Welcome Kevin Buckley, Building Envelope Consultant
August 14, 2026
Kevin Buckley’s career has always centered on buildings, but the way he looks at them
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Featured Posts
When to Call a Restoration Engineer: Doctor, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room?
July 28, 2026
We have used the healthcare analogy extensively over the years in these articles, this one
Reflecting on the Effectiveness of NYC’s Facade Inspection & Safety Program
July 28, 2026
After almost 30 years as a professional in the construction industry in NYC the road
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Revisiting Waterproofing: How Historic Masonry Facades Managed Moisture—And What Modern Approaches Get Wrong
During a recent façade inspection of a 6-story masonry building constructed in 1899, I was
Why Exploratory Openings Matter: Reducing Risk in Building Restoration Through Early Investigation
As a building enclosure consultant and professional engineer practicing in the building restoration and preservation
The Boston Façade Ordinance: Long-Term Value for Building Owners
The City of Boston’s Façade Inspection & Safety Program is often viewed narrowly as a
Senior Building Envelope Consultant for a Growth Mindset Firm (New York)
Stuck in the slow lane? Change lanes. Join a company that moves with you. Maybe
Duffy Engineering – Turning the calendar 2025 to 2026
These year-end/turning the calendar articles are becoming an annual thing. By that, I mean this
When the World’s Most Famous Museum Springs a Leak: What Property Owners Should Learn
On May 3, 2025, after a violent hailstorm moved through Paris, the Louvre Museum—home to