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Accessibility continues to expand at 14th Street–Union Square with EL 217 now in service—marking the 17th elevator delivered under the 19 Elevators Project in collaboration with the MTA and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland. Serving the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, and W lines, EL 217 improves circulation within one of New York City’s busiest and most complex transit hubs . With constant passenger flow and multiple subway lines intersecting at this location, the new hydraulic elevator p

The Forte-Gramercy Joint Venture successfully placed EL325 at Canal Street Station into service — 16 days ahead of the project milestone date. Serving riders on the 6 Southbound Local line, EL325 is the 18th elevator commissioned under the 37 Elevators Project bringing the project closer to its halfway point. Work at this station included the full elevator replacement, replacement of the glazing mylar film, painting of kiosks, and rerouting of storm water drainage piping away

At Lexington Avenue–53rd Street, Elevator EL 245 is now in service—marking the 16th elevator delivered under our 19 Elevators Project. Delivered in collaboration with the MTA and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland, this latest replacement reflects the continued advancement of a project improving accessibility at scale across New York City’s transit system. Serving the E, F and 6 lines, EL 245 establishes a direct connection between the mezzanine and platform, improving circulatio

Progress is in full swing at Babylon Station as Forte Construction, in collaboration with Lead Designer AECOM, MTA Construction & Development (MTA C&D), and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), moves through the final phase of platform reconstruction. Commuters can look forward to a modernized station with a platform reopening anticipated just before Memorial Day 2026. All structural steel for both platforms is now complete, creating a solid foundation for the next phase of upg

Sheepshead Bay Station is officially back in service — a proud milestone for the community and another successful delivery for the Package 3 Design-Build team. As a key subcontractor to Halmar International, with Dewberry serving as Lead Designer in collaboration with the MTA, Forte Construction is proud to celebrate the completion of the final phase of work at this elevated station, originally constructed in 1916 and opened to the public in 1917. With the commissioning of el

We’re excited to celebrate another major accomplishment for our 19 Elevators Project, delivered in collaboration with the MTA and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland, with the official opening of Elevator 144 at the 125th Street Station. This achievement marks the 15th elevator placed into service under the project and represents an important step forward in expanding accessibility across the transit system. Delivered two months ahead of schedule, EL 144 connects the mezzanine and

Work at Kings Highway Station continues to advance as this critical accessibility project reaches an important new phase. Forte Construction is proud to contribute as a subcontractor to the Package 3 Design-Build Team led by Halmar International, with Dewberry Engineers serving as Lead Designer, in collaboration with the MTA and NYC DOT. Following the successful completion of the project’s major structural scope of work, the team is now focused on system installation and stat

Last week, Forte/TAP. hosted its annual Staff Picked Charity celebration. This year, we welcomed the Thomas Cutinella Memorial Foundation and Argus Community to our headquarters. The employees who nominated them shared why each cause matters to them, and the organizations spoke about their work and the people behind it. Sharing those stories together served as a reminder that when support is personal, it is powerful. You can read more about the personal stories behind each no

Significant progress continues to take shape at the LIRR Hollis Station as the project moves steadily forward. Earlier in the project, Forte Construction—working in collaboration with Designer AECOM, MTA Construction and Development (MTA C&D), and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)—completed the major excavation activities that laid the foundation for the station’s transformation. This work supported the full replacement of all existing staircases, the addition of four new stai

Exciting news from 34th Street–Penn Station! Elevators EL 225 and EL 226 are now in service, marking the completion of Phase 2 of accessibility improvements at one of New York City’s most iconic transit hubs. Earlier this year, Phase 1 was successfully completed with the commissioning of elevators EL 227 and EL 228. As a key subcontractor to the Package 3 Design-Build team led by Halmar International, and Lead Designer, Dewberry Engineers, our team worked closely with the MTA

Elevator EL 229 at the 42nd Street–Times Square Station has officially been placed into service—four months ahead of schedule and in time for New Year’s Eve in New York City! Delivered by Forte Construction, in collaboration with the MTA and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland, this milestone marks another major achievement for the 19 Elevators team at the busiest subway station in the MTA system . EL 229 is the 14th elevator placed into service under the 19 Elevators Project and

The opening of Elevator EL223 at 14th Street–8th Avenue marks another achievement for the 37 Elevators Project, delivered by the Forte–Gramercy Joint Venture alongside the MTA, Lead Designer Stantec, and the Naik–STV JV PMC team. Placed into service on December 20, EL223 is the 17th elevator delivered under the project and completes the installation of both elevators at this station, following the successful commissioning of EL222 earlier this year. Located at a station known

Elevator 702 is officially in service at Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue Station, marking the 16th elevator commissioned under the 37 Elevators Project. Delivered by the Forte-Gramercy Joint Venture, Lead Designer Stantec, and the Naik–STV Joint Venture PMC team, in collaboration with the MTA, this full replacement enhances accessibility and safety for riders on the D, F, N, and Q lines. EL 702 is one of two elevators at Stillwell Avenue under the 37 Elevators contract and is u

We’re excited to share that Elevators 304 and 305 are officially in service at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn—bringing enhanced accessibility to riders across the B, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5, D, N, R lines, and the LIRR. At one of Brooklyn’s key multi-line stations, strong communication between the Forte-Gramercy JV, the Lead Designer, Stantec, and the PMC Group, Naik-STV JV, kept the project moving. With these two new elevators, the team has now placed 15 elevators into service under our

At Forte/TAP, giving back begins with the stories that shape our team. Each year, we roll out our staff-picked charity tradition, inviting everyone to put forward a charity that has touched their lives in a meaningful way. This practice ensures that this annual donation isn’t just a contribution—it’s an expression of the values, experiences, and connections that define who we are as a company. This year, the stories shared by our team were especially powerful—so much so that

This year’s theme for International Volunteer Day is “Every Contribution Matters,” and our team proves that in the most meaningful ways. Your time, your energy, your heart—none of it goes unnoticed. Thank you for showing up and making an impact we’re truly proud of.

Forte Construction is proud to celebrate the commissioning of elevators EL186, EL187, and EL188 at Fordham Road Station, serving the 4 Line in the Bronx. As part of the 37 Elevator Replacement project, this accomplishment was achieved through the Forte-Gramercy Joint Venture and close collaboration with the MTA, the design team at Stantec, and the PMC team at Naik-STV JV. These hydraulic elevators now serve the largest elevated station under this contract, located above the b

Elevator 333 is officially in service at the West 4th Street–Washington Square Station, marking the 13th elevator commissioned under the 19 Elevators Project and the successful completion of Phase 2. Forte Construction, the MTA, and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland are proud to celebrate another on-schedule milestone as we continue advancing accessibility and modern infrastructure across the system. This station features three elevators in total. With Elevator 334 completed in

Forte Construction is proud to celebrate the commissioning of Elevators 791 and 792 at Church Avenue Station, serving the B and Q train lines. As a key subcontractor to the Package 3 Design-Build team led by Halmar International, and Lead Designer, Dewberry Engineers, our team worked closely with the MTA and the New York City Department of Transportation throughout the project. Our team collaborated with the designers to address field conditions, refine details, and support p

Forte Construction is proud to announce the substantial completion of the MTA Replacement of 12 Escalators Project! This achievement marks a major milestone in our ongoing partnership with the MTA to enhance commuter mobility and reliability throughout New York City’s transit system. The upgraded escalators are located across 5 stations, Bowling Green, Intervale Avenue, High Street, Roosevelt Island, and 53rd Street–Lexington Avenue. Each location presented unique conditions