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The CM&B Method: A Blueprint for Lidl’s Strategic Retail Expansion in New York City

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In the complex world of urban development, the partnership between CM&B and Lidl stands as a testament to the value of an integrated design approach.
Lidl, a German discount retailer chain, is considered the fastest growing grocery retailer in the world. With over 12,000 stores in 31 countries, they’ve been bullish on building an urban program in New York City.

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Crafting Careers: A New Approach to Construction Talent

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At a time when the construction industry faces unprecedented challenges in workforce development, it’s crucial for construction companies to take an active role in shaping the future of our industry.

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Making History in Manhattan: CM&B Completes Construction on First Whole Foods Market Daily Shop

Leave a Comment / Food Store, Special Projects / Christine Bondola

Whole Foods Market continues to innovate the food shopping experience with the grand opening of their inaugural Daily Shop at 1175 Third Avenue on the Upper East Side. Roughly a quarter of the size of a typical Whole Foods Market, the new small-format store spans 9,101 square feet. This opportunity, allowed the team at CM&B to showcase our expertise in both food store construction and building in an urban environment.

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Meet our People: Caleb Peterson

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What has been your greatest accomplishment since starting at CM&B? My greatest accomplishment since starting CM&B has been my promotion to project manager. As someone who wants to hold the reins, I’ve always gravitated toward leadership roles. Before starting with CM&B as an assistant superintendent, I wanted to become a project manager. It was a

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From the boardroom to the bedroom: the challenges of adding an amenity space in an office tower conversion project.

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Photo Credit: Read McKendree For nearly a century, the Art Décor office tower, One Wall Street, the former home of the Irving Trust commercial bank, and later the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, stood high over the heart of New York City’s Financial District. After nearly eight years of construction, the 1.2M SF former

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Meet our People: Jeanine Wilson

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What has been your greatest accomplishment since starting at CM&B? Since joining CM&B in 2020, I have worked on projects in the grocery/hospitality sector, which was a different part of the business for me. Still, it allowed me to utilize the skills and knowledge I gained from the retail side to plan and execute all

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Meet our People: Greg Bongo

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Greg Bongo, Senior Project Manager at Blue Ribbon Group’s third restaurant in the Fenway. What has been your greatest accomplishment since starting at CM&B? I think of this as cumulative, not singular. The caliber of work CM&B engages in and its consistency repeatedly leads to interesting and challenging opportunities. Being afforded the opportunity, putting in the

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Welcome to our new Corporate Headquarters

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Even as a minority, women continue to make huge strides in the construction industry. CM&B is committed to enhancing the success of women in our industry, and no truer example is evidenced than in the construction and management of our new corporate headquarters facility. In the summer of 2021, when the planning for our new

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Women In Construction Week – 2022

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Traditionally, women have been underrepresented in the construction industry. At CM&B, we are proud that 30% of our workforce is comprised of women, both in the field and office. While the industry continues to evolve, it is important to draw attention to and educate all women about opportunities. Working together, we can open doors for

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The Estimating Team at CM&B is growing!

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MEET TWO OF OUR ESTIMATORS Joe Rodriguez, Estimator “What separates CM&B from any other general contractor/construction manager is definitely the people. Construction, in general, is a process that many GC’s have practiced and perfected; the process of putting together an estimate can seem repetitive but being surrounded by a successful and motivating team keeps you

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