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Structures like awnings, canopies, and marquees have a lot in common. However, when it comes to permitting, they couldn’t be more different. These quirks can lead to confusion [...]

Most applications filed with the Department of Buildings (DOB) are filed under Directive 14. But what does that mean? Directive 14 is a streamlined plan examination process [...]

The New York City construction industry operates within a complex regulatory environment. Each project must align with a myriad of codes, standards, and local regulations. This is [...]

The role of a construction manager is to make sure that a project does not exceed the allocated budget, gets delivered on time and meets the needs of the client. With many options [...]

Let’s face it, you don’t suddenly wake up and decide to renovate your home. It’s a decision that, for most of us, takes months or even years to make, not to mention the time it [...]

Washing hands with soap and warm water and using hand sanitizers are simple activities that many people take for granted when in the office. However, following the Coronavirus [...]

In every real estate transaction, a termite inspection is absolutely necessary before the process of purchasing a property is finalized. This is usually done to help lenders [...]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in the mid-twentieth century for insulation of buildings and electrical wires. This mineral is very durable and [...]

Whether you are buying a brand new house or an older home, the importance of a home inspection cannot be understated. In any case, buying a home is a huge investment requires [...]

In the city of New York, public safety is a top priority. With over a million buildings in the city, it is absolutely necessary that all the structures comply with the safety [...]

Building a deck is arguably one of the simplest construction projects that one can undertake, both in terms of financial investment, as well as logistical planning. Without [...]

A Letter of No Objection (LNO) is a legal document issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) in New York, to verify the legal use of any structure built before January 1, 1938.

A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is one of the essential documents in a construction project, and effectively marks the success of a project. Nonetheless, a lot of builders in New [...]

Air conditioners help keep humidity and hot, muggy air at bay, throughout the different seasons. They can also filter out pollen and pollutants that trigger allergies, [...]

Do you rent out your property? When you have a property you rent out, you need to stay on top of your responsibilities. Increasingly, property owners are taken to court and fined [...]

When it comes to a renovation of a co-op in New York, what does it take besides an approved building permit?

When it comes to licenses, do you really need to use a contractor? The answer may be yes. That’s going to be the opposite of good news when it comes to people that are only [...]

When it comes to your roof, no one wants to have to repair or replace it. However, it’s often necessary if you want to avoid spending more later. Wondering what you have to know [...]

New York City is one of the most populated cities in America and has an extremely high population density. As a result, it also has very strict fire safety policies. Developers [...]

What does testing for asbestos involve when renovating? Most remodeling jobs need a permit. For NYC, you get this at the Department of Buildings. An asbestos survey comes after. [...]

Do you need the services of a building contractor in the near to distant future?

When you bought your home, you may have been assuming that you can update and change whatever you like. That is true, but only to an extent. You may be considering a remodeling [...]

Are you looking forward to getting a building permit for your construction project? If you’ve been through the process before, the answer just might be ‘maybe not’.

When it comes to building permits, how much do you know about them?