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Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs November 30, 2022

Knock Out and Win the Punch List Before Construction

Prepare for the Punch List before, during, and after construction.


Building Systems & Technology July 7, 2020

UV Disinfect on Demand – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series

A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.


Building Systems & Technology June 23, 2020

Restrooms – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series

A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.


Development & Capital Projects May 28, 2020

Delivering News, Good or Bad, is Key to Your Successful Construction Project

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” – George Bernard Shaw


Risk & Regulatory May 14, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of May 14, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island – Updates from New York State regarding Phase One Construction Guidelines


Risk & Regulatory May 6, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of May 6, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 30, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 30, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 10, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 10, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 8, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 8, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 6, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 6, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory March 30, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 3, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Leasing & Transaction Strategy September 24, 2019

New Priorities Reshape Corporate Relocation Efforts

As published in The Hauppauge Reporter By Richard NeumanVice President & Long Island Market LeadProject and Development ServicesJLL Relocating businesses are focusing their efforts on…


Development & Capital Projects August 12, 2019

Turning Developments into Destinations

As published in The Hauppauge Reporter By Richard Neuman Vice President & Long Island Market Lead Project and Development Services JLL As people continue to…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 10, 2019

Office transformations can be fun and engaging. “Pilots” lead the way.

Pilot furniture programs can go a long way towards decreasing uncertainty and increasing engagement. As published in the Hauppauge Reporter By Richard Neuman Vice President…


Development & Capital Projects March 4, 2019

Technology, Creative Firms Flock to Converted Industrial Spaces

Industrial buildings offer tremendous value-add opportunity for developers with unique vision As published in the Hauppauge Reporter By Richard Neuman Vice President & Long Island…


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