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An approved fire safety and emergency action plan can reap benefits far greater than its cost

Last year, the FDNY began enforcing RCNY 404-01 & 404-02, which calls for fire safety and evacuation plans to be combined with emergency act...

Finding the right doorman for the job: Explore your options when selecting your building's security

The importance of security in the minds of urban co-op and condo residents cannot be overestimated. While safety remains a primary concern f...

It is Safety with a capital "S" for the construction industry

NYC has the strictest laws in regard to construction safety in the nation. Evolving from the 1983 Bridget Gurney crane accident and the subs...

Schirripa appointed to AIA board of directors

Delegates to the American Institute of Architects New York State component have elected Anthony Schirripa, FAIA, IIDA to the national board ...

Managing lead-based paint properly to avoid serious health conditions

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contain high levels of lead or lead-based paint. The lead-based paint can enter...

Technology companies develop more sophisticated mass notification systems to keep personnel safe

When faced with an emergency, an organization is tasked to keep personnel informed of life safety issues in a timely and location-based mann...

Castro joins Grassi & Co. as partner

According to Grassi & Co., Robert Castro, CPA, formerly of BDO USA, LLP, has joined the firm as partner. Castro has over 30 years of experie...

Algiere joins Cannon Design as principal

According to Cannon Design, an internationally ranked architectural, engineering, interior design and planning firm, Michael Algiere has joi...

Carlton Group hires Moss to run Residential Strategic Advisory Group

The Carlton Group has hired William Moss, an acknowledged residential investment-banking expert, according to Carlton chairman Howard Michae...

Willis promoted to vice president of Northeast region for Falcon

Stew Willis has been promoted to vice president of the Northeast region for the Falcon Group. Willis has over 20 years of experience with en...