Syska Snippets
Did you miss some of our press releases or emails? Not to worry. In every issue of Connections we provide a news summary.
Here is the latest:
New Hires
Justin Di Palo - Justin rejoined Syska Hennessy to serve as co-lead of its national sustainability practice and as an associate partner. He is based in the Los Angeles office. An accredited professional for LEED, WELL, and EcoDistricts, Justin has extensive experience in energy modeling, decarbonization, and high-performance design.
William Kuzan - He recently joined our Chicago office as an associate partner and supervising engineer. Bill has over 40 years of mechanical engineering expertise working on HVAC system designs for pharmaceutical, hospitality, higher education, commercial, and aviation projects. He is a professional engineer and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE).
Brian Engleheart - Brian is an associate partner and associate practice area director in our New York office. With over 25 years of leadership in managing design teams and spearheading technology projects for prestigious global financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies, Brian brings a wealth of expertise to the Syska Hennessy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) group.
David Victor - David joined our team as the Innovations Manager. In this dynamic role, he will oversee our innovations program, leading the charge in implementing AI and robotic process automation (RPAs) to enhance our operations. David’s professional journey is marked by a significant tenure at Capgemini, where he contributed to the Application Cloud Technologies team. His focus was on product development, corporate application rollouts, project reporting, and business analysis.
Promotions
Syska Hennessy is excited to announce our promotions for 2024. Congratulations to all! The professionals and their new titles are:
2024 Corp Title Promotions
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Scott Voorhis Kamrul Hasan Blake Lin Beata Borowik
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Joseph Spath Andrew Holdsworth Tyler Ezell Mark Mannarelli Daniel Reuter Sinclair Calderon Timothy Tyrrell Joel Solis Wayne Swanston Dieter Keltner
ASSOCIATE
Alex Petrillo Kirstie Nicholson Anthony D’Ancona Zhengzhao Pei Ryan Helsdingen Karen Folgar Stephen Ahlgrim Chelsey Borte Charleen Penney
2024 Functional Title Promotions
Administrative Coordinator III
Lisa Kennedy CatherineTinsley
Associate Practice Area Director II
Ryan Taylor John Rimbey
Business Development Director I
Jennifer Crawford
Designer III
James Lobaton
Designer IV
Mohammad Arif Hassani
Engineer II
James Tan Matthew Evanko Victor Colosi Marcel Tran William Quinn Hanin AbuThan Adrian Alvarez Noah Pfaffenbichler Nicholas Ciacca Nelson Thai William Clark Gilberto Aldrete Daniel Reyes Shane Penney Andrew Davan Svaraj Patel Kira Bandukwala Joe Gao Joseph Williams Jasmine Euell Justin Barnett Monica Castillo Nicholas Impieri Ryan D’Accordo
Engineer III
Nad Louisy Katherine Puckett Dominique Slezak Daniel Gittings Jacob Forman Marc Pivan Prisca Hoffstaetter Corey Hutchison Thomas Hart Tubaa Shahid
2024 Functional Title Promotions
Engineer IV
Carlo Rivera Dariel Nunez Joseph Nelson Timothy Li Dempsey Narcisse
ICT Consultant
Christopher Miranda
ICT Senior Consultant
Michael Balanov Karen Folgar
ICT Senior Designer
William Webber
IT Service Delivery Technician II
Jonathan Taveras
IT Service Delivery Technician III
Ulric St-Amand
Marketing Manager
Chelsey Borte
Project Accountant II
Lupe Tsukahira
Senior Project Coordinator
Megan Caceres
Regional BIM Manager I
Matthew McCarthy
Senior Designer
Rahimuddin Deyarmand
Senior Engineer
Xuechao Xu
Supervising BIM Technician
Gerardo Bravo Mark Morrill
Supervising Designer I
Christopher Kruger
Supervising Engineer I
Anibal Pena Brandon Henson
Supervising Engineer II
Kenneth Duncan
Sustainability Specialist II
Lindsay Bilger
Technical Manager I
Todd Czworniak
Awards
Two Awards for 50 Hudson Yards
At the First Annual REmmys Gala, hosted by CoreNet New York City Chapter, 50 Hudson Yards won the Project of the Year award. The 967,000-square-foot headquarters, which takes up the lower third of the new 58-floor building, was designed to a new standard of quality, employee comfort, and functionality while achieving exceptional levels of energy-efficiency, modularity, and resiliency. Syska Hennessy provided MEP engineering, BMS/EPMS design, fire alarm design, and energy modeling for BlackRock’s new headquarters.
BlackRock’s NYC Headquarters also won Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award. Congratulations to the entire project team on this amazing achievement!
Photo Credit Connie Zhou
And the ENR’s NY Best Healthcare Project is…
Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) - Helena Theurer Pavilion!
Our client asked us to provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm and life safety, ICT, and architectural lighting services for the new state-of-the-art surgical and intensive care tower.
Photo Credit Jonathan Hillyer
ACEC Florida Grand Award
Orlando International Airport South Terminal Complex won the prestigious Grand Award from the @ American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC-FL). This honor recognizes exceptional infrastructure projects across the State of Florida. Syska Hennessy worked with the team to provide mechanical, plumbing, and high-performance design for this world-class airport terminal that has changed the traveler experience.
Photo Credit Michael Robinson Photography
That’s Music to our Ears!
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center won a 2024 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Architecture Honor Award. Syska Hennessy collaborated with Epstein Joslin Architects to provide MEP and architectural lighting design services for this world-class destination for music, dance performances and educational programming.
Engineering Excellence - Guillermo Delmar Named Top Engineer in MENA Region
Syska Hennessy’s very own Guillermo Delmar, a senior mechanical engineer in our Dubai office, was recognized as one of the Top Engineers and Architects Award recipients for the MENA Region by the Filipino Times Watchlist. With over 3.5 million Filipinos living and working in the region, he was chosen as one of the Top 100 Engineers and Architects who have made remarkable achievements and contributions in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Celebrating Success at the Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards
Syska Hennessy won Engineer of the Year at the 36th Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards. This recognition holds special significance for us since the award was voted on by our industry peers. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.
2024 Commercial Real Estate Awards Announced
MEP engineering services for the new patient facility inProvidence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center - Friese Family Tower won a Community Impact Gold Award. Syska Hennessy collaborated with Perkins & Will to provide MEP engineering services for the new patient facility in Los Angeles, CA.
Photo Credit James Steinkamp Photography
Feeling Hot Hot Hot
Guess who just made it on the Zweig Group 2024 Hot Firm List? That's right, we did! This prestigious recognition is awarded based on three-year gross revenue growth, measured by both percentage and dollar amount, highlighting our remarkable journey of expansion and achievement. Key drivers of Syska Hennessy's success include our strategic vision, market expansion, talent enhancement, and strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
2024 Pioneering Industry Leadership Award Announced
Syska Hennessy was proud to receive the 2024 Pioneering Industry Leadership Award. We are honored to be recognized by Anchin and will continue to engineer a world that is usable and accessible for all. Thank you to our clients, employees, and friends who continue to support us!
Speaking Engagements
Andrew Krenning
Tony Gonzalez
Leigh Ann Vogel
Joe Romano
Quindi Guiseppe
Adrienne Bonski
John Enoch
Arslan Asovic
Andrew Krenning, Associate Managing Director, took the stage on December 5th for a panel discussion titled “Evolving Leasing Dynamics.” This session focused on anticipating tenant desires, talent attraction, and retention strategies.
Robert Ioanna, Chief Technical Officer, participated in the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference's Owner-Operator-Engineer panel on Tuesday, January 30th. The insightful discussion on stakeholder synergy in construction projects addressed the challenges, practices, and collaboration techniques to drive successful outcomes.
Tony Gonzalez, Associate Partner, had the opportunity to connect with engineering students at Widener University. He discussed the pivotal role of MEP engineering in the built environment. At Syska, we take pride in fostering the growth of future engineers. We believe in sharing our insights, experiences, and knowledge to guide them on their academic and career journeys. Not only does this mentorship initiative contribute to their personal development, but it also plays a crucial role in driving innovation and progress within our industry.
John Samson, Senior Associate, was part of a panel discussion titled “Building for AI and Advanced Tech Infrastructure” at the National Data Center Construction, Design & Development – East. The session concentated on how to design for future demand in today’s environment.
Leigh Ann Vogel, Associate Partner, was a panelist in a session titled “Optimizing Patient Experience & Outcomes Through Healthcare Facility Advancement” at the Atlanta Healthcare & Life Science Summit. This discussion focused on expanding facility types, design aspects, and investments in improving patient care.
Tom Mikulasovich, Associate Partner, was featured on a webcast titled "Plumbing: Back to Basics for System Design." Plumbing is not just a necessity; it's the foundation of any robust building design, encompassing everything from fire pumps to hydraulic systems. The session covered everything from master fixtures and faucets to water systems, and participants had the chance to review real-world commercial designs.
Joe Romano, Associate Partner, participated in a Consulting-Specifying Engineer podcast. In this episode, he discusses how EV charging affects electrical and power systems. He sheds light on the crucial considerations electrical engineers must navigate when orchestrating the design of new or revitalizing existing EV charging stations.
Todd Czworniak, Associate Partner, participated in a webinar on how to navigate the dynamic landscape of liquid cooling strategies. Attendees learned the differences and advantages, financial implications, tradeoffs, and adoption timelines.
Quindi Guiseppe, Associate Partner, and Jim Neff, Senior Associate, presented “A Case Study on Decarbonization: Planning, Tools, and Technologies to Meet the Low-Carbon Challenge” at the University Science and Engineering Facilities 2024 conference. They shared a successful campus central energy plant decarbonization project, showcasing innovative solutions tailored to address this challenge.
Robert Fagnant, Associate Partner, was on a panel discussion titled “Why San Diego” at Southern California Life Sciences Conference, which focused on market trends, identifying opportunities, understanding location desires and site selection.
Syska Hennessy’s Arslan Asovic, Senior Associate, was on a panel discussion titled “Building & Designing with Science & Tenant Needs Top of Mind” at New York Life Sciences & Biotech conference. The session focused on understanding evolving priorities of biotech companies.
On May 15th, Lucy Vereenooghe, Associate Principal, along with Senior Associates Adrienne Bonski and Joseph Feeney, and John Enoch led a session on "Decarbonizing the Built Environment – Rethinking Zero." They explored the concepts of holistic integrated net zero design, decarbonization, and electrification and their impact on the building sector.
Guillermo Delmar, a senior mechanical engineer based in our Dubai office, participated in a panel discussion titled “Water Management Strategies and Challenges in Data Centers” at the Data Center Nation Dubai 2024 conference.
Robert Ioanna
John Samson
Tom Mikulasovich
Todd Czworniak
Robert Fagnant
Joseph Feeney
Guillermo Delmar
Publications
Best practices: Ensuring NFPA 20 compliance with diesel-driven fire pumps
Brandon Hensen guides us through the ins and outs of diesel driven fire pumps. In this article he talks over best practices, codes, coordination, and a thorough design process. Check out his article in Consulting Specifying Engineer.
Best practices: energy-efficient mechanical strategies
Discover the cutting-edge mechanical strategies that BlackRock and Syska Hennessy implemented at 50 Hudson Yards. These included “building within a building,” Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS), underfloor air distribution (UFAD), and a dual-temperature chiller plant. These advancements not only enhance energy efficiency and resiliency but also offer exceptional comfort and modularity.
Check out the Consulting-Specifying Engineer article co-authored by Syska Hennessy’s Robert Ioanna and BlackRock’s Barry Novick. Learn how to achieve peak performance and sustainability in modern office space design.
Firmwide News
Celebrating 30 Years at Syska
Cyrus Izzo, President & CEO, reached an extraordinary milestone – 30 years of dedicated service! His three-decade journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Throughout his tenure, Cyrus has played a pivotal role in propelling Syska to new heights, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client-focused engineering solutions. Join us in applauding Cyrus for his outstanding dedication and leadership. Here’s to 30 years of success and many more!
New York Rangers Community Captain Award Winner
The New York Rangers Community Captain Award is a prestigious recognition given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to their community. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their dedication to making a difference, embodying the spirit of teamwork, and community service that the New York Rangers value. Through this accolade, the Rangers aim to inspire others to contribute positively to their communities, fostering a culture of giving back and supporting one another. In February, Wayne Swanston, Associate and project accountant, received this tremendous award for his foundation Father Knows Best Youth Foundation. A donation to his charity was given in the amount of $10,000. What an amazing accomplishment! To learn more about this wonderful organization please click here.
Michael Falkenstern, Principal and Commissioning Leader, was elected to the Board of Directors for the Northeast Chapter of BCxA. The Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) is a global nonprofit organization focused on the professional practice of building commissioning. It facilitates collaboration among industry professionals to ensure that buildings operate efficiently according to owner requirements.
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