Surviving the Gut Renovation Next Door
Published on Nov 22, 2011 by Main, Renovationin Main, Renovation
As the wife of Rand's president, I have been around building construction in New York City for more than 25 years and appreciate the energy and vitality of urban revitalization. So when our new neighbors decided to gut renovate the dilapidated...
Read moreInfrared Eye for Detecting Leaks
Published on Nov 11, 2011 by Diagnostics, Infrared, Leaksin Diagnostics, Infrared, Leaks
With the recent storms and heavy rains, my Rand coworkers and I have been extra busy conducting leakage evaluations. To assist us in our investigations, we've been incorporating infrared technology. An infrared camera has a sensor that detects temperature differences...
Read moreInspecting a Facade with Lion Eyes
Published on Nov 9, 2011 by Architecture, Facades, Terra Cotta, Upper East Sidein Architecture, Facades, Terra Cotta, Upper East Side
One of the things I love about my job as a project associate is seeing interesting architectural details up close. While recently conducting a 7th Cycle Local Law 11/98 facade inspection at 56 East 87th Street on the Upper East...
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