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Cutting a building's heating costs: A step by step process that you can tackle with confidence

Restructuring a multifamily building's heating system, to most owners will appear a daunting task. However, with the following easy step by ...

Second phase of the New York City site stalled program: Re-evaluation protocol

With the bettering of the local real estate market and the economy in New York City, no compliance issue has been more frustrating than the ...

Professional Profile: Margaret Bailey, 2013

Name: Margaret Bailey Title: Human Resources Manager Company: SWBR Architects Location: Rochester, N.Y. Birthplace: State College, PA Educ...

Professional Profile: Alta Baker, 2013

Name: Alta Baker Title: President & CEO Company: Safe Haven Enterprises, LLC Location: Jennings, Louisiana Birthplace: Louisiana Education:...

Commercial property management technology keeps moving forward: A resounding success

The past several years have seen the emergence of technology innovations that have revolutionized how business is conducted. Automation and ...

Local Law 37 of 2008 - Retaining wall inspections: What building managers/owners need to know to comply

New York City has had many local laws enforced for the betterment of the city and the safety of its residents and visitors. Retaining walls ...

The big storm, one year after: Its been a busy year of dealing with post-Sandy issues

As we approach the one year anniversary of CAT-90 Sandy, I wonder if we will have another such incident anytime soon. This year? Next? Never...

"As Safe As a House" has a special meaning for structural engineers in New York City

The age old adage, "As Safe as House" can be considered as having special meaning today by the structural engineering community here in The ...

Trinity Church selects Pelli Clarke Pelli to design new parish office building

The Vestry of Trinity Church today voted to replace its existing 90-year old parish office building at 68-74 Trinity Place with a new struct...

Morello named property manager of 650 Fifth Avenue

Theresa Morello, a property management veteran has been named as the new property manager at 650 Fifth Ave., the 36-story, 382,500 s/f offic...