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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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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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Ep. 51 - Navigating the Real Estate Development...

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2025/01/14

Navigating the Real Estate Development Lifecycle: Entitlements, Acquisitions, and Financing” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Our guests were Lucia Chiocchio, a Partner at the law firm of Cuddy and Feder, and Amy Natsoulis, who is also a partner at Cuddy and Feder. Cuddy and Feder is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. It is a well-known law firm throughout the New York metropolitan area. Lucia Chiocchio

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Ep. 50 - Service Animals vs. Emotional Support...

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2025/01/07

Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals – The Differences” was the topic of this segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).”Daniel Finger, an attorney with Finger and Finger, A Professional Corporation, was the guest. Finger and Finger, which is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State, is Chief Counsel to the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). Daniel Finger was a regular guest on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty

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Ep. 49 - Examining Some Key Phases of Construction...

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2024/12/31

A comprehensive discussion on some of the key phases of construction projects is the topic of this episode of “BuildingKnowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” James Madison, the Chief Estimator for Mid-Hudson Construction Management, was the guest. Mid-Hudson Construction Management is based in Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County in New York State. It was the first appearance of James Madison on the BRI’s Podcast Series. Some of the topics discussed during the segment were: 1)What is

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Ep. 48 - Key Energy Issues For Building Owners &...

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2024/12/24

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” reviewed key energy issues for Building Owners and Managers. Nick Stolatis, Vice President of EPN Real Estate Services, Inc. - which is based in Pleasantville in Westchester County in New York State - was the guest. His company is a member of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI) and its affiliate group known as BACI, the Building and Allied Construction Industries of Westchester. Nick is also the Treasurer of the

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Ep. 47 - The Economy: Where We Are & Where We’re...

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2024/12/17

The Economy – Where We Are and Where We’re Going In 2025” is the title of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Gus Scacco, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, was the guest. Gus Scacco has over 35 years of investment experience. He has managed equity and balanced portfolios, and equity and fixed-income assessments at firms that include Angelo Gordon, Morgan Stanley, and J.& W. Seligman. Gus

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Ep. 46 - Security Updates As Winter Approaches

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2024/12/10

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” provided a series of Security Updates for Building Owners and Managers for Winter. Thad McKeown, the Director of Sales for Integrated Protection Services of Darien, Conn., was the guest. It was Thad Keown’s second appearance on “Building Knowledge.” Thad McKeown was a regular guest on the BRI’s former radio shows, appearances that helped him become the BRI’s “go-to-source” on Security Trends and Products. Topics

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Ep. 45 - Marketing For The Holiday Season – and Into...

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2024/11/26

An overview of Marketing and Advertising Processes for businesses during the 2024 Holiday Season was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” The segment also provided a look at what businesses should do regarding their Marketing and Advertising Strategies for 2025. Our guest was Michael Dardano, the principal of The Buzz Potential, a well-known marketing and public relations firm that is based in Tuckahoe in Westchester County in New York

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Ep. 44 - Westchester County’s Commercial Real Estate...

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2024/11/19

Westchester County’s Commercial Real Estate Market” was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Garry Klein, the Regional Manager of Houlihan Lawrence Commercial - a commercial real estate company that is based in Rye Brook in Westchester County in New York State - was the guest. The topic of this segment was inspired by the Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Quarter Three Market Report that was released on October 29th.Topics discussed during the

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Ep. 43 - The Intersection Between Real Estate &...

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2024/11/12

This episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” featured a discussion on the intersection between real estate and estate planning. Nicholas Preddice, a Partner with Affinity Advisors, was the guest. Topics covered during the segment included: 1) How individuals should begin their Estate and Succession Planning as soon as possible in order to protect their families, their employees, and their best interests; 2) How individuals can give away assets, but still manage

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Ep. 42 - Welcome Home Westchester’s ‘5 in 25’ Housing...

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2024/10/29

The ‘5 in 25’ Housing Agenda of Welcome Home Westchester, a coalition that is producing important and consistent conversations on the serious lack of housing in Westchester County in New York State, was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Kate Slevin, the Executive Vice President of The Regional Plan Association (RPA), a member of the coalition, was the guest. Topics discussed during the segment included: 1) The mission of the coalition;

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Ep. 41 - Explaining The Corporate Transparency Act

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2024/10/22

A full review of the Corporate Transparency Act and how the mandate affects businesses throughout the U.S. were the topics of this episode of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI).” Carl Finger, Esq., an attorney with Finger and Finger, A Professional Corporation, was the guest. Finger and Finger is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. The firm is Chief Counsel to The Building and Realty Institute (BRI). Topics covered during the show included: 1)

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