed Icynene Foam insulation in the walls and ceilings, point-of-use domestic water heaters in the bathrooms, high-efficiency heating and cooling, and a 10KW solar PV system. Vendors donated materials, supplies, and equipment. Most subcontractors worked for little or no profit, some made partial donations, and yet others donated their labor and materials outright. Local Union affiliates provided varying degrees of assistance to the project.

The medical exam room contains state-of-the-art photo-documentation equipment, privacy glazing on the windows, and is equipped with everything needed for complete physical exam. Results from testing, testimonies, and even video from the observation room at the CAC, are fully admissible as evidence in court through special agreement with the county, all intended to lessen further trauma to the victim.

The new center recently held its grand opening ceremony on October 21, 2010. At this event, representatives of the EAC were visibly thrilled with the finished product and the work E.W. Howell and Fusion Architecture had completed.

To see our other charitable contributions, click here.

Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center named Green Project of the Year

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2010-10-29T14:35:30-07:00

Long Island general contractor E.W. Howell is pleased to announce the completion of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook University. This project recently received the Green Project of the Year from NY Construction magazine�s Best of 2010 award competition. An independent jury of industry experts judged nearly 180 nominated projects and deemed 31 of them as award winners. The jury awarded projects based on entry criteria including project management and client service, safety, design and functionality. You can view the full list of winners here.

Designed by Flad Architects the AERTC project included new construction of a two-story 43,000 SF lab building devoted to research on alternative fuels and energy conservation. The state-of-the-art building will be the most energy efficient building in the state, and only one of 26 in the nation to get the top platinum rating from the USGBC.

�While many buildings nowadays are being built to receive LEED certifications, very few are built for LEED platinum�, says E.W. Howell�s project executive Bob Timperio.

Building Features / LEED Elements

Achieving a platinum rating means the building has achieved maximum energy efficiency in five distinct categories: sustainable site, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, material & resources and indoor environmental quality. To accomplish this, landscaping that requires no irrigation was used, as well as a system for collecting rain water on the roof which will be used for flushing toilets. During construction, over 20% of recycled building materials were used, and at least 75% of construction waste was diverted to recycling sites. Perhaps one of the most interesting features of the center are the solar panels on the fa�ade of the building that help to harvest the energy from the sun to use for the buildings daily functions. These solar shading systems offer designers the opportunity for distinctive architectural impact, while reducing solar heat gains. All of these features are projected to have energy cost savings of 25%.

AERTC Benefits

Occupants of the new AERTC will develop clean and economical energy strategies through research, technical applications, and professional and public outreach. They will research and promote every area of alternative energy, including solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells, geothermal, biomass and nano-technology. As a result, the $35 million energy center will work to make alternative energy available to everyone and establish Long Island as a leader in the growing alternative energy sector.

8th Annual Benefit for a Friend

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2010-09-21T14:28:28-07:00

This year's outing held on Monday September 20, 2010 at the Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside, NY. Thank you to all of the subcontractors who generously participate year after year, and to all the E.W. Howell employees who donated their time and effort make the outing a success.

Click here to see pictures from this year's event!

E.W. HOWELL AWARDED $34 MILLION CONTRACT AT BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2010-08-17T09:47:33-07:00

Plainview, NY�August 17, 2010�E.W. Howell, one of the region�s leading general contracting and construction management firms is pleased to announce the award for general construction services for the Laboratory Office Buildings (LOB�s) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). The LOB project is part of the National Synchrotron Light Source II construction, which will be the world�s most advanced storage ring light source when complete in 2015.

E.W. Howell will construct three LOB�s with various laboratories and offices. The project will provide 124,000 square feet of lab and office space for NSLS-II. Occupancy of the first LOB is anticipated in 2012, with the balance of construction lasting through 2013.

Each LOB will feature a mix of wet labs, dry labs, fabrication/assembly shops, and tech spaces that have easy access to the NSLS-II experimental floor. Each building will have offices to accommodate up to 124 occupants. The buildings were designed to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

Funding for this new construction comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The NSLS-II project received $150 million in ARRA funding, $34 million of which is designated for the LOB�s contract.

When complete the new buildings will enable discovery-class science, including science that will drive abundant, safe, and clean energy technologies. The unique characteristics of NSLS-II will help scientists explore the grand challenges they face in developing new materials with advanced properties. It will pave the way to discoveries in physics, chemistry, and biology � advances that will ultimately enhance national security and help drive the development of abundant, safe, and clean energy technologies.

�This project is an important one for the Long Island economy and we are thrilled to be continuing our relationship with BNL�, says the President of E.W. Howell, Howard Rowland. At the height of construction hundreds of local jobs will be created from the hiring of local vendors and subcontractors.

E.W. Howell�s Experience at BNL

The newly awarded LOB project marks E.W. Howell�s fifth project at BNL since 2005. E.W. Howell also served as general contractor for the 65,000-square-foot Research Support Building, completed in 2006, and the 94,500-square-foot Center for Functional Nanomaterials, completed in 2007. Both buildings were awarded a LEED silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council, which evaluates buildings for sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental qualities. Currently, E.W. Howell is working on the Chilled Water Facility expansion and was recently awarded the 88,000 SF Interdisciplinary Science Building which will be built to attain a LEED gold certification.

E.W. HOWELL PROMOTES MICHAEL JOHNEAS TO VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2010-06-04T08:06:00-07:00

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Johneas to the position of Vice President of Administration. Michael�s promotion is in recognition of his tremendous success as a Project Executive for numerous accounts over the years, as well as the firm�s need for day-to-day administrative oversight. Michael played an integral part in facilitating, organizing and successfully relocating E.W. Howell�s Corporate Office to Plainview in April.

Michael Johneas joined E.W. Howell in September of 1992 as an Assistant Project Manager on the first Wal-Mart Store built on Long Island. From there, Michael became a Project Manager on projects for Arrow Electronics, Grumman, Sears, Hewlett Packard, Underwriters Laboratories, and Costco. During this time, Michael exhibited the qualities required in maintaining a loyal customer base with numerous clients, as well as the organizational and managerial skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Michael was previously promoted to Project Executive in December of 2002. He is currently overseeing projects including the Montaukett Learning Center in Riverhead, as well as Lowe�s stores located in Kings Plaza, Rosedale and Staten Island.

New Production Studio Complete at Kaufman Astoria Studios

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2010-05-04T09:14:55-07:00

E.W. Howell, one of the region�s leading general contracting and construction management firms Long Island General Contractor E.W. Howell is pleased to announce the completion of a new 40,000 SF production studio at Kaufman Astoria Studios. Located at 37th Street in Astoria, NY, Stage K features an 18,000 SF sound stage for film and television production along with 22,000 SF of support space for dressing rooms, offices, prop rooms, and makeup rooms.

The new studio will help to meet the increasing demand for more studio space in New York City. Janson Design Group designed the new facility that is estimated to create 400 new independent production related jobs through film or television production companies leasing space within the studio.

�Kaufman Astoria Studios is a historic landmark in New York with a long standing history in the entertainment industry. We are thrilled and honored to be able to add this notable project to our portfolio,� stated E.W. Howell President Howard Rowland.

About Kaufman Astoria Studios

Kaufman Astoria Studios is New York's premier film and television production complex and is the home of PBS's Sesame Street, as well as numerous independent films and smaller projects. Since it�s rebirth in 1980, Kaufman Astoria Studios has established itself as one of the largest and most sophisticated film and television production centers on the east cost.

NYU Steinhardt School of Music State-of-the-Art Teaching Studio Now Open

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2009-12-23T09:57:52-08:00

On December 7, 2009 New York University�s program in music technology unveiled a new state-of-the-art music technology facility, a 7,500 SF multifunctional teaching, recording, and research space. The new complex is distinguished by the James L. Dolan Music Recording Studio, a 25-seat control/classroom which features a fully automated 48 channel SSL console and the first Dangerous Music 10.2 surround installation in New York City. The facility includes a live performance room large enough to accommodate a small orchestra, several research laboratories, offices, a conference/seminar room and a large iso/drum booth.

One of the most technologically advanced audio teaching facilities in the United States, the new facility greatly enhances the existing 12 studios which house the music technology program of NYU�s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Internationally recognized, the music technology program at NYU Steinhardt prepares undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in sound engineering, computer music, audio-visual production and post-production, mastering, scoring for film and multimedia, audio for games, software development, and multimedia production.

Check out the NYU Music Technology Facility Audio Slide Show at:

http://vimeo.com/8033530

E.W. Howell Breaks Ground on Lowe�s Home Improvement Store

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2009-11-02T08:22:23-08:00

Woodbury, NY�October 29, 2009� E.W. Howell, one of the region�s leading general contracting and construction management firms broke ground this week on its ninth construction project for the giant do-it- yourself retailer Lowe�s. Staten Island Borough President James P. Molinaro joined E.W. Howell and Lowe�s executives as the first shovelful of dirt was unearthed at 661 Veterans Road West in Staten Island. E.W. Howell Vice President of Business Development Dominic Paparo Jr. made the announcement.

�We are proud to be a valued partner with one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world,� said Mr. Paparo. �Long term associations of the kind Howell enjoys with Lowe�s are a hallmark of our success, and an objective in all of our relationships.�

The new building, which is slated to be completed in the late fall of 2010, will feature 117,000 SF of retail space with an additional 22,000 SF garden center. In addition to this latest project, E.W. Howell has constructed Lowe�s stores in Garden City, NY; Brooklyn (Gowanus), NY; Union, NJ; Farmingdale, NY, Hicksville, NY, Clarkstown, NY, West Bay Shore, NY and Stony Brook, NY. Howell is also under contract to build new stores in Brooklyn at Kings Plaza, and in Rosedale, Queens.

E.W. Howell has carved a strong presence into the retail construction market, having constructed more than a dozen stores in the New York area for Target over the last decade, and recently built two Century 21 Department stores one in Rego Park, Queens and the other in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Other retail clients have included Costco Wholesale, Barnes & Noble, AMC Theaters.

Having earned a reputation for expertise, integrity and reliability over the course of more than one hundred years in the business, E.W. Howell is one of the most respected construction firms working in the New York metropolitan region. With offices in Manhattan and on Long Island, E. W. Howell has a distinguished history of diverse, quality projects and satisfied customers in New York City�s five boroughs, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley (NY) and Southern Connecticut. For more information please visit www.ewhowell.com.

Photo caption: E. W. Howell Breaks Ground on New Lowe�s Home Improvement Store E. W. Howell�s Vice President of Business Development Dominic Paparo Jr. (left) and Project Executive Michael Johneas flank Staten Island Borough President James P. Molinaro at groundbreaking ceremony for Lowe�s. E.W. Howell is building the new 117,000 SF store, its ninth construction project in the New York area for the do-it-yourself giant.

Greenburgh Library Projects Wins NY Construction's Best of '09 Award

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2009-10-23T07:41:40-07:00

The Greenburgh Public Library has received an Award of Merit by New York Construction News for its 46,000-square-foot building with a curved roof and 40-foot-high glass foyer overlooking Route 119. Construction of the $20.2 million project began in 2007. The library offers more than 50 public computers, 16,000 volumes and about 450 programs a year.

The award is given for unique building projects across the tri-state region. Out of 150 judged, the 45 Best Projects of 2009 include the new Yankee Stadium, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center and the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

Click here to see the full list of project winners.

E.W. Howell Project Earns Gold Certification

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2009-10-02T09:25:23-07:00

E.W. Howell, one of the region�s leading general contracting and construction management firms, was notified last week that the Howell-built Manhattanville College LEED Gold certification. Completed in March of 2008, the 35,000 square foot building is the third built by Howell to receive LEED certification, and the first to earn the Gold designation. The Student Center is the tenth LEED Gold building to be constructed in New York State under Version 2.1. Student Center for the Creative Arts has received

�The exacting standards of LEED Gold certification must be met throughout the design and construction process,� explained E. W. Howell President Howard Rowland. �A high level of expertise, careful attention to detail and scrupulous oversight of the building process is essential to meet these prerequisites. The construction phase is the realization of the architect�s vision and is what ultimately determines the LEED certification.�

Achieving LEED certification required the design team and E. W. Howell to consider LEED-specific requirements, options and documentation. Designed by Peter Gisolfi Associates, the Manhattanville project utilizes environmentally sustainable building materials and innovative construction strategies that conserve the Center�s overall energy and water use and reduce its operational costs. During construction E.W. Howell was able to divert 94 percent of all wastes from landfill disposal, utilized 18-percent recycled products and purchased 23.2 percent of project materials from regional sources. Fifty-two percent of the wood used came from certified forests, and low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants, as well as Green Label plus carpeting were also used. Solar collectors generate 13 percent of the building�s electricity.
Fiver projects currently being built by E.W. Howell have been registered with the USGBC with a certification goal of LEED silver of higher, including the 43,000 square foot Advanced Energy Research Laboratory on the SUNY Stony Brook campus. Designed to achieve platinum certification, the state-of-the-art facility will conduct research on alternative fuels and energy conservation.

�LEED certified buildings typically use resources more efficiently and provide healthier work and living environments, which contributes to higher productivity and improved health and comfort of those who work in and otherwise use the buildings,� added Rowland.

7th Annual Benefit for a Friend Outing

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2009-07-20T09:37:56-07:00

The 7th annual Benefit for a Friend golf outing will be held on September 21, 2009. View invitation and additional info here.

EWH Makes BD&C Giants 300 Top 80 Contractors List

E.W. Howell Co., LLC — 2009-07-20T09:28:46-07:00

Each spring, BD+C editors survey the country�s largest AEC firms in the nonresidential building industry. Companies are ranked across six categories�Architects (50), Architect/Engineers (50), Engineers (50), Engineer/Architects (50), Contractors (80), and Construction Managers (20)�based on the volume of commercial, institutional, industrial, and multifamily residential building work completed in 2008. Contractors and construction managers are ranked on the value of construction put in place. For multi-year jobs, only work from the survey year applies. EWH made the list of Top 80 Contractors - view the list here.

NEW YAPHANK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY PROJECT COMES AT AN IMPORTANT TIME FOR LI ECONOMY

E.W. Howell Co., Inc. — 2009-02-13T14:10:27-08:00

Long Island based contractor E.W. Howell Co., Inc. was recently awarded the New Replacement Correctional Facility in Yaphank, NY.

This 318,000 SF project includes the main building, male detention center, and an administrative building. The main building will be a one-story structural steel and masonry building and will include areas for booking, visitation, female housing, healthcare and mechanical rooms. The male detention center will be a 2-story structural steel building, consisting of pre-fabricated concrete cells with a capacity to hold 360 prisoners. The admi nistrative building will consist of an interior fit-out of the existing structure.

This $130 million project is the largest in size and scope for Suffolk County since the 1970�s, and comes at an important time for Long Island given the current state of the economy. The project will utilize a local preference law and project labor agreement. Sponsored by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, it requires all labor to come from local sources. The project will employ approximately 30 subcontractors and at the height of construction will employ 300 � 400 construction workers.

Wiedersum Associates Architects of Hauppauge, NY designed the correctional facility which will start in March 2009 and will take 2 � years to complete.

E.W. HOWELL GIVES THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH A NEW LIBRARY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

E.W. Howell Co., Inc. — 2009-01-07T14:08:38-08:00

12/23/2008 � E.W. Howell Co., Inc. recently completed The Town of Greenburgh�s new library which opened to the public on December 15, 2008. This project consisted of doubling the existing building�s square footage from 22,500 SF to 45,000 SF while upgrading the existing library to house a collection of 186,000 items, including books, periodicals, DVDs, videos, CDs and audio books.

Although not LEED certified, the building has sustainable features including:

- An underground closed loop Geothermal System which lowers day to day heating and cooling costs for a long term savings.

- Automatically controlled lighting that dims the lights in the main reading room in the daytime and save electricity.

- Local materials which helped to reduce trucking costs.

- A lobby floor made from recycled rubber tires.

Beatty, Harvey & Associates designed the new library which includes 28-foot glass walls and a dramatic curving roofline on its new eastern wing, a 140-foot-long reading room, and a cantilevered canopied roof over the main entrance.

The prominent building is situated on a major traffic artery (I-287) in Westchester County, and after a 22-month renovation stands ready to offer programs to the Greenburgh community for years to come.

E.W. HOWELL BUILDS TARGET SPONSORED GARDEN IN EAST HARLEM

E.W. Howell Co., Inc. — 2009-01-07T13:58:21-08:00

12/1/2008 � E.W. Howell Co., Inc. recently partnered with Target and New York Restoration Project on the Target East Harlem Community Garden. Located at 415-417 East 117th Street, the garden is outfitted with wind turbines and solar panels which power the 5,000 square foot garden�s LED (Light-Emitting Diode) energy efficient lighting and a built-in irrigation system. A rainwater harve

sting system collects rainwater for gardeners to nourish healthy vegetable and flower beds throughout the growing season, reducing the garden�s dependence on local water supply and therefore reducing expenses.

New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reclaiming and restoring New York City parks, community gardens and open space. Created by nationally acclaimed designer and television host Sean Conway the garden employs cutting-edge sustainable technology to eliminate dependence on outside energy. Conway�s design provides the East Harlem community a truly green space in which to relax, garden and enjoy time outdoors.

E.W. Howell was eager to get involved with this project given their long standing relationship with Target. Travis Salvo of E.W. Howell donated his time and services which included gathering donations from several local subcontractors. Companies such as Ruttura & Sons Construction, Sunrise Electric, Owens Brothers, Kamco Supply Company, and Avon Contractors donated labor and materials, helping to make this project a success.

Once a vacant lot, the newly renovated garden allows members of the East Harlem community to access an optimal growing environment as well as a neighborhood green for hosting events.

KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS GROUNDBREAKING

E.W. Howell Co., Inc. — 2009-01-07T13:56:55-08:00

10/20/08 � NEW YORK - On Monday October 20, 2008 the groundbreaking ceremony for Kaufman Astoria Studios' movie and TV stage took place and included guests such as Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Sesame Street�s Elmo.

The 40,000-sq. ft. studio, dubbed Stage K, sits on 36th Street between 34th and 35th Avenues, right across from the main KAS complex where "Sesame Street" makes its home alongside such programs as ABC's "Life on Mars" and Showtime�s "Nurse Jackie."

E.W. Howell Co., a New York based contractor is the construction manager for the project, which is designed by Janson Design Group. The Stage K building includes an 18,000 SF production studio with an estimated 22,000 SF for office space.

Dominic Paparo, Vice President of Business Development for E.W. Howell said, �We are thrilled about our involvement in such an exciting industry for NYC and our opportunity to construct an amazing studio for KAS.�

At the groundbreaking ceremony Mayor Michael Bloomberg emphasized the importance of the film and TV sectors to New York's economy, particularly amid an economic downturn.

The project is "an eagerly anticipated expansion" that will further strengthen the city's appeal, Bloomberg said.

"New York can compete with Hollywood like never before," he said.

This project is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2009.