New Parapet Inspection Requirement Starting January 1, 2024, annual parapet inspections are now required by building owners in New York City. Reports must be kept on file for at least six years. The first compliance deadline is December 31,...
Read moreNew Year, New NYC Inspection Requirements
As state and city regulations continually adapt to maintain the safety and integrity of our buildings, residents, and the public at large, staying up to date with upcoming deadlines and the latest periodic safety inspection requirements can seem like...
Read moreBronx Retaining Walls Must Be Inspected By End of 2024
Owners and managers of properties in the Bronx must have their retaining walls inspected and a report filed by December 31, 2024, or risk fines and civil penalties, per New York City’s mandated retaining wall inspection law, Local Law...
Read moreRAND Launches Building Design Group, Offering Comprehensive Services for Complex Projects
New York, NY – November 1, 2023 – RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC, a New York City-based firm, announces the launch of its Building Design Group, a specialized team of experts dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for complex projects, including...
Read moreCritical Compliance Deadlines You Can’t Afford to Miss
RAND Building News & Insights, October 2023 Your essential guide to staying ahead of crucial compliance deadlines and securing the safety of your property. Whether your building boasts parapets, spans over 25,000 square feet, includes parking structures, or has facades...
Read moreThe 432 Park Avenue Case: Construction Defects and the Crucial Role of Thorough Assessments
The insightful case summary of 432 Park Avenue Condominium’s recent litigation, authored by Thomas P. Higgins, Partner at Higgins & Trippett and originally published in Habitat Magazine, underscores the significance of comprehensive building condition surveys for new construction projects. These assessments play a critical role in verifying that the unit owner or shareholder received what was purchased and also safeguarding the comfort and safety of residents.
Read moreBuilding News & Insights: FISP 9C Deadline, NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures Program (PIPS), and More
RAND Building News and Insights Mark your calendars! Significant NYC and Jersey City building compliance deadlines are fast approaching including, FISP Cycle 9C, Local Law 126's Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS), Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 facade inspections, and much...
Read moreNew Rules Allow Drones for Building Inspections in NYC
In an exciting development, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has introduced new rules that expand the permitted uses of drones for various services, including building inspections and infrastructure assessments. These changes represent a significant step forward in enhancing building...
Read moreFrom Campus to Consulting Firm: Celebrating National Intern Day RAND-Style
Today’s the last Thursday in July, and if you didn’t already know, it’s National Intern Day! To celebrate, we treated all our RAND Summer Internship Program participants to lunch, and presented them with certificates of appreciation and a gift card...
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