Renovation near Main Street in Livingston Manor, NY
March 2, 2022 — Peak Construction
Renovation
Livingston Manor, NY
Job Details
ServiceRenovation
LocationLivingston Manor, NY
NeighborhoodMain Street / Livingston Manor area
Customer typeCommercial
Outcome12-24 months
SeasonSpring
DateMarch 2, 2022
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Catskill Art Space (CAS) in Livingston Manor, NY, is a contemporary art center that features exhibitions, performances, and educational programs, with a focus on both local and established artists like James Turrell and Sol LeWitt. Following a major renovation, the expanded facility includes two floors and four galleries, aiming to be a regional arts destination with free admission. CAS offers a diverse range of programming, including classes, lectures, and screenings, to foster a creative community in the Catskills. The Catskill Art Space (CAS) in Livingston Manor, NY, underwent a major 9,500 sq ft renovation of a historic factory building. The contemporary arts center features a top-floor dedicated to long-term installations by James Turrell and the LeWitts.Peak Construction's major architectural overhaul and conversion of the former industrial space included:Structural Upgrades: Installation of new siding, an elevator, HVAC, a roof, and sprinklers.Gallery Spaces: Creation of 9,500 square feet of gallery and performance spaces.Community Features: Addition of vitrines functioning as a street-level gallery for Livingston Manor passers-by.
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For commercial spaces like the one we worked on along Main Street, timelines can range anywhere from one month to nearly a year depending on scope. Permit approvals, material lead times, and phased construction to keep parts of a business operational all factor in. We build a detailed project schedule before swinging a single hammer so our clients know what to expect at every stage. Surprises on a commercial job cost money and we work hard to surface them early.
It depends on the nature of the work and the layout of the space. We have managed renovations where one wing or floor stays fully operational while we work in another section. Dust containment, separate entry points, and careful scheduling around business hours all make that possible. On jobs where a full closure is unavoidable, we push hard to compress the timeline so the business loses as little revenue as possible.
Commercial renovations almost always require building permits and in some cases electrical, plumbing, or fire suppression permits depending on what is changing. We handle the permitting process from start to finish. Older commercial buildings can sometimes reveal code compliance issues once walls open up, and we flag those immediately rather than letting them become a surprise at final inspection. Getting permits right the first time keeps the project moving and protects the property owner down the road.
It comes up more often than people expect, especially in older commercial buildings. When we open a wall or pull up flooring and find something that needs to be addressed, we stop, document it, and walk the client through exactly what we found and what the options are. We never just patch over a problem to keep the schedule moving. A clear conversation about scope changes and updated costs upfront is far better than a larger issue surfacing after the job is done.
