At Eastman Cooke, safety training is a large part of our award-winning corporate culture. From project engineers to superintendents to senior project managers, we support and teach our field staff to carry out this important mission. “The best thing you can do to protect a company is to protect your workers,” says Tony Catanzaro, Director […]
During cool and rainy weather, construction safety is more critical than ever. Eastman Cooke Project Superintendent Glen Peden recommends taking several precautions to keep construction crews and the public safe from harm. Cover Up Placing a tarp on scaffolding will help to divert heavy rain while shielding materials, such as plywood, to prevent major water […]
To commemorate 2018 Safety Week (May 7-11), Eastman Cooke staff have put together useful tips on how keep jobsites safe and secure. In today’s post, we’re focusing on the importance of scaffolding safety, with valuable insights from Eastman Cooke Project Superintendent Ray Ruggiano. “Just like in all aspects of construction, we have rules. These rules […]
As many of us know, there is no “I” in team, especially in the field of construction. From the Owner to laborers and every position in between, everyone must know their individual roles in order to form a cohesive unit to achieve a finished product – on time and on budget. Eastman Cooke Project Superintendent […]
Eastman Cooke Construction is the recipient of Long Island Business News’ (LIBN’s) 2018 Architecture, Engineering & Development Award for Top Office Project. The awards ceremony will take place at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The prestigious awards recognize excellence and innovation in design and […]
Eastman Cooke’s Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn project is currently being featured in Stormwater Magazine. The article showcases the extraordinary effort and teamwork that took place during this major reconstruction project. To read the full article, visit foresternetwork.com/stormwater-magazine/project-profile-stormwater-magazine/reconstructed-pavements-meet-permeability-and-stormwater-retention-requirements-after-hurricane-sandy.
Prior to joining Eastman Cooke Construction one year ago, drills and trowels were typical tools that Assistant Superintendent Paul Weiss encountered on a regular basis. Now, the use of security cameras, 360-degree cameras, tablets – even the camera on his smartphone – have become wonderful tools and effective visual aids. Weiss weighs on the technology […]
In construction, project superintendents are some of the most critical go-to people on a project. They serve as the day-to-day contacts for everyone associated with a job. “It’s important to earn the trust and friendship of all parties involved while staying focused on the schedule and financials,” explains Ray Ruggiano, Project Superintendent, Eastman Cooke. When […]
Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY Architect: Perkins Eastman Engineer: AKF Group LLC Eastman Cooke was awarded a contract to construct developmental offices for the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in Manhattan. Working closely with Perkins Eastman’s architects, Eastman Cooke’s crews fitted out an existing 7,800 square foot space, building 27 offices, two conference […]
With innovation on the rise at construction companies, Eastman Cooke is front and center when it comes to the use of technology at jobsites. During our recent project with Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn (MBB), a drone was used to help us capture powerful images for the project, which entailed building a 20,000 square foot planting area […]
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