Videos

Video presentations on building repair, maintenance, upgrades, and project management.

Ask Our Experts
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Oil to Gas Conversions

RAND Principal Peter E. Varsalona, PE discusses the considerations of converting a heating system from oil to gas.

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Facade Inspections

RAND President Stephen Varone, AIA explains the details of filing an 8th Cycle Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) report.

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Adjacent Construction Monitoring

RAND Structural Engineer Christine Hobson explains why a structural evaluation is recommended for buildings near a new construction site.

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Building Surveys

RAND Survey Team Leader Ivan Mrakovcic, RA explains what a physical condition survey of a building entails.

Roof Replacements

RAND Partner and Facade & Roofing Team Leader Steven Z. Tingir discusses the critical steps for the successful repair and replacement of a roof.

Landmarks Preservation Commission

RAND Project Associate Albelisa Kemp discusses the process for making repairs on buildings governed by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Infrared Thermography

RAND Construction Director John Monroe, RA explains how infrared thermography is used to diagnose building conditions.

Special Inspections

RAND Structural Engineer Eugene Gurevich, PE explains how the DOB has tightened requirements for Special Inspections, which apply to most repair projects.

Apartment Alterations

RAND Senior Architect Suzanna Takayama, RA discusses what should be reviewed when residents propose alterations to their apartments.

Construction Contracts

RAND President Stephen A. Varone, AIA discusses how to get an owner-contractor agreement done in an effective and efficient manner.

Techniques and Case Studies
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Core-drilling for Masonry Repairs

An innovative repair technique minimizes the costs of demolition and rebuilding walls with less disruption to residents.

Webinars
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Parking Structure Safety
& Local Law 126 Compliance

A webinar on NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) per Local Law 126 compliance and effective garage maintenance guidance.

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How Much Should Your
Building Have in Reserves?

A Capital Needs Assessment is an invaluable tool for planning major projects. (video)

RAND Gives Back & RAND Culture
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Hounding Hunger
CANstruction 2014

RAND's CANstruction NY 2014 team builds a prize-winning sculpture in this timelapse.

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Pipe Down Hunger
CANstruction 2015

Watch RAND's team build CANstruction 2015's "Best Meal" winner in this timelapse.

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  • P: 212-675-8844
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC
159 West 25th Street | New York, NY 10001
P: 212-675-8844 |