The Passive House standard has evolved over the past 25 years, starting from a single structure in Europe to an internationally recognized organization. Passive House requirements are guidelines are designed to reduce specific carbon impact of energy consumed from the earth, regardless of how it is delivered. …Read More
Beginning July 1st, 2019, the following work types shall be filed through the DOB’s new self-service online tool, DOB NOW: Build. Mechanical Systems (MS) Replaces the current Mechanical (MH) work type and includes Heating Systems, Ventilation Systems, Air Conditioning Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Cooling Towers, Associated Ducts & …Read More
On April 18, the NYC council passed Int No 1253-C, with the stated goal of reducing total building emissions by 40% by 2030, and 80% by 2050, when compared to a 2005 baseline. To do this, the law establishes the Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance …Read More
Local Law 78 was issued in 2017 to create new guidelines for injury reporting on construction sites, in an effort to increase job site safety. The Department of Buildings recently issued a reminder regarding this requirement. The purpose of the law is to expand the requirement for …Read More
The DOB Appointments online plan exam appointment scheduler was launched on October 1st of 2018 and replaced the previously utilized process of calling 311 to make appointments through the Plan Examination Notification System (PENS). In an effort to provide better Plan Examiner availability, the DOB has now …Read More
In 2009, the Department of Buildings passed Local Law 84, which required that all buildings over 50,000 square feet and groups of buildings on the same tax lot that together exceed 100,000 gross square feet file a report which documents energy and water usage of the facility …Read More
On January 2, 2019, the FDNY issued Technology Management Bulletin #01-01/2019. Effective immediately, this bulletin gives engineers and building owners a path to legalize an existing sprinkler alarm system that was installed pursuant to the 1968 NYC Building code, but never approved. This can allow for significant …Read More
Back in 2016 we established our Three 3’s initiative. Our hope is to use our leverage as a small business to give back to the community and to the environment. We also want to provide our employees a chance to be a part of something important that …Read More
What is a backflow preventer? A backflow prevention device is a valve or series of valves designed to prevent hazardous contaminants from moving in the opposite direction of flow. In New York City, the NYC Department of Environmental protection governs the requirements for backflow prevention device installation. These devices …Read More
In January 2016, we launched our “Three 3’s” initiative which entailed 3% of PROFIT being donated to charity, 3% of PTO TIME dedicated to volunteering efforts and 3% of FEE to pro-bono work for institutions promoting community and sustainability. The Three 3’s initiative was adopted as a …Read More
