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Building owners who have retaining walls on their property typically don’t give them much thought. Unlike the facades of their building, retaining walls are often out of sight, out of mind. But if not regularly inspected and maintained, these walls...

One of the advantages of working for the interesting clients RAND serves is the opportunity to partake in worthwhile events—especially those with glitz and glamor! Such was the case two weeks ago when RAND’s Architectural Design team attended the China...

After nearly 14 wonderful years at RAND, I have left my regular full-time role of Senior Project Associate to take on a new position pursuing an old passion—teaching masonry preservation at a newly established high school. Before I tell you...

Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of speaking to a class of fifth-grade students at P.S. 9 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan about the benefits and beauty of green roofs. My RAND colleague, Project Associate Tom Russack,...

After graduating from Richmond Hill High School this spring, I was ready for a new start, a new environment, and new experiences this fall as I prepare for New York City College of Technology. Most high school grads no doubt...

I've always wished I were more athletic. Sure, I played some kiddie soccer and even did a stint on the crew team in my freshman year at college, but I've always struggled to get myself off the couch. Seeing people...

This has been an unusually cool and rainy spring so far, which means RAND has been conducting quite a few leakage investigations. With apologies to Creedence Clearwater Revival, RAND can't stop the rain, but we can help make your building...

If your building has undertaken repair or upgrade work, your engineer or architect may have informed you that "Special Inspections" are required on the project. Many building owners and managers have been asking what these inspections are, and why are...

As Hurricane Sandy made powerfully clear, property owners and managers need to be prepared for the sudden loss of power. In the aftermath of the storm, many buildings have installed, or are considering installing, back-up generators to provide electricity in...