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Last month, my colleagues from the Buildings and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) and I visited New York City to learn more about the city’s Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP, formerly known as Local Law 11/98) and to keep abreast...

Watch Randy the Snowman making holiday inspections to ensure a safe and happy holiday season for all.

Last week RAND held its third annual blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. For five hours, our Central Meeting Space transformed into a fully operational blood donation center, where we rolled up our sleeves and went to work. This...

Once the various elements of a construction project are in place—the budget and timeline have been approved, the contractor selected, and work permits obtained—the remaining step is for the building owner and the contractor to sign an agreement so the...

Most New York City property owners and managers know that NYC Local Law 11/98, now called the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), requires an inspection of a building's facades every five years. The many aspects of the program, however, are...

Leg Warmers? Check. Popped collars? Check. Big Hair? Like totally! The Make-A-Wish organization’s 80’s-themed benefit party at Le Poisson Rouge in the West Village on November 12 was an evening filled with music, dancing, a hefty dose of 80’s nostalgia—and...

To help feed hungry families, RAND is proud to participate in Canstruction, an annual charity event in which local engineering and architecture firms build sculptures out of canned foods for a public art exhibition. The cans used in the sculptures are...

Blood transfusions help save lives--and a constant supply of fresh blood is always needed. Every few seconds, somewhere in the country, someone requires blood--40,000 pints are used each day. Please join RAND in partnership with the American Red Cross for...

New York City is known for its buildings, many of them steeped in history, culture, and architectural significance. Fortunately there are various groups and agencies dedicated to preserving the distinct character of such properties and sustaining the vibrancy they add...