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By: Rebecca Reilly During the design phase of a window replacement project, building owners must consider many factors and make decisions that can impact costs, aesthetics, timelines, building [...]

By: Joe Czaszynski In New York City, the FISP program (formerly Local law 11/98) was implemented with the public’s safety in mind. The law states that any building 6 stories or more must undergo [...]

By: Mike Lopez During seasonal transitions when projects are nearing completion, one issue that often arises is the impact of proposals and change orders on the closeout process. Owners and [...]

New York, NY, June 5, 2019 – Sullivan Engineering, LLC (Sullivan), a full-service building envelope consulting firm, announced today that it has been recognized for the third consecutive year to [...]

By: Mike Lopez I recently visited the Vessel, a soaring honeycomb-shaped structure and landmark that was built as part of the Hudson Yards Development Project. Staring up at this 150’ tall [...]

By: Jose Santos During a facade restoration project, it’s very important to consider the different ways of distributing the loads or weights on the structure, and how this effects the structure [...]

By: Marek Patrosz The primary function of windows is to provide light, outdoor views, and fresh air to habitable spaces. These connectors of inside and outside environments serve a primary [...]

By: Joe Contreras When planning a building envelope restoration project, it’s important for the building owner to understand the effect the proposed project will have on the current fall [...]

By: Jimmy Monahan As Building Envelope Consultants, we thoroughly inspect all exposed reinforced concrete structures that are a part of a building. Evaluating the condition of exposed concrete [...]

By: Adam McManus Age and weathering impact buildings. Not only does the physical structure require lifecycle repairs, but the facades should also be cleaned. Not long after initial construction, [...]