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With offices in the Northeast and West Coast, LiRo provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. Our expertise in transportation, infrastructure, and public building projects has led to our involvement with some of the country`s top projects and landmarks, including the post 9/11 rebuilding of Lower Manhattan, the Number 7 Subway Line Extension, Niagara Municipal Complex, New York Public Library, and the High Line Park. LiRo`s staff serves a broad range of public and private sector clients, from villages and developers to major state agencies. Our success is a testament of our clients` satisfaction with our performance and continuing innovations to help them realize their projects in a safe and cost-efficient manner. LiRo`s design and construction professionals are well-versed in the industry`s best practices in sustainability, evolving Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies, and risk analysis. Our LiRo Academy provides cross-training opportunities to staff enabling them to have greater integration with all the firms` disciplines. Employees are also encouraged to stay current with the latest methods and trends through a variety of in-house and external training classes. Throughout LiRo`s growth, our senior management has remained involved and accessible to our clients. This culture of dedication and responsiveness is also instilled at all levels of our staff. We recognize that our clients require and deserve an innovative and responsive firm as a trusted partner who can provide an experienced team with a diverse set of skills and state-of-the-art resources to successfully deliver their projects. Prior to joining LiRo, McCaffrey worked as Chief Information Officer for Westchester County and as Commissioner of Information Technology for Orange County, both in New York; and as Director of Information Technology for the Village of Skokie in Illinois. He also founded a technology-consulting firm John McCaffrey Associates. He received an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University, in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois; a Master of Science in Network and Communications Management, also from DeVry University; and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Saint John’s University in Jamaica, New York. He holds graduate certificates in Information Security Management, Electronic Commerce, and Wireless Networking. McCaffrey was recognized as a 2017 Top Government Innovator by Government Technology Magazine and received a 2017 Symantec Cyber Award for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity. McCaffrey serves on the Westchester County Historical Society Board, the State University of New York Orange Curriculum Advisory Board, New York CIO/CISO Executive Summit Governing Boards and the Westchester County Association Broadband Advisory Committee. He also is a Public Utility Director of Westchester County Emergency Operations and an Advisor for the Orange County, New York Business Accelerator. McCaffrey is a member of the New York State Local Government IT Directors’ Association and the North West Municipal Conference’s Technology Subgroup Long Island Info Systems Management Association.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a New York City-focused Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns, manages, and operates a diverse portfolio of office, retail, and multifamily properties. Headquartered in New York, the company is best known for its flagship property, the Empire State Building, a major tourist attraction and an iconic symbol of the city. As of March 31, 2025, Empire State Realty Trusts portfolio includes approximately 7.9 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space, and 732 residential units. The company emphasizes modernized and well-located properties, with a strong commitment to sustainability. Its entire portfolio is powered by 100% renewable wind energy, making it a leader in energy efficiency within the real estate sector. Many of its properties are certified under rigorous third-party building certification systems, promoting healthier environments for occupants.
The Scion Group is a leading real estate firm based in the United States, specializing in student housing. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Irving, Texas, the company is recognized for its ownership, operation, and advisory services in the student housing sector. It manages nearly 92,000 beds globally, with a strong presence in the U.S. The Scion Group offers a range of services that include owning and operating student housing properties, providing expert advisory services, and engaging in the development and management of real estate tailored for students. The company operates under four distinct brands, focusing on creating unique living experiences for students rather than just offering standard amenities. With a portfolio of approximately 87 properties and an investment exceeding $6 billion in student housing projects, The Scion Group is dedicated to enhancing the residential experience for students and educational institutions.
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National Energy & Light is a full service lighting, power control and brand imaging company. We provide comprehensive energy and imaging solutions for the retail, restaurant, supermarket, c-store, automotive dealership, fitness center, and hotel markets. With decades of experience servicing major national retailers and commercial customers, we have the experience, resources and expertise to ensure your projects and programs are a major success. We`re fortunate to work with and support some of the most well known brands in the industry. We`re committed to bringing unique technologies and expanded programs to our clients which benefit their operational efficiencies and improve their bottom line. We`re an industry leader in providing technology and expanded services within the national account market. No other company offers the same comprehensive product and service solutions. We provide power control, lighting, energy and imaging solutions. National Energy & Light, Inc. is a certified Veteran owned company (CVOSB).