We’re proud to share that LaBella has been recognized by the Rochester Top 100 for the 17th time! The Rochester Top 100 recognizes the fastest growing companies headquartered in Rochester by measuring three years of performance. Though the list is comprised of companies headquartered in Rochester, our ranking is the result of our work across the entire company. This year we placed 4 spots higher than last year at number 7 – We are among the Top 10 – our highest ranking ever!

LaBella is proud to be recognized in three categories at the 2019 Excellence in Construction & Real Estate Awards. The firm has been recognized for Excellence in Construction, Architects Category, and Excellence in Construction, Engineers Category. LaBella Architect Jerry DeRomanis (pictured) will receive the Rising Star award. Established this year, Excellence in Construction & Real Estate awards celebrate the individuals and companies who are changing the landscape of the R

Consulting-Specifying Engineer, a CFE Media publication, announced the 2019 MEP Giants Awards in the August 2019 issue, online at www.csemag.com/giants, and were also recently celebrated at a dinner and networking awards event in Chicago this earlier this month. This year, our MEP team here at LaBella has ranked at #69! Our highest ranking yet! The MEP Giants program, sponsored by Eaton, identifies the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection engine

LaBella Associates won the "Single Field" award from the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) for the multi-purpose field at Eastridge High School! The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for tennis courts, running tracks, fields and courts & recreational facilities annually recognizes tennis, running tracks, fields and indoor facilities which exemplify construction excellence. A panel of ASBA

We're proud to announce that LaBella has received certification from Great Place to Work, a trusted brand for workplace culture recognition. Great Place to Work's certification program identifies companies who meet their global benchmarks for high-trust, high-performance cultures. Great Place to Work annually compiles data from over 100 million employee surveys around the globe, ultimately recognizing top companies through their certification program and lists like Fortune's

LaBella is proud to share that the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Train Station project has received the Diamond award from ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies)! The project was recognized by the New York ACEC chapter and the National ACEC organization. LaBella's Patrick Waterman attended the 52nd New York Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala, in New York City on April 13, 2019 and accepted the Diamond Award for the Rochester Train Station Design Build. This

Each year, the Rochester Engineering Society (RES) recognizes engineers for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the engineering community. This year, three LaBella engineers will be honored. Jim Kaniecki is receiving the Engineer of Distinction award. Jim is a Senior Structural Engineer within LaBella’s Transportation team. He has over 37 years of experience in engineering and design for highways, rails, and pedestrian bridge facilities. Steve Longway is als

To accommodate its planned growth, Pine Pharmaceuticals, an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, retained the BHNT team to design their new 25,000 square foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The new facility comprises FDA cGMP and USP 797 and 800 compliant ISO level 8, 7 and 5 nonhazardous and hazardous compounding clean rooms. Approximately 15,000 square feet of the building is dedicated to manufacturing, fulfillment and warehousing operations, and the balance of

Congratulations to the Village of Lancaster for winning an award from NAIOP, a commercial real estate development association, for their downtown strategy. The strategy provided the Village and its downtown development partners with the vision and toolbox to propel and accelerate downtown Lancaster’s revitalization. LaBella worked with Village residents and stakeholders to develop the plan ensuring it reflected community preferences. The plan represents approximately a year o

LaBella's work on the roof terrace and garden for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has received double recognition! The project created a 3,000 sf roof terrace and garden at Roswell Park's main hospital in Buffalo, NY. You can read more about the team's task and end result in our blog post here. The jurors at Healthcare Design Magazine selected the project for their Gold award in the Single Space category of the 9th annual Remodel/Renovation Competition. Matt Metyk

We'd like to congratulate our CEO, Sergio Esteban, who was honored this week in the 2018 class of RBJ Icons! Icon Honors are given to individuals who are business leaders over the age of 60 who have had notable success and demonstrate strong leadership both within their field and in service to the community. According the RBJ, the honorees have all: "...left an indelible mark on their chosen fields. They have displayed sustained leadership and integrity. They have weathered

Established in 2005, the purpose of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York State Intern-Associate Award is to recognize notable contributions and accomplishments by an intern or associate member of AIA NYS, both professionally and in the community. Barbara Burke has 5 years of experience and has been with LaBella since graduating from Syracuse University in 2013. Barbara has served as designer on a number of higher education and religious projects, including the

LaBella's Canstruction Rochester team has been awarded the People's Choice Award and Best Original Design Award! Canstruction challenges local architecture and engineering firms to build impressive sculptures of canned food. Following the competition, the canned food will be used to combat hunger in our community. This year, the theme was "Play" and the sculptures were built and displayed at the Strong National Museum of Play. Our entry, "Quackin' Down on Hunger", featured

Established in 2009, the Emerging Architect of the Year award is intended to recognize the efforts of emerging leaders within the AIA Rochester chapter who have contributed their time and talent towards the improvement of the architectural community and have made considerable or unique advances in their professional career. Nominees were evaluated by a jury based on the level of impact that they have imparted on the architectural community through the facets of contribution t

We're proud to share that LaBella has been recognized by the Rochester Top 100 for the 16th time! The Rochester Top 100 recognizes the fastest growing companies headquartered in Rochester by measuring three years of performance. Though the list is comprised of companies headquartered in Rochester, our ranking is a result of our work across our entire geography. This year we placed number 11 - it goes up to eleven - our highest ranking ever! As always, we thank our team for t

Two LaBella Associates projects were selected to receive awards for excellence in Comprehensive Planning from the American Planning Association, Upstate New York Chapter. Director of Planning Edward Flynn, AICP worked in conjunction with the City of Niagara Falls Department of Planning, Economic Development & Environmental Services as well as multiple sub consultants, to prepare both the Pre-Nomination and Nomination Phase Studies for an approximate 1880 acre area consisting

The Robert K. Seals Chapter Service Award is presented annually by the American Public Works Association – North Carolina Chapter to recognize a member for outstanding service to the Chapter. The purpose of this Award is to recognize individuals who support the Chapter by serving as an officer, contribute as a key public works administrator, and who show outstanding character. Read what Ken Martin, President of the APWA North Carolina Chapter, had to say about Bob at the Past

The City of Niagara Falls has been selected by the Western New York American Planning Association to receive Honorable Mention in the Comprehensive Planning category for the Niagara Waterfront Opportunity Area Plan completed by the planning team at LaBella Associates. The project, which was completed in early 2018, focused on two key concepts: transportation access and waterfront proximity. The team prepared both the pre-nomination and nomination phase studies for an approxim

On Sunday, April 1st, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle is publishing ”The Rochester Top Workplaces” – a list of the best places to work in the Rochester metro area. We're proud to announce that LaBella has been named to the list for the fifth consecutive year. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee engage

LaBella Associates was honored with the Educational Award of Excellence from the Upstate New York chapter of NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) for our work on The Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great on the St. John Fisher campus. Barbara Burke represented LaBella at the awards ceremony held on Tuesday, November 28th in Buffalo, NY. The Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great is the realization of the campus vision to provide a chapel that