Expertise
New Construction
From Lower Manhattan to the Capital District, Touchstone has completed numerous new construction projects providing essential affordable, workforce, and senior housing in our communities. These properties range from high-rise steel and concrete construction on dense, urban sites to wood-framed, multi–building projects along the banks of the Hudson River.
Renovation
Our team has completed the renovation of thousands of units of multifamily housing, from moderate rehabs with tenants in place to gut rehabs requiring extensive environmental and structural remediation. Local developers, housing authorities, and non-profits trust our experience in helping them navigate these often complex projects.
Sustainability / Energy Efficiency
The team at Touchstone has a 20-year track record of successful participation in green building / energy efficiency programs. Nearly every project undertaken by the firm has been certified through Enterprise Green Communities, Energy Star, or a NYSERDA program.
Touchstone is committed to cost-effective green building initiatives. Since its inception, our professionals have experimented with countless products and methods and developed a proven track record of substantially reducing energy costs as well as each project’s impact on the environment.
Our team understands that focusing on the basics of air sealing, insulation, quality windows, LED lighting and water efficient fixtures can yield significant savings. Only then, should advanced technologies such as VRF Heat Pumps, Solar / PV and Combined Heat and Power (cogeneration) be implemented.
Safety & Risk Management
Most owners would acknowledge that the riskiest part of a development project is the construction phase. With the potential for unforeseen conditions, supply chain disruptions, and material pricing volatility, development teams have sought out ways to mitigate risk.
The difficult contracting environment brought on by COVID and the subsequent hyper-inflation has only strengthened Touchstone's processes and improved its ability to deliver in these most challenging situations. These practices include: pre-purchasing and off-site storage of critical materials at our warehouses, negotiating longer term price guarantees with suppliers, and self-performing various trades when beneficial to the project.
In addition, our comprehensive safety program and internal risk management protocols protect the entire project team.
Touchstone's insurance program includes extensive umbrella and pollution liability as well as a 3rd party subcontractor insurance monitoring program.
Strict financial controls, strong balance sheet / access to working capital, and a long-term bonding relationship further strengthen our ability to deliver on our commitments.