RAND’s summer internship program returned to the office this year, and in recognition of National Intern Day, held on the last Thursday of July each year, we’re treating our interns to lunch to celebrate their hard work and contributions to…
Our transportation and distribution systems are continuing to evolve, and while the future is still uncertain, we are certainly recognizing the consequences of our model of growth at all costs in the present, categorized by rolling major disruptions and perpetual…
Since 2006, our RAND on the Run team has participated in a 5K charity run each year (including the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge and NYCRuns’ Building Brooklyn 5K). While the pandemic cancelled our annual run for the first time in…
Our RAND Gives Back volunteers have been busy the last couple of months. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, RAND has remained committed to our goal of volunteering and donating 1% of our gross billing to charitable organizations that are important to our…
In the last couple of years, New York City has passed two new local laws restricting the issuance of new permits, and in some cases revoking active permits, to properties with excessive violations and to those who owe the City…
A new class of Certificate of Occupancy, which removes red tape from the building occupation process for commercial and residential property owners, developers, and tenants, is coming to New York City starting April 2021. In December 2020, the New York…
RAND is proud to recognize Project Architects Brett Rieger, AIA and Michael Langwell, RA as RAND’s and Real Estate Weekly‘s Rising Stars of 2020. Brett Rieger, AIA Project Architect Brett Rieger, AIA is Project Architect on RAND Engineering & Architecture,…
Owners of buildings who fail to correct Safe With a Repair and Maintenance Program (SWARMP) conditions noted in their 8th Cycle Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) Report will now face a Failure to Correct SWARMP civil penalty of $2,000 upon…
Over the past year, RAND has been working on new initiatives and looking for different ways to create a more meaningful and positive impact on our community and help those who are enduring hardship at this time. In lieu of…
Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, RAND honors #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving. Started by New York’s 92 Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation in 2012, #GivingTuesday encourages everyone to take collective action to improve their communities, give…
Continued Commitment to Safety and Our Clients Dear Clients and Friends, As a construction industry Architectural/Engineering firm involved in projects affecting building infrastructure and public safety, RAND is designated as an essential business per Governor Cuomo’s “New York State on…
Like all of you, RAND is closely monitoring the latest news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Because the health and well-being of our employees, clients, and community-at-large are of utmost importance to us, we are continually modifying our policies and procedures…