Restoring a Landmark on Ladies’ Mile
Published on Dec 29, 2011 by Architecture, Historic Preservation, Landmarksin Architecture, Historic Preservation, Landmarks
Rand was recently hired to oversee an exterior restoration and roof replacement program at 901 Broadway, which the New York Observer called “one of the most architecturally unique buildings still standing in Manhattan.” Built in 1870, the five-story building—the first...
Read moreMore PEs in the House
Published on Dec 28, 2011 by Employees, Engineersin Employees, Engineers
New PEs: Dave Brijlall, James Kelley We are happy to announce that two more of our staff members are joining the ranks of Professional Engineers. Dave Brijlall, a project engineer on Rand’s Mechanical team, and James Kelley, a senior structural...
Read moreGiving It Our Best (Places to Work)
Published on Dec 19, 2011 by Awards, Employees, Workplacesin Awards, Employees, Workplaces
Crain's New York Business recently announced its top 50 Best Places to Work in New York City, and as the President of Rand, I'm happy to say we came in at number 11. We've made the list four years in...
Read moreBenchmarking Reports Due by December 31
Published on Dec 16, 2011 by Benchmarking, Energy Efficiencyin Benchmarking, Energy Efficiency
Before you and your building settle in for a long winter's nap, be sure you've submitted your property's benchmarking report. Quick refresher: Under New York City's Local Law 84/09, owners of properties larger than 50,000 square feet are required to...
Read moreA “Real Life Architect” Goes Back to School
Published on Dec 15, 2011 by Architects, Architecture, Education, Historic Preservation, Upper West Sidein Architects, Architecture, Education, Historic Preservation, Upper West Side
I recently had the pleasure of visiting a fifth-grade class at the Bloomingdale School (P.S. 145) on West 105th Street in Manhattan and talking to the students about what it's like to be a "real life architect." The students participate...
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