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Ask Our Experts: Apartment Alterations
When residents plan to renovate their apartments, it’s critical for the board to have the proposed alterations reviewed by an engineer or architect to determine if…
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Super Six: RAND Named One of Inc.’s Fastest Growing Companies Once More
It’s the joy of six. RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the United States for…
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The Challenges of Parking Garage Repairs
Parking garages are a reliable source of revenue for a building, as well as a useful amenity to residents who park their cars there. But parking…
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Co-op Stops Stopgaps to Stop Leaks
Short-term fixes rarely bring long-term relief, especially when it comes to building maintenance. Case in point: the Kensington House, a 195-unit co-op at 200 West 20th…
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Happy Holidays from Randy the Snowman!
‘Tis the season to be giving, and this year as part of our RAND Gives Back program, goodwill ambassador Randy the Snowman is donating toys to…
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Hunting for Deco Delights
All of you New York City Art Deco fans, here’s a pop quiz to test your knowledge. Identify the following buildings: This residential cooperative was built…
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Five for 5000
It’s our high five. For the fifth time since 2007, RAND has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the United States.…
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Mini Apartments to Maximize Housing
Given the escalating cost of New York City real estate and the city’s growing population, living space will undoubtedly continue to be at a premium for…
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RAND Keeps on Running!
Last Thursday on a clear, cool night our RAND on the Run team of 25 people strong laced up our running shoes and donned our Up-Band…
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Touring the “Cathedral of Commerce”
Although I’ve been an architect for 27 years, and lived in New York City for 33, until recently I had largely overlooked one of the city’s…
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RAND Steps It UP!
We at RAND are an active bunch. Whether we’re visiting job sites, walking back and forth and up and down around the office, or engaging in…
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RAND on the Roll Wraps Up
Last week the RAND on the Roll intramural bowling league at Frames lanes in the Port Authority Bus Terminal wrapped up its 2013-2014 season with a…
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See Your Building in a New Light
When inspecting a building for defective conditions, the saying “there’s more than meets the eye” is particularly true. That’s because a number of potential problems that…
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RAND’s Holiday Cruise
With New York City as our backdrop, RAND celebrated our annual holiday party aboard the Cornucopia Destiny, which embarked from Chelsea Piers two Friday nights ago.…
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RAND on the Bleeding Edge
On #GivingTuesday (Dec. 3), RAND got into the spirit of giving by opening our doors—and our veins—by hosting our very first blood drive. Our multipurpose room…
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NYU’s Diversity Breakfast
Recently my RAND colleague Malik Ranger and I had the pleasure of participating in the Diversity Breakfast hosted by New York University’s Diversity Internship & Career…
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Living Landmarks at The Plaza
Recently my husband (and RAND Project Engineer) Samuel and I had the honor of attending the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 20th Living Landmarks Celebration—fittingly enough at…
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It’s #GivingTuesday!
You braved the crowds on Black Friday, supported your local community on Small Business Saturday, and caught the last wave of deals on Cyber Monday. Now…
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Keeping Those Walls From Tumblin’ Down
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…
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China Fashion Night
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…
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Old Passion, New Position
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…
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Green Roof Students
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…
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My Summer at RAND, 2.0
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…
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This Is Spartan!
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…