During this month's high avian migration period, approximately 400 million birds are currently on the move in the US. As architects, we cannot think of the built environment without recognizing its impact on the numerous bird species or the...
Read moreRegister for Our Parking Structure Safety and Local Law 126 Webinar
The recent fatal garage collapse in Lower Manhattan and subsequent closure of four NYC garages due to hazardous conditions underscore the importance of regular inspection and maintenance for parking structures, which are susceptible to water infiltration, safety hazards, and structural...
Read moreNYC Accelerates No. 4 Oil Phase-Out
The No. 4 Oil Ban Has Been Moved Up No. 4 heating oil must be phased out of all New York City buildings sooner than expected, and property owners who fail to comply with the new regulations could face...
Read moreSolving a Hot Water Problem at a Manhattan Condo [Habitat’s Problem Solved! Podcast]
Hot Water Without the Wait Waiting over 10 minutes for hot water in an apartment is not only frustrating, but a waste of time, water, and money. RAND Principal and Vice President Peter Varsalona, PE, CEM, CBCP joins Habitat...
Read moreRAND Named a 2023 Best Companies to Work For in New York State
The New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (NY State SHRM), Best Companies Group, and Rochester Business Journal have named RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New...
Read moreBrooklyn Retaining Walls Must Be Inspected By End of 2023
Owners and managers of properties in Brooklyn must have their retaining walls inspected and a report filed by December 31, 2023, or risk fines and civil penalties, per New York City’s mandated retaining wall inspection law, Local Law 37...
Read moreWinter is Coming. Is Your Building Prepared?
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,...
Read moreCelebrating Giving Tuesday 2022
#GivingTuesday is here! Each year, on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States, RAND celebrates this day of global of giving and generosity and reflects on the work our RAND Gives Back volunteers have accomplished in the past...
Read moreTemporary Construction Equipment (Sidewalk Sheds, Fences, Scaffolding, etc.) No Longer Requires a Final Inspection
Project closeouts just became a little easier. As of November 5, 2022, a Technical Report (TR1) - Final is no longer required for temporary construction equipment permits. Per a recent NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Service Notice, this applies to sidewalk...
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