Building Knowledge

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” examined how the recently-passed N.Y. State Budget will affect the building, realty and construction sectors. The segment also took a look at the current conditions of the building and remodeling industries in New York State. Michael Fazio, the Executive Vice President of The New York State Builders Association (NYSBA), was the guest. Michael was a guest on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). He is well-known for his efforts in representing issues affecting the building, realty and construction sectors.

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This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” delivered a warning to Residential and Commercial Building Owners and Managers in the New York metropolitan area – be prepared for the upcoming Hurricane Season. There have been consistent reports in the media from experts who are stressing that an extremely active Atlantic Hurricane Season is ahead. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1st through November 30th. This segment’s guest was Stuart Betheil, the principal of Fleet West Management Corporation, which is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. Stuart discussed the need to prepare for what could be a serious situation for the New York metro region. An expert on Disaster Preparedness and Responses, Stuart was a regular guest on the former radio shows of the BRI. He has spoken at many Membership Meetings and Seminars of the BRI that reviewed the importance of Disaster Preparedness and the proper responses to disasters. Stuart is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) of the BRI.

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How Boards of Directors of Co-ops and Condos Should Prepare For - and Conduct – Their Respective Annual Meetings” was reviewed in this segment. Our guest was David Amster, Chairman of The Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA) of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI), which is known as “ACMA.” ACMA is a component association of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) and is composed of some of the largest property management companies in the New York metropolitan area. David is also the principal of Prime Locations, a property management company that is based in Yonkers in Westchester County in New York State. Dave was a regular guest on the former radio shows of the BRI. This episode is “a must-listen” for Boards of Directors of Co-ops and Condos, as well as for their Managing Agents.

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This segment of “Building Knowledge” examines the New York metro area’s remodeling markets and what could be ahead for them. The episode has three guests – Michael Murphy, Chair of the Remodelers Advisory Council (RAC) of the BRI, and Daniel Dawkins and Michael Kowgios, Board Members of the Remodelers Advisory Council (RAC) of the BRI. Michael Murphy is the Director of Business Development for Murphy Brothers Contracting, which is based in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Daniel Dawkins is the principal of Dawkins Development Group, which is based in White Plains, N.Y., and Michael Kowgios is the principal of Sunrise Building and Remodeling, which is based in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. The trio regularly participated in the former radio shows of the BRI. Building and materials costs, supply and demand, and general topics pertaining to the remodeling markets in the New York metro area are among the topics discussed in this episode.

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This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” examines the many challenges facing Owners and Managers of Multifamily Buildings and Complexes in the New York metropolitan area. Our guest is Alana Ciuffetelli, Chair of the Apartment Owners Advisory Council (AOAC) of the BRI. The Apartment Owners Advisory Council, also known as the AOAC, represents hundreds of Building Owners and Managers in the Westchester County and Mid-Hudson Region. Alana is also the principal of 3C Realty Inc., which is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State.

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Michael Rosenberg, the President and Chief Executive Officer of M&R Windows of New York, a member of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), is our guest. Michael was a regular guest on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). In this episode, Michael highlights the importance of maintaining windows and doors in certain climates. He also reviews his views on a new grant program that helps Building Owners and Managers with expenses associated with Window Repairs and Replacements. Michael also expresses his opinions on the current business climate in the New York metropolitan area and the challenges that business owners throughout the region are facing.

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This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” features Leilani Yizar-Reid, a Team Leader at The Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center, as the guest. Leilani covered many issues regarding Employees who are consumed by gambling. She also reviewed what Employers need to know about gambling scenarios. Leilani addressed the topic of this episode on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), as well as at the January 19th, 2023 General Membership Meeting of the BRI.

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This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” issues a look at the re-development of underutilized properties. Our guest is Steven Wrabel, Esq., a partner with the law firm of McCullough Goldberger and Staudt, LLP, Attorneys At Law. McCullough Goldberger and Staudt is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. Steve has been a regular guest on the radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). During Episode 13, he issues a comprehensive overview on the re-development of underutilized properties. He also provides his views on key issues currently facing the building, realty and construction sectors.

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Jeff speaks to guest Lisa Scherrer - the Chief Executive Director of The New Crystal Restoration Enterprises. She provides a look into restoration processes that should be followed by both building owners and property managers after a disaster. The New Crystal Restoration Enterprises is based in Port Chester in Westchester County in New York State.

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Wilson Kimball, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) in Westchester County, in New York State, was the guest for this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Wilson Kimball is also the Executive Director of the New York State Public Housing Authority Directors Association (NYSPHADA). Four topics were examined in this episode: 1) Why N.Y. State Should Be Spending Money To Shore Up Existing Affordable Housing; 2) Methods to Support Affordable Housing Without Raising Taxes; 3) Wilson Kimball’s new role at the New York State Public Housing Authority Directors Association (NYSPHADA); 4) The Green Initiatives of The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) and why the organization supports Passive House Approaches to Building. Wilson Kimball was a first-time guest on “Building Knowledge.”

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