After 238 proposals and 14 months of intense speculation, Amazon recently announced the new location for their second North American headquarters in Long Island City, New York. Why Long Island City? Long Island City is close in proximity to New York City – offering cultural institutions, international airports, public transit options and many other benefits of a densely populated urban
The NYC Department of Buildings has issued guidelines for facade safety and the requirements for filing inspection reports. The department is responsible for issues of public safety where building facades and appurtenances can pose a risk to the public. The department mandates a five-year cycle of exterior inspections for building owners. Owners of buildings greater than six stories are required
Construction can be complicated. Each phase of the project requires specialized knowledge to ensure it runs smoothly, but hiring an expert for every phase of the construction process can become expensive and overwhelming. That’s why an increasing number of property owners are turning to building owner representation services for their projects. An owner representative manages all aspects of design and construction
If you have plans to renovate one of your buildings, and possibly add an extension, demolition will likely be involved. The demolition and site preparation stages are important milestones in the construction process. These stages will also be some of the first real action you will see on the building’s site. Depending on how big or small the project will
