Design / Build

Virtual surveillance indispensable for security: Managed access control/video offers peace of mind

Closed-circuit video cameras have become expected commonplace in today's urban environment. Often when a crime or misdeed takes place, inves...

Data safety in the cloud: Good planning can lessen the impact of a disaster

Recent natural disasters have highlighted the need for New York area businesses to implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans...

He said, "Write more, spend less" - Comprehensive incident-report writing

In the season of umbrellas and puddles, probably every building services group checks their mats and lobby areas daily to help prevent slips...

The outsourced solution: Datawatch Systems' 21st century advantage

Like most 21st century industries, the commercial property sector has gradually come to embrace the notion of outsourced solutions. For many...

Cuff'em please! Safe workplaces

Long ago, responsibility for safety seemed to go hand-in-hand with security - not truly a separate specialty. Post the game-changing influen...

Video Doorman Safe Lobby: A revolution in building security

Most apartment buildings do not have a doorman because of the cost. But most residents and owners want the doorman services that provides 24...

The "other" shades of grey: Building department issues that have surfaced due to policy changes

As the sun sets on the Bloomberg administration, there are some building department issues that have surfaced due to policy changes as well ...

Closing of filling Cycle 7 for Local Law 11/98 and look ahead to Cycle 8: What you need to know

On February 20th, the last round of filings were to have been submitted for buildings required to comply with Local Law 11/98, Cycle 7. New ...

Active shooter preparedness/response: Addressing security, safety and prevention master plans

It is saddening to read the newspaper or watch the evening news and learn about another horrible tragedy as a result of an active shooter in...

Houlihan-Parnes and JJ Operating complete $5 million capital improvement at 1775 Grand Concourse

Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, LLC and JJ Operating, Inc. celebrated a ribbon cutting at 1775 Grand Concourse to unveil the partnership's ongoing...