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Frequently Asked Questions: Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) – Initial Observation Requirement

April 1st, 2024 by

August 1 Filing Deadline is Four Months Away Arising from a tragic incident in lower Manhattan, New York City’s Initial Observation Inspection requirement, enacted in addition to the Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) program, reflects the city's dedication to...

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Act Now: Critical Upcoming Deadlines for NYC Energy Compliance

March 19th, 2024 by

NYC Benchmarking Deadline Alert: May 1, 2024 The 2024 Benchmarking Covered Buildings List is out. Owners of buildings on the list must submit their energy and water usage data by May 1, 2024, to comply with NYC Benchmarking Law (Local...

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RAND Launches Building Design Group, Offering Comprehensive Services for Complex Projects

November 1st, 2023 by

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...

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Critical Compliance Deadlines You Can’t Afford to Miss

October 18th, 2023 by

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...

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Building News & Insights: FISP 9C Deadline, NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures Program (PIPS), and More

August 9th, 2023 by

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...

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From Campus to Consulting Firm: Celebrating National Intern Day RAND-Style

July 27th, 2023 by

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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RAND Announces New Partner: Luke Pantaleo, RA, NCARB

July 17th, 2023 by

RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is proud to announce the promotion of Luke Pantaleo, RA, NCARB, to Partner. A Magna Cum Laude graduate from the Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York (CUNY), Luke came to...

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Before after riser piping replacement: Severe riser piping corrosion observed during RAND’s evaluation (left) and corroded pipes and insulation replaced (right).

Gramercy Park Co-op Capital Project: Dual-Temperature Riser Piping System Upgrade

July 6th, 2023 by

With persistent leaks posing a significant challenge, the Peter James Co-op Board at 201 E. 25th St. near Gramercy Park embarked on a major capital project to safeguard the building's HVAC infrastructure integrity and provide a long-lasting solution to a...

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Winter is Coming. Is Your Building Prepared?

November 30th, 2022 by

  Winter is almost here. New York City's heating season is in full swing, the nights are getting longer, and the temperatures have been steadily falling like the leaves on the trees. To protect your residents and keep everyone safe,...

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