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Building Knowledge

The Building & Realty Institute

Are you interested in what is happening in the building, realty and construction industries? Welcome to Building Knowledge, the podcast that covers key issues affecting these business communities. Powered by the BRI, the Building and Realty Institute, and hosted by associate executive director Jeff Hanley, this podcast will feature insight, innovation, and conversations, while providing a comprehensive overview of all that is happening in these fascinating sectors. We"ll raise some questions, find

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Episode 71: Examining the Roles of Community Housing...

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2025/06/16

In this episode of Building Knowledge with the BRI, we welcomed Ron Abad, CEO of Community Housing Innovations (CHI), for his first appearance on the show. The conversation explored CHI’s pivotal role in addressing housing needs across the New York metro area.Key topics included:A preview of CHI’s 2025 Homeownership Expo, happening June 28.The recent opening of a new affordable housing development in the North Bronx.CHI’s partnership as co-developer of the Mount Hope Affordable/Senior Housing

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Episode 70: A Discussion on the Current Conditions of...

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2025/06/11

Episode 70 of “Building Knowledge with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” dives into the current state of the remodeling market—locally and beyond.This episode offers a comprehensive look at remodeling activity in Westchester County, the Mid-Hudson region, and the broader New York metropolitan area, while also forecasting what may lie ahead for the industry.Joining us for the conversation:🔹 Michael Murphy, President of the BRI and member of the Building and Allied Construction Industries

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Ep. 69 - A Review of Westchester’s Commercial Real...

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2025/05/20

“A Review of Westchester County’s Commercial Real Estate Market in the First Quarter” was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” The guest for this segment of our series was Garry Klein, the Regional Manager of Houlihan Lawrence Commercial. Houlihan Lawrence Commercial’s recent report on the conditions of the Commercial Real Estate Market in Westchester County (N.Y.) during the first quarter was analyzed by Garry Klein during this episode

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Ep. 68 - The Importance of The Permanent Co-op...

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2025/05/13

Episode 68 of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” examined the importance of the Permanent Co-op Carve-Out Bill to housing cooperatives in New York State. Our guest was Geoffrey Mazel, Legal Counsel for The Presidents Co-op and Condo Council (PCCC) of New York, which is also known as the PCCC. Geoffrey Mazel is also an attorney with Hankin and Mazel of New York, N.Y., and Great Neck, N.Y. Geoffrey Mazel was a guest on the former radio shows of The Building and Realty

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Ep. 67 - What Owners Should Do As The Deadlines For...

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2025/05/06

What Property Owners In New York State Should Do As the Deadlines for Property Tax Challenges Approach” was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Our guest was Kevin Staudt, a partner with McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt, LLP, Attorneys at Law. McCullough Goldberger and Staudt is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. The firm has been a member of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) since March of 1977. Kevin

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Ep. 66 - A Look at the Freshwater Wetlands...

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2025/04/29

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” featured thorough discussions on 1) The Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC’s) Freshwater Wetlands Regulations that were recently amended in New York State. The amendments of the regulations have produced big issues for the building and construction sectors; and 2) Some of the challenges currently facing the building and construction industries in Westchester County, New York. Seth Mandelbaum, the Managing

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Ep. 65 - A Discussion on The Clean Energy Action...

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2025/04/22

Episode 65 of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” featured a discussion on The Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) of The Business Council of Westchester (BCW). The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), according to officials from the organization, began the inaugural year of The Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC), that year being 2025, with a transformative initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of Clean Energy Technologies across Westchester County in New

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Ep. 64 - Guidelines for Boards of Co-ops & Condos on...

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2025/04/15

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” reviewed how Boards of Directors of Co-ops and Condos should prepare for - and conduct – their respective Annual Meetings. 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 an affiliate association of the BRI and is composed of some of the largest property management companies in the New York metropolitan

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Ep. 63 - The Many Negatives of Good Cause Eviction

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2025/04/08

The Many Negatives of Good Cause Eviction” was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge.” Good Cause Eviction is a New York State law that affects the Landlord/Tenant Sector. The law went into effect on April 20th, 2024. The building and realty sectors in New York State are seriously concerned about the many negatives of the Good Cause Eviction Mandate. Two well-known representatives of the building and realty industry reviewed those concerns in this segment of “Building Knowledge” - Ann

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Ep. 62 - A Discussion on Sprinkler Systems

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2025/04/01

Episode 62 of “Building Knowledge” provided a thorough discussion on Sprinkler Systems. Our guest was Miguel Quintanilla, the Principal of Collado Engineering. Collado Engineering is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. It was the first appearance of Miguel Quintanilla on “Building Knowledge.” The segment featured: 1) Miguel Quintanilla providing a history of Sprinkler Systems and how those systems have evolved into their current forms; 2) A summary of how sprinklers work;

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Ep. 61 - Reducing Energy Costs In Sustainable Housing...

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2025/03/25

Reducing Energy Costs In Sustainable Housing Facilities” was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge.” Our guest was Wilson Kimball, the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY). Wilson Kimball is also the Executive Director of the New York State Public Housing Authority Directors Association (NYSPHADA). It was the second appearance of Wilson Kimball on “Building Knowledge.” She was the guest on Episode 11 of our series. Topics

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Ep. 60 - What Building Owners & Managers Should Look...

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2025/03/18

This episode of “Building Knowledge” covered what Building Owners and Managers, and Homeowners, should look for regarding their Windows and Doors as Spring and Summer approaches. Our guest was Michael Rosenberg, the president of M & R Windows, which is based in the Bronx in New York City. It was Michael Rosenberg’s second appearance on “Building Knowledge.” He was also a regular guest on the former radio shows of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI). Topics covered during the segment

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Ep. 59 - Restoration Essentials For Building Owners...

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2025/03/11

Restoration Essentials For Building Owners, Managers and Homeowners” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge.” Our guest was Lisa Scherrer, the Chief Executive Director of The New Crystal Restoration Enterprises, Inc., which is based in Port Chester in Westchester County in New York State. It was Lisa Scherrer’s second appearance on “Building Knowledge.” Topics discussed during the episode included: 1) The steps that Building Owners, Managers and Homeowners should take as a result of

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Ep. 58 - The Possible Effects Of President Trump’s...

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2025/03/04

Episode 58 of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” examined the Tariffs of President Trump and their possible effects on the U.S. economy. Dr. Robert Goodman, a well-known Economic Analyst, was our guest. Dr. Goodman was a regular contributor to the former radio shows of The Building and Realty Institute (BRI). He is a former Consultant for Putnam Investments. While with Putnam, he was a member of the company's Business Advisory Group, a panel of experts on Economic,

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Ep. 57 - Important Topics Affecting N.Y. State Employers

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2025/02/25

Important Topics Affecting New York State Employers” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Our guest was Matthew Persanis, Esq., who serves as Labor Counsel to The Building and Realty Institute (BRI). Matthew is an attorney with the well-known law firm of Elefante and Persanis, LLP, which is based in Eastchester in Westchester County in New York State. He is a regular guest on our series. Matthew was also a regular guest on the former

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Ep. 56 - Examining The Current Real Estate Sales Markets

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2025/02/18

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” examined the current real estate sales markets in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State. Our guest was Leah Caro, a member of the Board of Managers of One Key Multiple Listing Service. Leah Caro is a Past Chair of One Key Multiple Listing Service. She is also a Past President of The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR). Leah Caro is our show’s “go to source” regarding real estate sales data and real

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Ep. 55 - What The Business Community Is Saying About...

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2025/02/11

What The Business Community Is Saying About President Trump’s Tariffs” and “Marketing Processes For Businesses As Spring Approaches” were the topics of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Michael Dardano, the principal of The Buzz Potential, was our guest. The Buzz Potential, which is based in Tuckahoe in Westchester County in New York State, is a well-known Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising company in the New York Metropolitan Area of New

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Ep. 54 - A Talk With The 2025 Leadership Team of the...

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2025/02/04

Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” provided its listeners with a different type of format for this episode of the show’s series. “Building Knowledge” has covered a variety of topics affecting the building, realty and construction sectors - as well as the general business community - during the one-year run of our show. Prior to this episode, “Building Knowledge” has not done a program on The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) itself, and what the organization is all

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Ep. 53 - A Look At The Building and Construction Sectors

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2025/01/28

A discussion on what is happening in the Building and Construction Sectors in the Westchester County and Mid-Hudson Region in New York State - as well as in the New York metropolitan area - is featured in this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” JD Summa, the Chief Executive Officer of Kings Capital Construction, and Victoria Bruno, the Business Development Manager for Kings Capital Construction, were the guests. Kings Capital Construction is based in

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Ep. 52 - The Effects of the L.A. Wildfires on the...

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2025/01/21

This episode of “Building Knowledge With the Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” featured discussions on two issues - the effects of the Los Angeles Wildfires on the Insurance Sector and the key Insurance Subjects for members of the building, realty and construction industries in 2025. Our guest was Jason Schiciano, Co-President of Levitt-Fuirst Insurance. Levitt-Fuirst Insurance, which serves as the Insurance Manager for the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), is based in Tarrytown in Westchester

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