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This segment of “Building Knowledge” examines the New York metro area’s remodeling markets and what could be ahead for them. The episode has three guests – Michael Murphy, Chair of the Remodelers Advisory Council (RAC) of the BRI, and Daniel Dawkins and Michael Kowgios, Board Members of the Remodelers Advisory Council (RAC) of the BRI. Michael Murphy is the Director of Business Development for Murphy Brothers Contracting, which is based in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Daniel Dawkins is the principal of Dawkins Development Group, which is based in White Plains, N.Y., and Michael Kowgios is the principal of Sunrise Building and Remodeling, which is based in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. The trio regularly participated in the former radio shows of the BRI. Building and materials costs, supply and demand, and general topics pertaining to the remodeling markets in the New York metro area are among the topics discussed in this episode.

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” examines the many challenges facing Owners and Managers of Multifamily Buildings and Complexes in the New York metropolitan area. Our guest is Alana Ciuffetelli, Chair of the Apartment Owners Advisory Council (AOAC) of the BRI. The Apartment Owners Advisory Council, also known as the AOAC, represents hundreds of Building Owners and Managers in the Westchester County and Mid-Hudson Region. Alana is also the principal of 3C Realty Inc., which is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State.

Michael Rosenberg, the President and Chief Executive Officer of M&R Windows of New York, a member of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), is our guest. Michael was a regular guest on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). In this episode, Michael highlights the importance of maintaining windows and doors in certain climates. He also reviews his views on a new grant program that helps Building Owners and Managers with expenses associated with Window Repairs and Replacements. Michael also expresses his opinions on the current business climate in the New York metropolitan area and the challenges that business owners throughout the region are facing.

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” features Leilani Yizar-Reid, a Team Leader at The Mid-Hudson Problem Gambling Resource Center, as the guest. Leilani covered many issues regarding Employees who are consumed by gambling. She also reviewed what Employers need to know about gambling scenarios. Leilani addressed the topic of this episode on the former radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), as well as at the January 19th, 2023 General Membership Meeting of the BRI.

This segment of “Building Knowledge With The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” issues a look at the re-development of underutilized properties. Our guest is Steven Wrabel, Esq., a partner with the law firm of McCullough Goldberger and Staudt, LLP, Attorneys At Law. McCullough Goldberger and Staudt is based in White Plains in Westchester County in New York State. Steve has been a regular guest on the radio shows of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI). During Episode 13, he issues a comprehensive overview on the re-development of underutilized properties. He also provides his views on key issues currently facing the building, realty and construction sectors.

Jeff speaks to guest Lisa Scherrer - the Chief Executive Director of The New Crystal Restoration Enterprises. She provides a look into restoration processes that should be followed by both building owners and property managers after a disaster. The New Crystal Restoration Enterprises is based in Port Chester in Westchester County in New York State.