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NYC DOB Urges Owners to Complete Outstanding Cycle 9 FISP Filings
The New York City Department of Buildings recently contacted Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors throughout the

2026 Historic Preservation Month
Historic buildings have a way of making us slow down. Maybe it’s the craftsmanship you

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

Parapet Wall Inspections in NYC: What Building Owners Should Know
As we prepare to enter the 4th quarter of 2025, it’s a good time to

Access Agreements Overhauled: How NYS Bill S3799B Will Change Facade Work Across New York
Tentatively effective January 1, 2026, New York State Senate Bill S3799B marks a transformative shift

Duffy Field Trip: The Bronx Zoo
The Bronx has a bad rep, whether it’s being the famous poster boy of urban

Summer Heat and Roof Stress: Why Expansion and Cracking Happen—And What to Do About It
As building envelope consultants working in the varied climates of New York and New England,

Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (Local Law 126)
New York City’s Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) rule is a regulation designed to

Facade Inspection Safety Program
FISP Cycle 9 Filing Windows FISP Cycle 10 Filing Windows The Facade Inspection and Safety