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History, Integrity, Responsibility

With a reputation for excellence that dates back to the late 1800’s, E.W. Howell stands at the forefront of the New York building community.   The foundation of our success is grounded in our longstanding client and industry relationships, forged by a commitment to excellence and unswerving integrity.  Throughout our history, we’ve constructed more than buildings—we’ve built a legacy that continues to define our firm today, and motivate us toward the future.


   

Smithsonian Institution Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum
New York, NY


E.W. Howell has been selected to provide General Contracting services for the renovation to the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum.  The Museum is housed in the former residence of Andrew Carnegie, which is a National Historic Landmark. The campus also includes two historic townhouses on East 90th Street and the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden. The renovation will expand exhibition space by 7,000 SF by converting the third floor of the Mansion, currently the library, to new contemporary galleries, and moving the library to two adjacent townhouses and improving gallery spaces and infrastructure at the Mansion and townhouses.  The Mansion project will include new freight elevators, new registrar offices and new art conservation labs.  Important public spaces such as the main stair accessing the gallery floors, and restrooms will be renovated and expanded to enhance the visitor experience. 


 The project was designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and Gluckman Mayner Architects, and will be built to achieve a LEED silver rating from the USGBC. To find out more about the project, check out the video below:

With a longstanding history of building on Long Island, philanthropy has always been a part of our business philosophy.  We have participated in the following charitable projects:

 

Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) at The Pat and Mary Bagnato Place for Kids in an establishment dedicated to the care of child victims of physical and sexual abuse.  The project consisted of building a new facility to replace the existing facility next door which they had outgrown.  The new CAC designed by Fusion Architecture encompasses everything that could be needed, and everything that was lacking in the original CAC.  It's a completely designated structure with residential curb appeal, contains state-of-the-art equipment, and is energy efficient.  Vendors donated materials, supplies, and equipment. Most subcontractors worked for little or no profit, some made partial donations, and yet others donated their labor and materials outright.  Local Union affiliates provided varying degrees of assistance to the project.


In 2011, E.W. Howell was one of five firms nationally to receive the AGC in the Community Award.


Peshkur House

Similar to the CAC, E.W. Howell was approached to participate in a project for Grace Peshkur, the little girl who had a rare skin disease which required constant care.  In the fall of 2006, E.W. Howell built the Peshkur’s a new 3,000 SF home, making it handicap accessible to meet Grace's medical needs. Our goal was to improve the quality of life for Grace and help her family with their daily struggle.  All time and materials were donated outright by E.W. Howell and their subcontractors and vendors.



Benefit for a Friend

E.W. Howell has always been committed to helping on a local level and staying connected to the community.  While participating in many charities and organizations, they even started their own.  Starting in 2003, the annual Benefit for a Friend golf outing was designed to help construction families in need, and to date has raised and distributed approximately $100,000 annually.


In addition to the charitable efforts listed above, E.W. Howell has supported many charities/organizations over the years including:

 

  • Dress for Success
  • UCP Suffolk
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • The New York Botanical Garden
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
  • The Michelle O'Neill Foundation
  • Simon Youth Foundation
  • Outreach Project
  • Cooley's Anemia Foundation
  •  Hofstra University Athletics
  •  Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Camp Anchor
  • Farmingdale State College
  • Mercy Center Ministries
  • Council on the Arts
  • Queens Theatre in the Park
  • Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
  • Boys Scouts of America
  • YMCA of Greater New York





  


 

      

 
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