Uniland offers comprehensive property development & construction management services with the experience of having developed more than 16 million sq. ft. of commercial real estate in Buffalo & Rochester, NY, since 1974. Uniland has earned a "Reputation for Results" by delivering projects for our clients on-time and on budget.
As a vertically integrated, full-service property developer, we have greater control over the quality and schedule of our real estate projects. We guide the client and their project through the full development cycle: from site acquisition, planning and design, regulatory approvals, financing and construction management to occupancy.
Uniland Construction Corporation can provide Construction Management, General Contracting and Owner's Representative for just about any real estate project. The team has completed projects for some of Western New York's most successful businesses and reputable institutions since our founding in 1974.
We offer over 400 acres of prime shovel-ready development sites across the Buffalo Niagara region to custom build a corporate office, warehouse, industrial facility or retail space that suits the long-term needs of your business. And if we don't own it, our team of site selectors can find a suitable location for you.
In construction, there are no second chances so we get it right the first time. Our Buffalo based team at Uniland Construction includes architects, designers, engineers and construction managers. We collaborate and communicate with you throughout the process to deliver your project on time and on budget.
Uniland Construction can provide Construction Management, General Contracting or Owner’s Representative for just about any real estate project. We’re the construction firm that builds local landmarks, highly-rated hotels, inspirational places to worship, schools for the next generation, and workspaces to enjoy. Our comprehensive method of Design/Build integrates all aspects of planning, design, and construction into one cohesive team for a more efficient process that saves you time and money.
By using the latest Procore project management software, we closely monitor construction projects while keeping the customer informed at every stage. Our team has completed projects for some of Western New York’s most successful businesses and reputable institutions, including GEICO, Catholic Health System, Columbus McKinnon, Canisius College, Delaware North, M&T Bank and D’Youville College.
We're the construction firm that builds local landmarks, highly-rated hotels, inspirational places to worship, schools for the next generation, and workspaces to enjoy.
Our comprehensive method of Design/Build integrates all aspects of planning, design, and construction into one cohesive team for a more efficient process that saves you time and money.
By using the latest Procore project management software, we closely monitor construction projects while keeping the customer informed at every stage.
Creating livable environments for work, play and recreation require commitment and consideration with every aspect of spanning design, and . At Uniland, sustainable is a corporate responsibility that we have to our tenants, our environment, and ourselves. We accomplish this by achieving a high level of performance in energy and water efficiency, environmental , sustainable operations, green certifications, engagement and involvement.
Uniland recognizes that every effort, large and small, is an important contribution to our shared environment. From concept to completion, elements of sustainable design are incorporated into every Uniland . We actively pursue economic programs, rebates, tax credits and other opportunities that reduce occupancy costs and utility expenses including ENERGY STAR, LEED certification and NYSERDA incentives.
Check out our courses at Uniland University created by development professionals to help educate and provide insight on the commercial real estate development process, with a focus on the Buffalo and Western NY region.
Course 2: How Large Commercial Real Estate Companies Can Help Small Businesses. Working with a large, experienced commercial real estate (CRE) developer that offers a full-service solution is worth considering. A commercial real estate partner should offer:
Course 8: Four Ways Design-Build is Better for Your Construction Project. In today’s construction landscape, Design-Build is gaining recognition as a better way for clients to implement their building projects. By creating a unified team to execute the project, clients benefit in a variety of ways:
Design-Build Process at The Delaware North Building, 250 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
Watch this video to see a once a contaminated brownfield site in the Central Business District transformed into a world-class building containing a Westin hotel, Class A office space, retailers, restaurants and an adjacent 600 car parking garage.
Course 9: What to Look for in a Property Development Partner. A strong development partner will get you to the grand opening on-time and on budget.
Course 10: Where to Locate a Business in Western NY. To help you research the right location for your office, warehouse or retail store, Uniland created the first detailed Buffalo Niagara region demographic report. This free demographic analysis of the Buffalo area addresses key questions related to:
Course 12: Investing in Buffalo Opportunity Zones. These federal tax incentives are designed to connect private investors to economically challenged communities by encouraging the long-term reinvestment of capital gains into struggling census tracks in need of an economic boost. Looking at the Opportunity Zone map, there are 514 Opportunity Zones in New York State, including 44 in Western New York and 18 in the City of Buffalo, meaning there are countless ways for businesses to take advantage of these incentives.
Course 13: What is Mixed Use Development? Projects that blend residential, commercial and recreational uses. A transformation is underway in downtown Buffalo, New York, and its suburbs creating demand for mixed use developments.
According to the American Planning Association, mixed use development:
People from various demographic groups see the conveniences and advantages of a lifestyle that allows them to blend their living, work and leisure activities in a central locale. Uniland’s Eastern Hills Mall redevelopment project in Clarence, NY, will incorporate these principles into WNY’s first Town Center.
Avant, French for “Forward,” was Buffalo’s first mixed use development in the Central Business District. A trailblazer in the city’s downtown renewal, it was boldly executed during the height of the Great Recession. The success of Avant has helped spur over $450 million of investment in its two-block radius, unleashing a new era of development across the Buffalo skyline.
Uniland has the largest portfolio of office parks in Western NY that are home to over 400 businesses in the Buffalo and Rochester, New York regions.
The D’Youville College project involved the adaptive reuse and restoration of an existing three-story, 25,000-square-foot building, the reuse of the historic façade of its neighboring building, and construction of two new buildings. The new buildings have the vibe of a high-energy, collaborative environment for students, faculty and staff.
The Chapel at CrossPoint is a 130,000-square-foot building designed to serve numerous ministries ranging from infants to seniors. It includes a nursery, game room, classrooms, a theater, multipurpose gymnasium, bookstore, reception/banquet room, ministry offices, state-of-the-art media center, and an elegant, traditional 210-seat wedding chapel. To accommodate growing ministries, the primary 2,000-seat sanctuary is expandable to 3,200 square feet.
Uniland has a large portfolio of spanning modern warehouse, industrial and flex across designed for manufacturing, distribution and warehouse operations. These buildings are commercial spaces designed with deep docks, grade level doors, wide roadways and are situated close to major highways, railways and transportation hubs for , Canadian border crossings and beyond.
Uniland is known for creating dynamic hotels and restaurants in the Buffalo, region. Samples of their work include the iconic Embassy Suites Buffalo hotel, Della Terra restaurant and steakhouse inside Avant, the nation’s first Universally Designed hotel for an enhanced guest experience, the Hampton Inn Buffalo-Amherst at the Northtown Center sports complex, as well as Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill Buffalo Flagship within The Delaware North complex.
Apartments for Rent – Apartment communities that set new standards for quality, comfort and value. Every Uniland residential project is designed, constructed and managed to deliver a superior living experience.
Gates Circle Townhomes – Uniland’s latest residential project is the new Luxury Townhome neighborhood near historic Gates Circle. These exclusive residences offer unparalleled comfort and convenience in one of the City of Buffalo’s most celebrated areas.
Condominium Development – Avant was Buffalo’s first mixed use development in the Central Business District featuring 27 privately owned luxury condo’s. This adaptive reuse project transformed a 1972 asbestos-laden federal office building spanning an entire city block into a hub for live/work/play environments.
Kellena Kane
Director of Development
