December 16, 2020 In New Construction Building Blocks to Begin Installation of GFRC panels at Starwood Capital HQ, Miami Beach. Building Blocks is working with Gensler Architects and Coastal-Brodson on the new headquarters for Starwood Capital. Building Blocks has team up with Gensler Architects and Coastal-Brodson to deliver and install 6000 SQF of GFRC panels for the brand new HQ of Starwood Capital in South Beach, Miami. The panels will work as a multiporpuse integrated system that serves as architectural feature and as a hanging planters mesh that will duplicate the green footprint of the structure. We are excited to be a part of this project that promises to be an iconic corner on one of the busiest and most travelled spots on the already iconic Miami Beach. Work will commence in January 2021. March 3, 2020 In Uncategorized Building Blocks Engaged by Skanska for the New Cincinnati Public Radio Building Building Blocks is working with Emersion Design and Skanska on the new headquarters for Cincinnati Public Radio. February 22, 2020 In Uncategorized Building Blocks Engaged by Albany for Bjarke Ingles Tower in the Bahamas We are very excited about kicking off our first project with the team at BIG and to be working with the design-centric developer, Albany.Bahamas. February 22, 2020 In Uncategorized Last Panel Installed at St Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa After a year of construction activity Building Blocks construction team installed their last GFRC panel at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. The project included framed GFRC and permanent formwork GFRC, which can be seen in the “V” column below. It was a privilege to work with HOK, Walter P Moore, and Robins & Morton. February 22, 2020 In Uncategorized Breezeway the Final Piece for Morris Adjmi Design in Miami Beach Building Blocks recently completed the installation of the GFRC breezeway for Morris Adjmi designed 601 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach. It is a grand entrance to the new hotel. March 9, 2019 In Conferences, Events, Workshops Facades+ New York City 2019 New York, NY – Building Blocks looks forward to the Facades+ symposium and workshop event in New York City next month. The two-day program unites top professionals from design, fabrication, and construction to consider high-performance envelopes in the context of New York City’s architectural landscape. It is hosted by the Architect’s Newspaper. Facades+ New York April 4-5, 2019 Metropolitan West 639 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036 January 20, 2019 In Conferences, Workshops PCI Convention 2019 Louisville, KY – Building Blocks will attend the PCI Convention in Louisville next month. The four-day program brings together members of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) with industry non-members for the purpose of committee meetings, education courses, and training sessions. The PCI Convention is coupled with The Precast Show tradeshow. The tradeshow is the largest precast-specific trade show in North America. As a result, the combined event brings together over 1,000 attendees. PCI Convention February 26 – March 2, 2019 Kentucky International Convention Center 221 S 4th St Louisville, KY 40202 December 20, 2018 In People Brian Graham Joins the Team BRIAN GRAHAM Senior Project Manager Allentown, PA – Brian Graham joins the Building Blocks team as Senior Project Manager. He will oversee all aspects of construction management for many of the glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) projects that we manufacture and install. Brian brings over 25 years of experience in exterior building envelope construction to the team. He spent 20 of those years in New York City where he managed panelized and handset field installations of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), terracotta, ACM, zinc, brick, and EIFS facades. He attributes his career success to the long-term relationships he develops with building owners, developers, contractors and material suppliers. March 25, 2018 In People Brandon Dotson Joins the Team BRANDON DOTSON Architectural Designer Chicago, IL – Brandon Dotson joins the Building Blocks team as Architectural Designer. He will collaborate with clients to create project-specific details and system designs. Before joining our team, Brandon worked on projects all over the world including Istanbul, the Bahamas, New York, Miami, and Chicago. He holds a Masters of Architecture from Florida International University. August 18, 2017 In People James Liu Joins the Team JAMES LIU Color Technician Chicago, IL – James Liu joins the Building Blocks team as Color Technician. He will create the glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) samples that our project partners use to determine the finished look of their building facade projects. James will build and maintain our GFRC sample database to develop color options and product lines. James previously studied pigments and pottery in Jingdazhen, China. He is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a Bachelors of Fine Arts. Contact us Instagram LinkedIn Twitter