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By Brielle Ehmsen Efflorescence December 28th, 2021 As you walk down the streets of New York City, you will find yourself immersed in rows of masonry-clad buildings. When you look at these [...]

By: Kevin Budd project close-out December 28th, 2021 As design professionals, we often consider project close-out first when we are putting together our fee proposal and once again near the end [...]

Sullivan Engineering, a Rimkus Company, recently hosted a virtual meeting to attempt to identify how the current supply chain issues will impact building envelope restoration projects in 2022. [...]

By Dan Jaramillo November 23rd, 2021 A roof system is the first line of defense against inclement weather. There are different types of roof structures and roofing systems; each type will require [...]

By Jeanine Smith November 23rd, 2021 When deciding to replace windows, there are several factors to consider when choosing which windows will be installed. One of the main considerations will be [...]

By Joe Czaszynski November 23rd, 2021 Heading into the 2021-2022 winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that the northeast should have slightly warmer [...]

By Thomas Khoudary October 28th, 2021 It’s hard to believe that we are two months from the start of the new year, which brings to light the fact that the deadline for cycle 9A FISP reports is [...]

By Joe Contreras October 28th, 2021 Those familiar with real estate in New York City understand that there are routine inspections mandated by the NYC Department of Buildings that include but are [...]

By Rich Der Aris October 28th, 2021 Prior to starting employment at Sullivan Engineering, A Rimkus Company, I was part of a medium-sized building envelope construction firm. Over the last 28 [...]

As of October 2021, the New York City Department of Buildings had updates on FISP. Here are the adopted amendments to the Rules of the City of New York regarding facade inspections. These [...]