In New York, Consigli received the Best Project Award in the K-12 Education category, as well as Awards of Merit in both the K-12 Education and the Restoration/Renovation categories. In New England, Consigli received the Best Project Award in the Higher Education/Research category and an Award of Merit in the Energy/Industrial category.

Read more about each of the five award-winning projects below:

ENR New York Awards
Best K-12 Education Project: Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for Performing Arts
Consigli transformed Emma Willard School’s historic, century-old Alumnae Chapel into a state-of-the-art performing arts center and community hub, preserving 80% of the original structure to avoid 6,000 metric tons of embodied carbon. The renovation restored the limestone façade, slate roof, and baroque organ while adding a 20,000-square-foot subterranean arts wing beneath a green roof to expand theater, music, and dance resources—all designed for enhanced acoustics, sustainability and modern functionality.

K-12 Education Award of Merit: Allen Center for the Creative Arts and Technology
Hackley School’s Allen Center for the Creative Arts and Technology is a new 50,000 sq. ft. hub for creative learning, complete with a 550-seat auditorium, black box theater, art gallery and advanced digital media labs. Built with 700 tons of steel to achieve its striking curvature and cantilevers, the LEED Gold-certified facility integrates layered acoustic systems and a rainwater harvesting green roof for sustainability. Consigli overcame significant site challenges, including excavating more than 15,000 cubic yards of granite and installing over 300 rock nails for stabilization, while minimizing disruption to campus operations.

Restoration/Renovation Award of Merit: NYBCe Consolidated Campus
To create New York Blood Center (NYBC) Enterprises’ first-ever consolidated campus, Consigli transformed the former Avon headquarters into a 185,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that houses NYBC’s lifesaving research, blood collection, and cell therapy manufacturing operations. The adaptive reuse project integrated 600+ pieces of lab equipment within the existing footprint, leveraging five low-clearance mechanical mezzanines and advanced laser scanning for precision. Featuring high-efficiency heat pumps with heat recovery and a specialized vivarium, the facility sets a new standard for sustainable laboratory design in urban environments.

ENR New England Awards
Best Higher Education/Research Project: Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT and Harvard
Ragon 2.0 in Kendall Square creates a 323,000-square-foot hub for cutting-edge medical research, featuring advanced wet and dry labs, tissue culture rooms, and a vivarium. Its centerpiece—a dramatic single-helix staircase—connects collaborative spaces within a complex façade of 15 systems, 120,000 square feet of curtain wall, and a mass timber skylight. Built on a tight urban site with extensive prefabrication and design-assist coordination, the LEED Gold-certified, all-electric-ready building exceeds efficiency goals by 60%, incorporating triple-pane glazing, heat recovery systems, and a vegetated roof for sustainability and urban ecology.

Energy/Industrial Award of Merit: UNH Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Tank
Consigli and its energy division, Arch Energy, delivered a 1.4-million-gallon Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tank for the University of New Hampshire—an innovative solution equivalent to a 15,000-kWh battery. Designed to store 10,400 ton-hours of chilled water for release during peak demand, the $10.3 million project significantly reduces energy costs and environmental impact. Delivered using a design-build approach, the team overcame confined-space and high-angle challenges with enhanced safety protocols and community training. As a cornerstone of UNH’s WildCAP climate action plan, the TES tank sets a model for higher education decarbonization and long-term sustainability.

Project teams recognized by ENR’s panel of judges were evaluated on their ability to overcome challenges, contribute to industry innovation and benefit the community, as well as overall excellence in design, construction and safety execution.

Award-winning projects and teams will be honored at regional event celebrations this winter, as well as featured in ENR’s November issue.

Learn more about the ENR Regional Best Projects Awards here.

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With more than 35 years of engineering and construction experience in healthcare, Dunne brings extensive expertise in ground-up development, asset repositioning and the management of public-private partnerships throughout the firm’s regional markets.

She has led master planning and large-scale, complex institutional projects for leading healthcare and hospital systems, including NYU Langone, Northwell Health, New York-Presbyterian, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Montefiore Einstein, Mount Sinai and the Hospital for Special Surgery. A civil and environmental engineer, Dunne has held senior leadership roles guiding project teams through entitlement processes, stakeholder coordination, programming and the delivery of complex design and construction.

“Raffaela’s insight into the healthcare market, paired with her proven ability to drive growth through strong partnerships and collaboration, will be key to strengthening Consigli’s relationships and supporting our clients and project teams,” said Jeff Navin, Executive Vice President. “With her guidance, Consigli is well positioned to deliver even more value to our healthcare clients and support their long-term success.”

An active industry leader, Dunne currently serves as President of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP)’s North/Central New Jersey Chapter and as Secretary on the Board of Directors for AMFP’s Connecticut Chapter. Additionally, she is the Co-Chair of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee of New York Building Congress and serves on the New York Building Foundation’s Board of Governors.

She is also a mentor and advocate for women in the construction industry through her role on the Non-Traditional Employment for Women’s Ambassador Council and her involvement in Professional Women in Construction.

Learn more about Consigli’s healthcare work here.

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The Consigli Construction Co., Inc. team completed a meticulous transformation of the school’s historic Alumnae Chapel – built in 1910, and one of the campus’ original buildings – into a new performing arts center and community gathering space equipped with enhanced acoustics and critical modernizations.

The full-gut renovation of the century-old chapel included the preservation of its one-of-a-kind baroque organ, as well as the restoration of its limestone façade and a full replacement of its slate roof, including structural upgrades to the wood trusses that support the chapel’s iconic vaulted ceilings. Through the preservation of approximately 80% of the renovation’s original structure, Consigli was able to support long-term campus sustainability goals by avoiding an estimated 6,000 metric tons of embodied carbon

In addition to reimagining the school’s 44,000-square-foot stone chapel into a 450-seat concert hall, Consigli also added a new 20,000-square-foot subterranean arts wing adjacent to the chapel to further expand resources for theater, music and dance. Housed beneath an accessible green roof, the sustainable new space also reduces overall energy usage by leveraging its below-grade structure’s soil thermal mass.

In addition to its Best Project recognition, Consigli also received an Award of Merit in the K-12 category for Hackley School’s Allen Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, as well as in the Restoration/Renovation category for NYBC’s new consolidated campus.

Project teams recognized by ENR’s panel of judges were evaluated on their ability to overcome challenges, contribute to industry innovation and benefit the community, as well as overall excellence in design, construction and safety execution.

Read more about the project in ENR here.

Learn more about the ENR New York Regional Best Projects Awards here.

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This 50,000-sq-ft facility redefines creative learning spaces with a 550-seat auditorium, 100-seat black box theater, rehearsal and instructional areas, flexible computer science classrooms, and the school’s first art gallery. The building also features a senior painting studio, digital media labs, and a soaring atrium that connects all levels.

Delivering this complex project required overcoming significant site challenges, including excavating more than 15,000 cubic yards of granite and installing over 300 rock nails for stabilization, while minimizing disruption to campus operations.

The structure’s unique curvature and three massive cantilevers demanded 700 tons of steel—double the typical tonnage for a building of this size. Acoustic performance was also prioritized throughout the five-story building, incorporating layered soundproofing, STC-rated doors and specialized flooring to ensure optimal sound quality and control.

Additionally, the Allen Center achieved LEED Gold certification and incorporates innovative sustainability features including a unique rainwater harvesting system that supports irrigation for the building’s green roof – enhancing the campus ecosystem – while also functioning as a sound-dampening element of the new theater.

In addition to this award, Consigli also received an Award of Merit in the Renovation/Restoration category for its work with New York Blood Center Enterprises on its new campus, as well as the top project award in the K-12 Education category for Emma Willard School’s Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts.

Project teams recognized by ENR’s panel of judges were evaluated on their ability to overcome challenges, contribute to industry innovation and benefit the community, as well as overall excellence in design, construction and safety execution.

Read more about the project in ENR here.

Learn more about the ENR Regional Best Projects Awards here.

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An innovative adaptive reuse project, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. transformed the former Avon corporate headquarters into a new, state-of-the-art hub for NYBC, bringing its tri-state operations – including lifesaving research, blood collections, processing and cell therapy manufacturing – into its first-ever consolidated campus.

The 185,000-square-foot facility underwent a comprehensive transformation to accommodate more than 600 pieces of laboratory equipment within its existing footprint. Unable to expand outward, the project team maximized every square inch of interior space while integrating complex building systems into five mechanical mezzanines, each with only 7 feet of slab-to-deck height. Early laser scanning and fast-tracked demolition provided precise as-built conditions, enabling efficient design and installation.

Sustainability was a key focus, with high-efficiency air source heat pumps featuring heat recovery supporting both heating and cooling—setting a benchmark for sustainable laboratory design in urban environments. The project also included a vivarium constructed as a concrete masonry unit structure within the existing building, featuring a cast-in-place concrete deck with more than 250 coordinated penetrations to meet stringent structural and environmental performance standards.

In addition, Consigli also earned regional project honors in the K-12 Education category. The firm received an Award of Merit for Hackley School’s Allen Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, as well as the category’s Best Project Award for Emma Willard School’s Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts.

Project teams recognized by ENR’s panel of judges were evaluated on their ability to overcome challenges, contribute to industry innovation and benefit the community, as well as overall excellence in design, construction and safety execution.

Read more about the project in ENR here.

Learn more about the ENR Regional Best Projects Awards here.

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In partnership with the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM), BridgeTower Media and the Rochester Business Journal, Best Companies Group uses a research-driven program to recognize companies for their employment practices and efforts to create an environment where people love to work. Rankings were determined using a two-part survey process, which assessed information provided by employers about benefits, policies, practices and other general data, as well as an evaluation of employees’ workplace experience.

Bill Allan, Regional Director – Hudson Valley, accepts the Best Companies to Work for in New York award on Consigli’s behalf at the celebration event on April 10, 2025.

In addition to benefits supporting the physical and mental health of employees and their families, Consigli also provides its employees with 24 hours of paid volunteer time, generous 401K matching, fitness reimbursement and wellness incentives, summer Fridays, parental leave and a culture that encourages work life balance. Various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) also work collaboratively and thoughtfully to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

Consigli has been consistently named a Best Place to Work regionally in Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Washington, D.C., and has previously been recognized nationally as a Forbes Best Employer and by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces.

To view the full list of the 2025 Best Companies to Work for in New York, click here.

To read more in the Rochester Business Journal, click here.

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This new recognition introduces many of the master builders who are shaping and reshaping the physical landscape in New York City and across the state. Replacing the outlet’s Construction Power 100 List, which recognized Consigli leadership in both 2024 and 2023, this list highlights prominent figures in the construction industry, as well as under-the-radar players who are quietly advancing major projects, driving innovation and influencing public policy in the sector.

Steve Sommer has more than three decades of wide-ranging experience leading some of the New York City Metropolitan area’s most notable and challenging projects and has collaborated with high-profile clients across key market sectors. He was previously honored by City & State NY in 2024 on its Construction Power 100 List.

Cameron Dake plays a critical role in Consigli’s regional business development efforts, having significantly expanded the firm’s portfolio across markets and built meaningful relationships with leading clients and developers throughout New York and New Jersey.

Read more about Steve and Cameron and view the full list of Trailblazers in Construction here.

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The Davis Center, the College’s center for the advancement of institutional diversity, equity and inclusion, connects multiple buildings on campus and transformed existing facilities to better reflect the Center’s mission and serve current and future academic and cultural needs. Through a major new addition and comprehensive energy retrofit renovations to the 19^th century Rice and Jenness Houses, the new Davis Center provides fully accessible resources and community spaces for students and faculty.

Utilizing mass timber and engineered wood hybrid materials, the all-electric project removed fossil fuel-based heating systems and was built to rigorous environmental standards to support the College’s commitment to sustainability. It is targeting Petal Certification under the Living Building Challenge, as well as strict Energy Use Index requirements to reduce energy loads on campus.

Project teams recognized by ENR’s panel of judges were evaluated on their ability to overcome challenges, contribute to industry innovation and benefit the community, as well as overall excellence in design, construction and safety execution.

Learn more about the project here.

View the full list of ENR New England’s 2024 honorees here.

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Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1979, the Lendlease New York office is one of the leading providers of construction services in the New York metropolitan area with leading expertise in healthcare, life sciences, residential and mixed-use. As the builder of many iconic NYC projects, including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Central Park Tower, Columbia University, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Expansion and the American Museum of Natural History, Lendlease provides extensive knowledge and capabilities as well as a diverse portfolio in the greater New York market.

“Expanding our New York and New Jersey portfolio with the addition of Lendlease, a highly complementary business to ours, signifies our dedication to growth and excellence in this core market,” said Anthony Consigli, CEO of Consigli Construction Co., Inc. “As we leverage our combined strengths, expertise, and capabilities, we’re poised to deliver heightened value to our clients with the greater ability to tackle more complex and ambitious projects. Consigli and Lendlease have a successful and longstanding relationship working as partners on many projects, and this acquisition is a natural fit.”

“I am extremely proud of all that our team has accomplished over the last 45 years, and this transaction is a testament to our New York office’s significant track record of successfully delivering world-class projects. As we have built our relationship over the years, I have long admired Consigli’s leadership and commitment to quality, safety and customer service,” said Claire Johnston, CEO, Lendlease Americas. “As Lendlease’s global strategy is redirecting its construction and development focus more closely to Australia, I am confident that our teams, under the trusted Consigli leadership, will ensure the future success for our clients and our people.”

“The Lendlease New York and New Jersey construction teams continue to execute highly desirable construction projects, particularly in the Healthcare and Life Sciences market,” said Laura Bush, Consigli Regional Director, New York City Metro. “Our mutual dedication to fostering strong client relationships will be a cornerstone of this combination, and our highly complementary businesses and cultures will propel us forward. Consigli has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in New York, and we are thrilled to welcome the Lendlease New York and New Jersey team to our family.”

“In combining our New York construction expertise with Consigli, we will increase our value and services we can offer clients all while continuing to deliver innovative projects for world-class hospitals, global leading pharmaceutical companies and premier New York developers,” said Steven Sommer, Executive General Manager and President, East Coast Construction, Lendlease Americas. “With this transaction, we are uniting our complimentary cultures that value creating sustainable, thriving communities for our customers and for our people.”

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Best Companies to Work for in New York is a research-driven program that examines a company’s practices, programs and benefits and also surveys its employees for their perspectives. Through this evaluation, Best Companies to Work for in New York identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment in New York in three categories: small companies, medium companies and large companies.

Consigli was honored as a large company and was recognized for its commitment to creating an environment where people love to come to work. Rankings were determined using a two-part survey process, which assessed information provided by employers about benefits, policies, practices and other general data, as well as an evaluation of employees’ workplace experience.

In addition to benefits supporting the physical and mental health of employees and their families, Consigli also provides its employees with paid volunteer time, generous 401K matching, fitness reimbursement and wellness incentives, summer Fridays, parental leave and a culture that encourages work life balance. Various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) also work collaboratively and thoughtfully to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

Members of the Consigli team from the New York City, Capital Region, Pleasant Valley and Westchester offices attended the awards celebration in Albany, NY where this year’s winners were honored.

To read more about the 2023 honorees in the Rochester Business Journal, click here.

To learn more about the Best Companies to Work for in New York program, click here.

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