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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
Winter Readiness for Roofs, Garages, and Façades in NYC & Boston
Harsh freeze–thaw cycles, coastal exposure, and de-icing salts make the northeast a particularly demanding environment
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
The Hidden Forces Driving Up Insurance Costs
EF1-level tornadoes—featuring winds between 86 and 110 mph—touched down in Paxton and Holden, Massachusetts, part
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
Air Barriers 101
In construction, air barrier systems are the unsung heroes of building envelopes. While not as
What is a Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector and Why Does It Matter?
When it comes to the structural stability of the building, it’s not all about the
What to Do When You Discover a Leak in Your Building
Water intrusion is one of the most common and costly issues that building owners and
Title 19 compliance: Essential guidance for parking garage owners in New York State
If you own a building containing a parking garage in New York State, compliance with
Challenges of a Building Envelope Restoration Contractor
As a building envelope specialty contractor, one of the challenges we find in working with