Design / Build

Claddings, covers, canopies and other architectural metals: Selecting the right supplier

Common in modern high-rise commercial office buildings, architectural metal is an important, but often overlooked element in other buildings...

Perry Malamed 2012

Name: Perry Malamed Title: Director of Technology Solutions Company: BBH Solutions Location: 121 East 24th St., New York, NY Birthplace: Lon...

Rebecca Shore 2012

Name: Rebecca Shore Title: Project Manager Company: CodeGreen Solutions Location: 1333 Broadway, New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Smithtown, N.Y. ...

RealPlus launches new RETS service

RealPlus, a Manhattan-based technology services provider, is grabbing headlines once again. Known for revolutionizing the real estate indust...

Are all boiler control systems created equal? Becoming more savvy about the quality of your system

The environment was high on the agenda in Mayor Bloomberg's State of the City address last week. Taking a broad swipe at the city's landlord...

Parking garage repair and restoration: It is critical to perform regular inspections

Parking garage restoration projects are unique, challenging and crucial to the lifespan of a parking structure. Due to their functional requ...

An attorney discusses litigating construction disputes: Part I

The construction industry in New York City is back in action. That's the good news. However, with that activity comes many disputes- both w...

Aging trusses and structural repair projects: Sagging diagnosis

We have been responding to reports of sagging trusses in the living space of buildings which were built over the past 30 years. Over the pas...

Isn't that special! Implementation of new special inspections component of the 2008 Building Code

Currently there is great confusion in the industry over the game plan for the implementation of the new special inspections component of the...

Estate tax planning: Use a GRAT to gift subchapter S stock or real estate assets

The Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, or "GRAT," is an under-utilized tax planning technique. A GRAT is frequently poorly understood, and it i...