DOB’s Acting Commissioner Pledges Continued Commitment to Safety
Thomas J. Fariello, R.A., became the acting commissioner of the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) on February 1, 2019, following the...
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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
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Jan 18, 20196 min read
Local Law 196 Deadlines Extended –The Industry Reacts and Responds
On November 7, 2018, NYC DOB Commissioner Rick D. Chandler, PE, announced at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Building Trades Employers’...
Jan 18, 20191 min read
Rick Chandler is Stepping Down As Buildings' Commissioner
On January 4, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Rick D. Chandler, PE, Commissioner of the Department of Buildings, will be retiring...
Jan 18, 20192 min read
Engineer's Corner: FISP Inspections of Curtain Wall Buildings
By Grace Gallagher, Sullivan Engineering Curtain wall façades have become increasingly popular in New York City over the past several...
Jan 18, 20193 min read
Industry & Community Resources
Andromeda Advantage Inc Andromeda Advantage Inc. (“Andromeda”) is the construction industry’s premier professional services firm, working...
Jan 18, 20192 min read
Skyline Restoration Continues to Grow - New Leadership and Resources
2018 proved to be the most successful and transformative year in history for Skyline Restoration Inc. A year defined by strong...
Oct 15, 20186 min read
Local Law 196 – One Year Later
One year ago, on October 16, 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stood at the podium advertising the slogan ‘SAFER NYC’ to announce...
Oct 12, 20182 min read
Skyline Restores Two NYU Buildings in NoHo District
New York University (NYU) is the largest private university in the United States. Established on April 18, 1831 by Albert Gallatin, then...
Oct 12, 20182 min read
Engineer's Corner: The Advantages of Industrial Rope Access (IRA)
By Reba Ashby, CANY Industrial Rope Access (IRA) is a type of advanced access where technicians use ropes to descend or ascend a building...
Oct 12, 20183 min read
4 Common Risk Factors on Construction Projects
The construction industry is inherently risky, but with careful planning and proper training, an organization can identify and manage...
Oct 12, 20182 min read
How Sensors are Building Smart Jobsite ‘Ecosystems’
The construction industry, which has been typically underserved by technology, is now embracing digital solutions to improve project...
Oct 12, 20181 min read
Army Corps Proposes Steel and Concrete Sea Wall to Combat NYC Floods
The US Army Corps of Engineers has generated proposals for an offshore steel and concrete barrier that would wall off New York Harbor...
Jul 12, 20183 min read
Build Safe | Live Safe Conference 2018: Changing the Culture of Construction in NYC
Best Practices Summit Explains and Updates Crowd of 350+ from Industry on Laws, Codes and Requirements for Construction Safety There is a...
Jul 12, 20182 min read
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,...
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...
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, 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, 20182 min read
Using AI to Reduce Injuries in Construction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in the construction industry, particularly in researching, testing...
Feb 16, 20181 min read
New OSHA Requirements for Recordkeeping and Reporting Injury and Illness
As of February 1, 2018, many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and...
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, 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...
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