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Cool Fun in the Summertime
To temporarily escape the grip of an extended heatwave, RAND coworkers, family, and friends fled the steamy city last Saturday for the air-conditioned facilities of Chelsea…
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What Lies Beneath (A Co-op’s Gut Reno Horror Story)
A moldy basement, leaking roofs, and oatmeal-like mortar are scary things no one should ever encounter in a newly renovated building. Unfortunately for one cooperative in…
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The Floating Hospital: 150 Years of Care
In 1866, New York City’s first charity pediatric clinic began as a ship docked in lower Manhattan. It was the start of a series of vessels…
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RAND Selected for Brooklyn War Memorial Project
In Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza stand two imposing figures, Victory and Family, 24-foot-tall limestone sculptures flanking a memorial honoring the Brooklynites who lost their lives during the…
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Ask the Engineer: To Bond, or Not to Bond?
Financial risk is always associated with construction projects, which often involve significant investment and a high level of coordination of several parties for successful completion. As a…
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Greenwich Village Condo Digs Its Way Out of a Leak
One of RAND’s recent projects was supposed to be a routine roofing replacement job, until contractors discovered sand where there should have been concrete. Village House,…
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Singapore Teams With New York on Facade Safety
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…
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Happy Holidays from Randy the Snowman!
Watch Randy the Snowman making holiday inspections to ensure a safe and happy holiday season for all.
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A Bloody Good Day at RAND
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…
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Ask Our Experts: Construction Contracts
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…
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Ask Our Experts: Facade Inspection Safety Program
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…
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Ask Our Experts: Landmarks Preservation Commission
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…