Keep Your Construction Compliant with Noise Monitoring Services
Like any busy metropolitan area, New York City is accompanied by a soundtrack of assorted sounds. Whether it’s the constant sound of vehicle motors, the wail emergency service sirens, the subway car speakers blasting out conductor announcements or the millions of conversations happening in Times Square, our city (like the old song says) never sleeps. […]
Historic Preservation with TPPN 10/88
New York City is passionate about preserving and protecting its landmarks and historic districts. This passion runs so deep that the city passed the Landmarks Law in 1965 and formed the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). This agency not only identifies and designates landmarks and historical districts in New York City, it also enacts policies to […]
Video Caisson Inspections
Every construction project begins with the foundation. A solid foundation is necessary to ensure proper weight distribution from a structure to the bedrock or soil beneath and to prevent water and moisture from weakening the structure’s integrity. While there are many types of foundations used in construction, there is one specifically used for high-rise buildings, […]
Optical Surveying: Structural & Total Stations
When the topic of construction safety is discussed, the focus is usually geared towards protecting the on-sight crew and any passersby. While this concern is vital, there is another area of construction safety that isn’t as obvious to the general public. Any minor or major construction project also causes concerns with the safety of surrounding […]
Construction Trends and Outlook for 2020
As 2019 and the decade draw to a close, we’ve been reviewing some of the issues and trends affecting the construction industry. Throughout the last decade, some noteworthy developments have been noted nationwide in the U.S., from the ongoing construction labor shortage to an amplified focus on worker safety issues. In addition, aging infrastructure remains […]
Outreach Campaign for Construction Worker Safety Training Announced
The deadline for construction workers in New York City to complete certain safety training is rapidly approaching. On December 1, 2019, Local Law 196 goes into effect, meaning workers who require 30 hours of training specified by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration must have those training hours completed by that date. On September 13, […]
Construction Projects in U.S. Focused in 10 Key States, Report Shows
A significant percentage of all construction projects in the US are located in 10 key states, according to a recent report by GlobalData, with New York remaining one of the top areas seeing continued growth in both current projects and upcoming projects. The report, which was released in June, shows the three states encompassing the […]
Adjoining Property Notification Requirement Recent Changes Affect DOB
A recent amendment to the New York City Building Code adds new notification requirements pertaining to adjoining property owners. Although this new law only affects the Department of Building’s notification requirements, it will require the DOB to provide adjoining property owners in New York City with three written notices regarding construction plans. Under this law, […]
Surveys and Monitoring Services Manages Risk in Construction Projects
Pre-Construction surveys and related monitoring services are vital components of risk management and damage prevention plans on any construction site. When construction activities are being conducted in urban areas and locations such as designated historic districts, surveys and monitoring programs are often required in order to comply with building codes that serve to protect adjacent […]
Construction Monitoring Protects Stakeholders in a Building Project
Construction monitoring services are a critical component of protecting structures as well as assets of the various stakeholders on many types of construction projects. Services including pre-construction surveys and various ongoing monitoring (vibration, crack gauge) all play a role in helping to assess any potential risks that can affect any of the various parties involved […]