LiRo-Hill

LiRo-Hill is proud to be included in the Consulting-Specifying Engineer MEP Giants Top 100 List for 2024. This prestigious list recognizes the leading 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering firms across North America.

LiRo-Hill Ranks #13 on CRAIN’s New York Business Lists 2024

In 2024, Crain's New York Business named LiRo-Hill as the 13th largest engineering firm in their rankings.

LiRo-Hill is proud to be recognized in Engineering News-Record's prestigious rankings. For 2024, we are ranked #5 on the ENR Top 50 Construction Management Firms list and #12 on the ENR Top CM-for-Fee list.

The LiRo-Hill team working on the I-81 Viaduct, Phase 1 Project was all smiles. As part of the Design-Build team with Salt City Constructors, LLC, LiRo-Hill is responsible for Design-Build Quality Control and Construction Inspection services. We will be engaged throughout the entire design-build process, from pre-construction through to final close-out.

LiRo-Hill's Rich Annitto and Esri President Jack Dangermond share a moment together after LiRo-Hill was honored with the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award on behalf of the NYC Department of Finance for the New York City Department of Finance Replacement Digital Tax Map project. The ESRI User Conference was a truly memorable event, and receiving this award was a remarkable honor.

We are excited to be part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the $13.5 million People Incorporated Early Education Center in Fall River! As the Owner’s Project Manager, LiRo-Hill is honored to collaborate with People Incorporated and the City of Fall River on this visionary project. When completed in 2025, this state-of-the-art facility of 20,000 sf will serve over 200 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, playing a crucial role in the community’s early childhood education landscape.

This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, and we’re proud to support a project that will create new jobs, foster community partnerships, and contribute to the long-term success of Fall River’s youngest residents.


https://www.heraldnews.com/story/news/2024/08/07/people-inc-breaks-ground-for-13-5-million-early-learning-facility/74701456007/

The LiRo-Hill Mineola office hosted a Food Truck Event for their employees on Tuesday. Staff came together to enjoy a special lunch and savor delicious food while catching up with each other.

The Livingston Avenue project is a joint initiative between the New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration, with an estimated budget of $634.8 million. This project aims to replace the existing Hudson River railroad bridge by 2028. LiRo Engineers, Inc. is a key member of the expert project team, delivering construction engineering services for the new seven-span, vertical lift railway bridge.

https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/livingston-avenue-railroad-bridge-replacement-project-new-york-usa/

On Thursday, August 1st, United States Congressman Stephen Lynch, State Representative of the Third Plymouth District, Joan Meschino, and Hingham Town Administrator Tom Mayo visited the site of the new Hingham Public Safety Facility (PSF) and were truly impressed by the progress!

This cutting-edge facility will merge the Hingham Police Station and North Fire Station into a modern, three-story, 48,920 sf building that celebrates the town’s industrial and nautical heritage. Designed with a focus on clean energy and featuring a new 2-level parking facility, this project is set to enhance the community’s public safety infrastructure significantly.

LiRo-Hill is honored to oversee and manage this transformative project for the Hingham community. Thanks to the dedicated support of Hingham’s leaders and residents, this facility will significantly improve the town’s safety and services. Construction began in June 2023 and is expected to be completed in early 2025.

LiRo-Hill's Wally Blum was celebrated at the NY Mets game for his outstanding contributions as part of ‘Ford's First Responder Salute’, recognizing FDNY Engine 810 and Ladder 174. First responders embody extraordinary courage and selflessness, dedicating their lives to protecting and serving their communities.

The Professional Women in Construction (PWC) golf outing at St. Andrews Golf Club on Monday was a great opportunity for LiRo-Hill employees to come together, fostering teamwork and enjoying each other's company. Thank you for having us! (Photo Credit: PWC Newsletter)

LiRo-Hill was thrilled to participate in the official opening ceremony celebrating the completion of upgrades to Austin Steward Plaza, a pivotal achievement within the transformative “ROC The Riverway” initiative in downtown Rochester along the scenic Genesee River. This newly revitalized waterfront space represents the largest state investment of Phase 1 of the initiative, totaling just over $12 million. Formerly known as Charles Carroll Plaza, Mayor Malik Evans announced the city's decision to rename it in honor of Austin Steward, an esteemed author and abolitionist who was Rochester’s first prominent Black business owner. LiRo-Hill played a crucial role in providing construction management services for this significant project. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-celebrates-completion-and-dedication-austin-steward-plaza-downtown-rochester

LiRo-Hill's Vice President, Rich Annitto thoroughly enjoyed presenting at the 2024 Esri User Conference. Stay tuned for his upcoming appearances at a conference near you!

LiRo-Hill was thrilled to sponsor the EDGE Geospatial social event on Sunday evening at the Esri 2024 User Conference. Featured in the photo are Rich Annitto, Vice President and Business Unit Leader, GIS/Survey at LiRo-Hill, and Keith Searles, Founder and CEO of EDGE. Discover more about EDGE and their journey here: https://edgegeospatial.com/public/whoweare

In June, the new Visitor Center at Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park opened, featuring upgraded parking facilities and enhanced exhibits on Long Island's South Shore. Spanning 1,600 square feet, the center aims to educate visitors about the historic Cutting family, renowned for their 60-room Tudor-style mansion, the meticulously landscaped grounds boasting diverse trees, shrubs, and plants, and the local implications of climate change. The project was supported by LiRo-Hill, who provided expert construction management services. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-opening-bayard-cutting-arboretum-state-park-visitor-center-long

Register now to attend Esri User Conference on July 15-19 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. LiRo-Hill will be there and is part of the team receiving the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for the New York City Department of Finance Replacement Digital Tax Map project.

https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/uc/registration

WNYC Community Partnerships Desk collaborated with the nonprofit Street Lab to showcase stories from neighborhoods across New York City. Follow the link below to hear stories from the community at the newly opened Abolitionist Place Park in Downtown Brooklyn, a green space that commemorates Brooklyn's abolitionist history. LiRo-Hill is proud to have contributed construction management services as part of this remarkable team.

'It's an opportunity to take a breath that I didn't have before': Voices from Abolitionist Place | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News A collection of voices from Abolitionist Place in Downtown Brooklyn as part of WNYC's collaboration with Street Lab. 

Last week, the Amityville and Lindenhurst Stations of the MTA LIRR became fully accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act. These improvements are part of a larger package that includes upgrades to nine stations, with three completed this year. LiRo-Hill served as the project management consultant for these station upgrades.
https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-announces-amityville-and-lindenhurst-stations-become-second-and-third-lirr

What an incredible year it has been! The American Society of Civil Engineers 2023-2024 academic year mentorship program has concluded. Daniel Loscalzo from LiRo-Hill was privileged to chair the program, alongside Craig Ruyle as one of the Senior Mentors. Excited to see what the future holds!

LiRo-Hill is proud to announce the three recipients selected as our 2024 E.S.G. Scholarship award winners:

• Elisabeth Baranello – Suny Cortland, Childhood Education
• Brandon Bretan – University of Florida, Finance
• William Murray – University of Miami, Business - Management, Marketing and Real Estate

Amongst all our 2024 applicants, we were pleased to see the strong support and dedication in areas of Environmental, Social and/or Governance initiatives. LiRo-Hill would like to congratulate and wish the best of luck to the Class of 2024!

LiRo-Hill is honored to receive the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York Engineering Excellence Award, Category Gold for the Pelham Parkway Phase 2 project. The scope of the project involved the upgrade of the vast infrastructure system below ground (4 miles long) while integrating the area's unique landscaping and features above ground along this vital Bronx artery. This project is considered one of the largest infrastructure projects in NYC.

Last month, industry experts, Aditi Patel and Cheryle Cranbourne, delivered a comprehensive presentation to our long-standing client, the New York State Department of Transportation, showcasing LiRo-Hill’s decade-long expertise with Building Information Modeling (BIM) of large-scale transit projects within New York City. Attendance spanned both virtual and in-person, totaling over 50 participants.

Industry leaders LiRo-Hill and Cyvl.ai will be presenting on May 22nd at the Northeast Pavement Preservation Partnership in Albany, New York. LiRo-Hill’s Rich Annitto, VP and Business Unit Head – GIS, will be discussing Innovative Streets: Cyvl.ai and The LiRo Group’s Town of Oyster Bay Project. https://tsp2pavement.pavementpreservation.org/northeast-neppp/annual-meetings/2024-neppp-albany-ny/

2024 NEPPP Albany, NY What is the Northeast Pavement Preservation Partnership (NEPPP)? The Northeast Pavement Preservation Partnership is a regional forum of pavement professionals from State and Provincial Agencies, Contractors, Suppliers, Academia, Local and Federal Government Officials, all working together to take ad...

Making public transportation more accessible is a crucial step towards creating inclusive communities. The highly anticipated Long Island Railroad Copiague Station has opened after being made fully accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Highlights of this station upgrade include a street-level elevator, accessible entrances/exits, enhancements to parking, electrical and mechanical improvements, new platform tactile strips and communication and safety security systems, better wayfinding, and new LED lighting and Help Points. These enhancements not only benefit individuals with disabilities but also enhances the overall experience for all passengers. LiRo-Hill provided program management consultant services on behalf of MTACD/LIRR on this complex improvement program. https://new.mta.info/press-release/icymi-governor-hochul-announces-lirr-copiague-station-now-fully-accessible

Don’t miss Westchester County GIS User Group Meeting on May 16th as industry leaders discuss ‘Leading the Way: Geospatial Elevating Public Service.’ Register now to hear LiRo-Hill’s Peter deSciora present on the topic of 2023 Basemapping Project Quality Management at https://giswww.westchestergov.com/usergroupreg/

The new Abolitionist Place, a 1.15-acre public space in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, held their grand opening last week bringing green space and community amenities to the area. The new open space includes a children’s play area, lawn, dog run, ornamental plantings, waterplay feature, and multiple seating areas. Planning for the development of Abolitionist Place has been underway by NYCEDC since 2010 and LiRo-Hill is honored to have been part of the remarkable team providing construction management services. Abolitionist Place commemorates the 19th century abolitionist movement and its ties to Brooklyn. https://edc.nyc/press-release/nycedc-downtown-brooklyn-partnership-celebrate-opening-abolitionist-place