EW Howell Construction Group

EW Howell Construction Group Founded in 1891, EW Howell is a well-established General Contractor and Construction Manager.

We provide construction services throughout the region to a diversity of clients including retail, education, government, cultural and healthcare organizations. With offices in Manhattan and headquarters on Long Island, we provide construction services throughout the region to a diversity of clients including retail, education, government, cultural and healthcare organizations. Established first as a builder of fine homes, EW Howell quickly earned a reputation in New York and on Long Island among the influential, constructing elegant Gold Coast estates, many of which still stand today, for clients including the Guggenheim, Pratt, and Hutton families. As the decades passed, EW Howell continued to grow and evolve with the changing times to become an integral part of the commercial construction industry, and now stands as one of the most prominent construction firms in New York.

National Engineers Week (February 22 – 28, 2026) recognizes the positive impact of engineering in our lives and across v...
02/22/2026

National Engineers Week (February 22 – 28, 2026) recognizes the positive impact of engineering in our lives and across various industries. From life-saving innovations in healthcare to the roads we travel every day, the unyielding efforts of engineers cannot be understated. We at EW Howell Construction Group recognize these hard-working individuals who have made incredible strides, inspiring future generations all the while.

  We are progressing through several key phases on the Elizabeth Seton Children’s Young Adult Center project! Concrete f...
02/18/2026

We are progressing through several key phases on the Elizabeth Seton Children’s Young Adult Center project! Concrete footings and foundations are underway, as is work on site utilities. Some of our current efforts include installing primary and secondary electrical service and the sewer main. Underground electric and plumbing work will begin soon as well.

Overall, the Young Adult Center project remains on track, with multiple trades coordinating to ensure smooth progress.

"Believe you can, and you're halfway there." – Theodore Roosevelt.EW Howell Construction Group wishes everyone a Happy P...
02/16/2026

"Believe you can, and you're halfway there." – Theodore Roosevelt.

EW Howell Construction Group wishes everyone a Happy Presidents’ Day! In observation of the holiday, our administrative offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow.

With heart disease being the leading health threat to Americans, it’s crucial to shine a spotlight on heart health. Febr...
02/09/2026

With heart disease being the leading health threat to Americans, it’s crucial to shine a spotlight on heart health. February is American Heart Month, which emphasizes the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles and making informed health-related decisions regarding diet, physical activity, and more. Let’s take the necessary steps toward improved heart health.

To learn more, click here: https://tinyurl.com/nhfbcuwa

  In 2006, EW Howell Construction Group completed the Lander College for Women project for Touro University. Encompassin...
02/05/2026

In 2006, EW Howell Construction Group completed the Lander College for Women project for Touro University. Encompassing 45,000 square feet, this interior fit-out features a double-height gym, a cafeteria, laboratories, classrooms, as well as administrative, faculty, and student offices. 🔗 To learn more about this project, click here: https://tinyurl.com/5ayesht7

We sincerely thank Touro University, Gruzen Samton LLP, and our various subcontractors and partners for their invaluable contributions to this higher education project.

EW Howell Construction Group proudly celebrates Black History Month, honoring the achievements and contributions of Afri...
02/02/2026

EW Howell Construction Group proudly celebrates Black History Month, honoring the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Throughout the month of February, we recognize the leadership and innovations that have shaped our nation’s past and continue to inspire future generations.

  In April 1891, EW Howell Construction Group was founded in Babylon, NY by Elmer Winfield Howell, a farmer apprentice t...
01/29/2026

In April 1891, EW Howell Construction Group was founded in Babylon, NY by Elmer Winfield Howell, a farmer apprentice turned carpenter, and his father-in-law, George S. Brown. Then known as Brown & Howell, the firm focused on constructing homes before eventually building fine estates on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Today, EW Howell specializes in constructing projects across a vast number of industries – healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality, to name a few – staying true to our mission of building New York.

01/27/2026

We’d like to share a closer look at the ongoing Young Adult Center project for Elizabeth Seton Children’s! This first-of-its-kind center, located in White Plains, NY, will offer specialized care for medically fragile adults between the ages of 18 and 35. Specific features of this 96-bed facility include 24-hour skilled nursing, respiratory and medical care, therapeutic recreation, and on-site specialty clinics.

We are proud to serve as Construction Manager on this project, which is scheduled for completion in 2027. Stay tuned for future updates!

We’re thrilled to share that the recently rebuilt Wagner Park was featured in Fast Company as one of the best waterfront...
01/22/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the recently rebuilt Wagner Park was featured in Fast Company as one of the best waterfront parks of 2025! Boasting urban flood protection elements such as an 18-foot flood wall and stormwater cistern, this park also features a community space and pavilion building for public use. To read the article in full, click here: https://tinyurl.com/45vr5vsd

EW Howell Construction Group is proud to have served as the general contractor on the Wagner Park Pavilion, which is situated at one of the highest points of the park and offers a restaurant, classrooms, and a rooftop garden for visitors to enjoy. We extend our gratitude to our valued subcontractors and partners for their contributions to this remarkable project.

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a man whose impact continu...
01/19/2026

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a man whose impact continues to inspire generations the world over. In observance of the holiday, our administrative offices will be closed today and reopen tomorrow.

We’re thrilled to share that two of our projects have been recognized in the AIA New York 2026 Design Awards! The Davis ...
01/15/2026

We’re thrilled to share that two of our projects have been recognized in the AIA New York 2026 Design Awards! The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer, which transformed a decades-old landmark into a new recreational facility, received the Honor Award in the Architecture category. Additionally, the South Battery Park City Resilience project, designed to protect Lower Manhattan from future storms and sea-level rise, was awarded the Merit Award in the Urban Design category. Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y4eaadjh

EW Howell Construction Group is incredibly proud to have been part of these projects that will positively shape New York City. Our sincere gratitude goes to Center for Architecture (AIANY) for this honor, as well as the talented architects, subcontractors, and partners for their hard work in making these projects a reality.

01/13/2026

For this latest , we look back at the Far Rockaway Branch Library project in Queens, NY! This impressive 18,000-square-foot, 2-story building includes a circulation and information center, meeting rooms, a business center, and dedicated sections for children, teens, and adults. The library also features a unique parallelogram curtainwall system with color gradient fritted glass, which contributes to its distinctive architectural design. Following completion, the Far Rockaway Branch Library received several accolades, including recognition in the Queens Chamber of Commerce 2025 Building Awards for New Construction – Public Buildings.

🔗 Learn more about the project here: https://tinyurl.com/mr4aaevu

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245 Newtown Road
Plainview, NY
11803

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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