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High Bid, Low Bid, Best Bid?

Contractor Quality

When an Engineer Is on the Board

Getting the Construction Documents Right

Time for a Change (Order)?

When to Use an Engineer

Engineer vs. Architect: What’s the Difference?

To Bond, or Not to Bond?

Energy Efficiency

A Guide to Local Law 88 of 2009: Lighting Upgrades & Sub-metering

New NYC Law Mandates Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Parking Garages: What Property Owners and Managers Need to Know

Infrared Thermography: See Your Building in a New Light

RAND Joins NYSERDA’s Multifamily Building Solutions Network

Energy Efficiency Incentives, for Local Law 97 and Beyond

New York City Benchmarking Law (Local Laws 84/09 and 133/16) Requires Owners to Submit Energy and Water Usage Annually

New York City’s Energy Efficiency Legislation Mandates Benchmarking, Energy Audits, and Retro-commissioning

Green Roof Fact Sheet

Converting From No. 6 Heating Oil

Local Law 154 of 2021: NYC Building Electrification Law

Energy Audit Fact Sheet

Guide to Local Law 97 of 2019 Compliance (Fact Sheet)

Exterior Repair and Maintenance

Roof Alterations Questionnaire

Investigative Probes

Facade Cleaning

Preventing Mold

Making Your Repair Projects Green

Preparing Your Building for Winter

Refurbishing a Fire Escape

Installing Window Air Conditioners

Balcony Repairs

The Key to Healthy Exterior Walls

Replacing a Cornice

Replacing Old Windows

Cutting Corners and Band-Aid Fixes

The Ongoing Battle Against Leaks

Using the Roof in a Co-op

Proper Roofing Maintenance

How to Fix a Roof Leak: First, Find It

A Second Engineer’s Opinion Saved This Co-op a Bundle

DOB Requires Facade Inspection Reports to Be Filed Online

Playing It “Safe”: A Guide to NYC’s Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP)

Filing and Permits

Managing the Landmarks Process

Amending a Certificate of Occupancy

Permit Requirements

Historic Preservation

New York City Landmarks Fact Sheet

Funding Assistance for Historic Properties

Window Replacement in an Historic District

Return to Glory on the Upper West Side

Local Law 11/98 Archive

Facade-Report Time, With a Difference

A Little Leeway on Facade Repairs

Dismantling the Scaffolding

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

Re-piping a Domestic Water System

Electrical Upgrades

Converting From Oil to Gas

Re-piping a Leaky Gas System

Complying with Local Law 87/09

Chimney Liners and Extensions

Split Air Conditioning Systems

Fixing Brown Water and Low Pressure

Installing a Cogeneration System

Repairing a Sewer Line

Elevator Upgrades

Backflow Prevention: It’s the Law

Remedying Ventilation Issues

Heating Plant Upgrades

Local Law 26/04: Fire Sprinkler Requirement

3 Things You Really Need to Know About Your NYC Radiators

Elevator Doors That Close on People

Old Hallway Vents Can Pose Dangers

Cooling Down Your Overheated Apartment

Emergency Generators

The Little Engine That

Local Law 191 of 2018: Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Commercial Spaces Requirement

NYC Local Law 157 Natural Gas Detector Compliance: What Building Owners and Managers Need to Know

Boiler Maintenance Checklist

Local Law 152 of 2016: Periodic Inspection of Gas Piping

Replacing Plumbing Risers

Managing Electrical Power

Project Planning and Management

Is “Subcontractor” Really a Dirty Word?

The Role of the Engineer/Architect

Altering Your Building: It’s Not Just an Ordinary Facelift

Establishing a Reliable Repair Budget

Don’t Fall Short with Long-term Planning

8 Steps to a Successful Project

RAND Gives Back & Company Culture

Pipe Down Hunger CANstruction 2015

Hounding Hunger CANstruction 2014

Roofing

Roof Warranties

Installing a Recreational Roof System

Replacing a Roof: Hot or Cold System?

Structural

Structural Evaluations

Replacing a Sidewalk Vault

Retaining Walls

Second Avenue Subway Construction

Surveys and Inspections

Surveying Your Building’s Condition

Finding—and Fixing—Construction Defects

Special Inspections

Detecting Leaks with Infrared Thermography

Doing Due Diligence Before Buying

Testing For Asbestos

Africa Israel Sued for Not Disclosing RAND Report

The 7 Worst Places to Live in a Building

Retaining Wall Inspections (Local Law 37 of 2008)

NYC Annual Parapet Inspection Requirement Fact Sheet

Understanding Tenant Protection Plan (TPP) Compliance in NYC: A Guide for Building Owners

Learn to Spot Building Defects before Buying

The Top 7 Construction Defects

Special Inspections Fact Sheet

Understanding the Integrated Physical Needs Assessment (IPNA)

Maintenance Best Practices for Parking Structures

Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 Fact Sheet (Mandatory Structural and Facade Inspections)

New York State Parking Garage Inspections Fact Sheet

NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures (PIPS) | Local Law 126 Fact Sheet

Techniques and Case Studies

Core-drilling for Masonry Repairs

Webinars

How Much Should Your Building Have in Reserves?

Parking Structure Safety & NYC Periodic Inspection of Parking Structures Program (per Local Law 126) Compliance Webinar

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