Four ÍøÆØÃÅ projects have been honored in the ENR Regional Best Projects competition. Held annually by Engineering News-Record, the competition recognizes construction projects across the U.S. – based on geographic region. ÍøÆØÃÅ earned recognition for four New York projects from ENR East:
The Cornell University Computing & Information Science (CIS) building received a Best Project Award in the Higher Education/Research category. The 134,972-SF building with two four-story wings features maker space, builder labs, an active learning classroom, a coffee shop and collaborative commons areas on the ground floor, with research and administrative spaces on the upper floors.
The Oak Hill Country Club Master Plan Renovation & Expansion received a Best Project Award in the Sports/Entertainment category. The 85,000-SF project included 60,000 SF of renovations and a 25,000-SF addition to the existing clubhouse. The upgraded facility features a state-of-the-art ballroom, the Donald Ross Pub, spacious outdoor patios and enhanced dining and event areas.
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Performing Arts Center project received an Award of Merit in the Cultural/Worship category. The four-story, 50,000-SF facility features a 750-seat theater with two balconies and a restored, historic theater organ. In addition to the main performance hall, the facility includes dedicated rehearsal space, costume and scene shops, office areas, and a variety of public and backstage support spaces.
The Saratoga County Airport New Terminal Building and Jet Hangar received an Award of Merit in the Airport/Transit category. This project involved the construction of a new fixed-base operator terminal building and an adjacent 20,000-SF jet hangar. The new terminal features a spacious lobby, passenger waiting area, rental car counter, pilot lounge, conference room and on-site restaurant.
For the full list of ENR New York Regional Best Projects Award winners, The awards will be presented at a ceremony in New York City later this year.


