Devin Kulka became chief executive officer of Kulka Construction at the age of 26, bringing a renewed vision focused on strategic growth, innovation and integrity to the company that was founded by Jack Kulka in 1974. Under Devin Kulka’s leadership, the company has expanded into The Kulka Group, a full-service commercial construction management and development organization serving clients across a wide range of industries. Based in Hauppauge, the firm delivers complex, high-v

One week ago, Middle Market Alliance LI had Devin Kulka and three other great panelists speak about running a family business and what the succession journey really looks like. Devin talked a lot about believing in himself and his team through some real struggles early on, and how culture only works if you’re actually about it — not just saying the right things, but leading by example every day. Benjamin Goldbaum Michael Goodman Elizabeth Schneps Aloni

Congratulations to our 2026 Officers, officially sworn in at the start of the month! Jon Weiss - President Anthony Bartone - Chairman Ken Abrami, LEED AP - Vice President Devin Kulka - Treasurer Alex Lipsky - Secretary Anthony Confredo - Associate Vice President A special thank you to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico for joining us and assisting with the induction. We are looking forward to a strong and successful year ahe

From August of 2024 through this past summer, nearly 5,000 jobs were lost in construction on Long Island. While this decline mostly mirrors a nationwide drop in construction hiring, some industry experts say the precipitous downturn in our area is linked to a few key causes. For years, business leaders have decried local zoning laws they believe to be too draconian to facilitate construction activity and, subsequently, hiring in building trades . “Long Island has some of the

Thanks in part to Devin Kulka, this year's Scouting America event was the most successful Sporting Clays event in Scouting America's history.

For companies getting ready to start construction projects, things are getting more expensive. The producer price index (PPI) for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.5 percent in July and 2.6 percent from July 2024, the largest 12-month increase since Feb. 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released Thursday. Though the AGCA reports on the national construction landscape, higher

Obstacles to growth and changing economic conditions were highlighted in a recent panel event hosted by the Commercial and Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island earlier this month. The CIBS-LI ‘s 2025 State of the Market event held Tuesday, June 17 at 58 South Service Road in Melville, featured a panel of experts from a variety of commercial real estate sectors including retail, industrial, office, banking and construction, exploring current challenges, emerging trends a

A new report from CoStar presents a striking reality for the national multifamily market: across many major U.S. metro areas, luxury apartment vacancy rates remain stubbornly high. Yet here on Long Island, the data tells a different story — one of accelerating absorption and vanishing availability, even in the most premium segments of the market. While national headlines focus on oversupply in cities like Austin, Denver, and Miami, Long Island stands out as an outlier — and n

At The Kulka Group, we take pride in being trusted partners in the development of projects that push industries forward. That’s why we’re honored to be providing preconstruction services for a new state-of-the-art facility in collaboration with Jet Parts Engineering , Northeast Aero , and PG Aerotech — three respected leaders in the aerospace sector. This upcoming facility will support the future of precision manufacturing on Long Island, and we’re proud to contribute to its

The Kulka Group is proud to announce our official certification as a New York State Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)—a milestone that reflects not just our professional growth, but our ongoing commitment to equity, opportunity, and community representation in the construction and real estate industries. This designation is awarded to companies that are at least 51% minority-owned and demonstrates their active contribution to fostering diversity in New York’s economic landsc

We are proud to announce that Devin Kulka, CEO of The Kulka Group, will be honored by the Theodore Roosevelt Council, Scouting America at their 2025 Sporting Clay Shoot, taking place on Friday, September 19, 2025. This prestigious event is one of the region’s most anticipated gatherings of professionals, leaders, and supporters of youth development across Long Island — and we are incredibly honored to see Devin recognized for his contributions to both the construction industr

At The Kulka Group, we believe that shaping Long Island’s future requires more than bricks and mortar — it requires bold advocacy and a willingness to speak up for the policies that affect how and where we build. That’s why we were proud to join 43 fellow members of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) in Albany this week to engage directly with state legislators about the critical issues impacting the building and development industry. Fighting for a Fairer, More Sustai

At The Kulka Group, we’re always looking for smart, forward-thinking ways to increase the value of our properties while contributing to a more sustainable future. In 2019, we took a bold step in that direction by converting the rooftop of our 60,000 sq. ft. Hauppauge facility into a revenue-generating asset through community solar — and the results have exceeded expectations. Through our partnership with SUNation Energy, we’ve been able to generate an additional $70,000 per y

The momentum is real — and growing. Last week, The Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) launched its 2025 Membership Drive with an energy-filled kickoff party that brought together some of the most dedicated professionals in our industry. We’re proud to share that over 70 members have already joined the initiative, making this one of the most robust and promising recruitment drives in recent years. The kickoff celebration, generously hosted by B2K Development, was more than

The Kulka Group is proud to announce that our CEO, Devin Kulka, has been officially installed as Secretary of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI), one of the region’s most influential trade organizations representing builders, developers, and professionals across the construction and real estate industry. The installation ceremony took place on Wednesday, led by Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, and was attended by fellow LIBI members, industry leaders, and regiona

Over 200 leaders from Long Island’s construction, architecture, and engineering sectors gathered on Thursday, December 12, 2025 for a breakfast event that was as insightful as it was impactful. Hosted by HIA-LI in collaboration with the Long Island Builders Institute and the Long Island Contractors Association , the event spotlighted the findings of the Grassi 2024 Construction and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Industry Survey Report . It was a morning of thoughtful discu

A plan to build a new $35 million warehouse in Hauppauge has added a youth sports component to be donated to the community. The developers, a partnership of Roslyn-based Barone Management and The Kulka Group in Hauppauge, first pitched a project that would bring a 138,150-square-foot warehouse building to a 10-acre vacant lot at 471 Blydenburgh Road located across from the Town of Islip Recycling Center and landfill. The developers had a public hearing with the Islip Planni

Devin Kulka's journey with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS) started six years ago when he was looking for something to put his life into perspective. At that time, he was going through a lot personally and professionally, and he needed something that could help him make a difference in the world. LLS gave him that opportunity and held a special place in his heart ever since. Devin didn't know it at the time, but his involvement with LLS would become even more meaningful an