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
The New York City Department of Transportation released a special “Holiday Construction Embargo” for select streets throughout New York City. The Embargo shall be in effect from 6AM to 11:59PM, starting Thursday, November 15, 2018 through Wednesday, January 2, 2019. During this time, roadway and sidewalk construction …Read More
Project Hospitality began a journey to help hungry and homeless people on a cold winter night back in 1982. Homeless people who were struggling to stay warm were seeking shelter at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Project Hospitality founders reached out to these people and provided a …Read More
Article 517 of the NEC prescribes special electrical requirements for added safety and protection in Health Care Facilities. One way that this is accomplished is by the division of essential and non-essential electrical loads. The Essential Electrical System (EES) is required to be installed in Health Care …Read More
For our second volunteering event this year, the team headed to Monmouth County, NJ to team up with Habitat for Humanity for the day. Habitat is currently renovating an old home into a new facility for Lunch Break, a non profit which will use the location as …Read More
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has a stormwater performance standard, which is outlined in Chapter 31 of Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York, Rule Governing House/Site Connection to the Sewer System Standards for Release Rates, that is intended …Read More
What is commissioning? Commissioning is a requirement of the New York City Energy Conservation Code where a qualified professional ensures the performance of the installed systems within a building meet what is specified on the construction documents and the energy code. When is commissioning required? As stated on the NYC …Read More
