Skyline Restores Tallest Condominium in Chelsea
The Chelsea Stratus: 101 West 24th Street Balcony Repairs Chelsea is one of New York City’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods,...
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A SKYLINE RESTORATION PUBLICATION
Kate Allen, President of Allen Architectural Metals, discusses how she and her team preserve, repair, or replicate historic metal and how they determine which course of action to take.
ISSUE #50 FALL 2024
By Michael Kramer
Midwest Territory Manager
Gladding, McBean
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Jul 12, 20181 min read
Scaffold Law Reform Day 2018
On Tuesday, May 15, contractors, building owners and advocates from across the state gathered in Albany to lobby for Scaffold Law...
Jun 20, 20181 min read
Srinivasan, LPC Chairwomen, Served Last Day in Office on June 1st
The chair of New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, Meenakshi Srinivasan, served her last day on June 1st following the...
Feb 20, 20182 min read
Local Law 196 of 2017: Construction Site Safety Training (SST)
In the previous issue of SKYlines, we provided an in-depth overview on Local Law 196, formerly known as Introduction 1447-C, which made...
Feb 20, 20183 min read
Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to LPC Rules
The Astor Library was the subject of the Landmarks Preservation Commission's first public hearing in 1965. The Landmarks Preservation...
Feb 20, 20182 min read
Skyline’s Project Beyond City Limits
Consolidation of the healthcare industry has accelerated in recent years creating heightened competition requiring healthcare systems and...
Feb 20, 20182 min read
Safe Construction Bill of Rights: New Requirements For Building Owners
Effective on December 28, 2017, Local Law 159 of 2017: Safe Construction Bill of Rights requires building owners of multiple dwellings to...
Feb 16, 20181 min read
Roofing Day in D.C. 2018
NRCA has announced it will hold Roofing Day in D.C. 2018 from March 6-7. The event aims to bring the roofing industry together to meet...
Feb 16, 20182 min read
2018 Construction Industry Trade Show Guide
The following industry events, trade shows and conferences are designated as opportunities for construction professionals to exchange...
Nov 28, 20172 min read
Safety Bill Increases Training Requirements for Construction Workers
After long debate among union, non-union and real estate groups, the New York City Council unanimously passed the construction safety...
Nov 28, 20172 min read
In Effect, OSHA’s New Silica Rule Aims to Reduce Workers’ Exposure
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard – one for construction...
Nov 28, 20172 min read
Art Deco Restoration in Manhattan’s Financial District
116 John Street a National Register of Historic Places Manhattan’s Financial District has been an epicenter for business and trade since...
Nov 28, 20172 min read
Engineer's Corner: Pros and Cons of Concrete Coatings
Typical freeze/thaw cycles lead to the deterioration of concrete. This is where concrete coating come in. Concrete is among the most...
Nov 28, 20173 min read
Five Ways to Prepare Your Building for a FISP Inspection
No building is in perfect condition, particularly in a city as old as New York. Issues from minor maintenance to major damage are often...
Nov 28, 20171 min read
FISP Owner Requirements for Balcony Enclosures
Weather-resistant balcony enclosures (such as windows or solid walls), as well as open screen balcony enclosures more than 40 feet above...
Nov 28, 20171 min read
Site Safety Plans Mandatory on All Work Scopes Requiring a Registered Construction Superintendent
Effective November 6, 2017, all jobs requiring a Registered Construction Superintendent (CS) will now also require a Site Safety Plan...
Jan 28, 20173 min read
OSHA's New Fall Protection Regulations
By Thomas E. Kramer, P.E., CSP* In November, OSHA issued a final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems...
Jan 27, 20172 min read
Restoration In The Cast-Iron District: Skyline Restoration's Project at 399 West Broadway, New
The SoHo district in Lower Manhattan has a rich history defined by architectural transformations and socioeconomic shifts. SoHo, short...
Jan 27, 20173 min read
Timeline Of a Building Envelope Restoration Project
What’s Involved in the Planning and Execution of Each Phase By Kevin Duffy, Sullivan Engineering LLC Time certainly does fly, especially...
Jan 27, 20171 min read
NYCSRA’s First Charity Event Raised $20K
On December 1st, the NYC Special Riggers Association (NYCSRA) kicked off the holidays by raising almost $20,000 at its First Annual...
Jan 27, 20171 min read
RCI's First Metro NY Chapter For Building Envelope Professionals
RCI, Inc., the international association of building envelope professionals specializing in roofing, exterior wall, and waterproofing...
Jan 27, 20171 min read
SAVE THE DATE! Build Safe / Live Safe Conference
The 2017 Build Safe | Live Safe Conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd. Part of Construction Safety Week, the conference...
Jan 27, 20171 min read
M/WBE Firms Win Bids to Build At City-Owned Sites
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (photo-left) announced the selection of eight Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE)...
Oct 26, 20163 min read
New Phases of Online Transactions with NYC DOB Are NOW in Effect and Mandatory
On September 12, 2016, the third phase of the DOB NOW program - Safety - was put into effect. The new phase provides an online portal for...
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