In 1962, New York officials set up the State University Construction Fund to expedite creation of the State University of New York (SUNY) campus system, double enrollment and give schools a unified appearance based on design guidelines created through coordinated master plans.

At 103 years old, O'Connell Electric Co. has worked in every industry sector while staying close to its upper New York state home base.

When the Gilbanes established a construction firm in 1873, their aim was to provide a good living for family members immigrating from Ireland.

The New York region's crowded roster of huge transportation projects now under way all have complex plans, billion-dollar budgets and daunting construction challenges and are expected to bolster the construction industry's core infrastructure market for years to come.

When Brookfield Office Properties unveiled plans to develop a long dormant site on Manhattan's West Side last year, it would have been fair to question whether the global firm would complete the $4.6-billion project.

From office buildings to sports arenas to subway stations and movie studios, family-owned E-J Electric Installation has consistently added to its portfolio of services and projects.

Daytime television gained some viewers during the recession, which was not such a bad thing for some specialty contracting firms, says Zach McGuire, MasTec Inc. advanced technology group president.

As the economy continues to strengthen, the private sector markets—particularly residential and commercial—are beginning to drive the region's construction activity.

With 48 years in construction, Torcon is a strong player in the tristate region with a track record of going after highly complex projects in R&D and health care.

If there is a bellwether for the region's commercial development market, it is Gensler.