How Façade Ordinances Help Protect Aging Building Infrastructure
By Sarah Barber Cities across the country are adopting and implementing façade ordinances in an [...]
Summer Building Tips
By: Joe Czaszynski summer June 28th, 2022 As we feel the effects of the summer season, it is [...]
What Is FISP1?
By Sarah Barber Fisp1 June 28th, 2022 A FISP1 is a formal request to the New York City [...]
Restoration of Sidewalk Vault Lights
Vault lights are a unique sidewalk feature in former manufacturing districts of lower [...]
Historic Preservation Legislation and the Formation of NYC LPC
5/27/22 By Kelly Green The New York City skyline displays centuries of architects’ and [...]
Great Resignation – Those That Remain
Some have referred to it as the “Great Resignation,” the “Great Reshuffle,” or the ”Great [...]
The Importance of an Accurate Boston Façade Ordinance Report
By: Paola Rojas Boston April 29th, 2022 In response to Boston’s aging building infrastructure, [...]
Project Allowances
By: Madelin Mule March 30th, 2022 Oftentimes, the Engineer/Architect developing the scope of [...]
Large Complexes – Completing The Design
By: Jimmy Monahan March 30th, 2022 Completing the design is the next installment in the Large [...]
Spring Weather’s Effect on Masonry Work
By: Jimmy Monohan Masonry February 25th, 2022 Masonry Contractors typically experience a [...]
DOB Update: Mandatory Parking Structure Inspections
As of January 1, 2022, the New York City Department of Buildings Parking Structure Inspection [...]
Looking Ahead To 2022
By Brian Sullivan January 31st, 2022 On Thursday, January 27th, 2022 the Executives Association [...]
Looking Back At 2021
By: Brian Sullivan 2021 construction industry January 31st, 2022 The Construction Industry 2021 [...]
Structural Condition Assessments
By John Stewart January 31st, 2022 As the building inventory in the United States ages, there [...]
Efflorescence
By Brielle Ehmsen December 28th, 2021 As you walk down the streets of New York City, you will [...]
Benefits of a Thorough Project Close-Out
By: Kevin Budd project close-out December 28th, 2021 As design professionals, we often consider [...]
2022 Supply Chain Impact on Building Envelope Projects
Sullivan Engineering, a Rimkus Company, recently hosted a virtual meeting to attempt to [...]
General Roof Maintenance and Practices
By Dan Jaramillo November 23rd, 2021 A roof system is the first line of defense against [...]
Window Replacement: Choosing An Aluminum or Wood Frame – Part 1
By Jeanine Smith November 23rd, 2021 When deciding to replace windows, there are several [...]
Heading into Winter 2021-2022
By Joe Czaszynski November 23rd, 2021 Heading into the 2021-2022 winter, the National Oceanic [...]
Cycle 9A FISP (Local Law 11) Deadline Rapidly Approaching
By Thomas Khoudary October 28th, 2021 It’s hard to believe that we are two months from the [...]
Jersey City Façade Ordinance
By Joe Contreras October 28th, 2021 Those familiar with real estate in New York City understand [...]
Factors That Drive Increased Contractor Pricing
By Rich Der Aris October 28th, 2021 Prior to starting employment at Sullivan Engineering, A [...]
Updates On FISP (Local Law 11/98) From The NYC DOB
As of October 2021, the New York City Department of Buildings had updates on FISP. Here are the [...]
Department of Buildings Service Updates
By Madelin Mulé September 30th, 2021 When performing a restoration project, it is typical to [...]
Interior Renovations to the Flatiron Building
By Jill Beckerle renovations September 30th, 2021 New York City is home to some of the most [...]
Advantages of the IRMA Roof System
By: Ben Powell September 30th, 2021 Over the past several years, the popularity of the IRMA [...]
Bringing Biodiversity to Your Roof Paver System
By: Marek Patrosz roof paver system May 26, 2021 In recent years, our building envelope [...]
Sullivan Engineering – Updated COVID-19 Guidelines
September 1, 2020 Re: COVID-19 Guidelines As we prepare for the stay at home orders to be [...]
Dealing with Water Infiltration
For many NYC building residents, the visible evidence of water infiltration...
Annual Retreat 2017
On February 9th, Sullivan Engineering held its annual planning retreat.
The Challenges of Preserving Historic Buildings
Historic buildings are often very aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Typical Project Schedule
One of the biggest hurdles that we have to overcome on a building...
Seasonal Tips: Fall
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing; the air is crisp...
RCI, Inc. Certification
As the Delaware Valley Chapter’s incoming president, I attended...
A Process: Selecting the Right Product/System for a Restoration Project
A specifier for an exterior building restoration project is likely...
Cobble Hill Historic District
As a continuation to our historic district series, we will...
The Walled City of Old San Juan
On a recent trip to Puerto Rico, I had the opportunity to visit...
Grants for Historic Preservation Projects
During the planning stages of a project, owners should identify...
The New Building Envelope Frontier
Most people think that only the owners of 100-year-old crumbling...
The Western Wall
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit one of the most historically...
Farmera�s Almanac: Fall & Winter 2014
By: Adam McManus The temperatures for the summer months have been temperate and dry, as [...]
What’s the key to a 100 year roof?….A higher power
If you’re fortunate enough to have God protecting your building, like the pastor of the [...]
La Nina predicted
NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting a moderate to strong [...]
Urban Farming
According to the Forbes 2020 team, which was established to identify trends and speculate on [...]
