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05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 18:07

Statement on Master Developer Announcement for Penn Station

Our statement from Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President and CEO of the New York Building Congress on the master developer announcement for Penn Station:

"It is no surprise that New York Building Congress members will lead the way on the transformative project to reimagine Penn Station as a 21st century, rider-focused transit hub.
With the US DOT's selection of the bold plan put forward by Halmar, and in partnership with HOK, New York can look forward to a day in the not-so-distant future when a trip to Penn elicits awe and ease, not curse words and frustration! We applaud the DOT for providing an extra $200M to ensure the project stays on-time and breaks ground in 2027. Thank you also to our partners at Amtrak for assuring a competitive process that wasted no time in delivering a winning bid.
It has been a long time coming, but the work begins today to ensure that not just the station, but the entirety of Midtown West becomes a vibrant 24/7 neighborhood befitting the busiest transit hub in the Western hemisphere.
We hail the many other NYBC members involved in this project:
  • Skanska Infrastructure Development and Skanska USA Civil Northeast
  • HNTB New York Engineering, Architecture & Landscape Architecture, P.C.
  • Vornado Realty L.P.
  • Severud Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C.
  • Langan Engineering, Environmental, Surveying, Landscape Architecture & Geology, D.P.C.
  • ASTM S.p.A.

Alongside them, the New York Building Congress itself will lead the way in touting the economic windfall and thousands of new jobs that a new Penn Station will bring. Let's roll!"

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About The New York Building Congress

The New York Building Congress, a broad-based membership association celebrating its 105th year, is committed to promoting the growth and success of the construction industry in New York City and its environs. Learn more about the New York Building Congress at www.buildingcongress.com.

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