Tag Archive: RAND Engineering & Architecture


New York City parapet inspection.

Annual Parapet Reports Are Now Required; FISP 9C Reports Due in 2 Weeks

February 8th, 2024 by

  New Parapet Inspection Requirement Starting January 1, 2024, annual parapet inspections are now required by building owners in New York City. Reports must be kept on file for at least six years. The first compliance deadline is December 31,...

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HxH Residences,

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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432 Park Avenue Condominium NY

The 432 Park Avenue Case: Construction Defects and the Crucial Role of Thorough Assessments

September 6th, 2023 by

The insightful case summary of 432 Park Avenue Condominium’s recent litigation, authored by Thomas P. Higgins, Partner at Higgins & Trippett and originally published in Habitat Magazine, underscores the significance of comprehensive building condition surveys for new construction projects. These assessments play a critical role in verifying that the unit owner or shareholder received what was purchased and also safeguarding the comfort and safety of residents.

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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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Facade Inspection Safety Program FISP)

FISP 9C Filing Deadline is Approaching; Schedule Now to Avoid Penalties

July 12th, 2023 by

The lead time for a typical 9th Cycle Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) inspection and filing process now ranges from 3 to 5 months. Since the deadline to file an inspection report for buildings with block numbers ending in 1,...

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NYC - New York City No. 4 Oil Ban

NYC Accelerates No. 4 Oil Phase-Out

March 22nd, 2023 by

  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...

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Solving a Hot Water Problem at a Manhattan Condo [Habitat’s Problem Solved! Podcast]

March 16th, 2023 by

  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...

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RAND Named a 2023 Best Companies to Work For in New York State

March 13th, 2023 by

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...

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Celebrating Giving Tuesday 2022

November 29th, 2022 by

#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...

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