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October 12, 2011

NYC Building Permits – What does NB, Alteration Type I, II, III and Directive 14 Mean?

A practical guide to understanding New York City building permit terminology, including the older terms you may still hear on projects. Originally published October 2011….

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October 3, 2013

I’m Renovating My Office. Does the Existing Bathroom Need to Be ADA Compliant?

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December 19, 2012

The Death of the Cubicle, and Other Workplace Trends

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January 30, 2013

Electronic Cigarettes in the Workplace and on the Property

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LED, Lumens, Kelvin…WATT are you talking about?

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November 6, 2012

What can Commercial Real Estate folks do to help Sandy victims?

Written in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, when businesses across the New York region were trying to restore operations, find temporary space and reconnect…

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October 11, 2012

Broadcast and IT Converged. What Happened to the Wall Between Them?

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March 22, 2012

Choosing an Architect: What Should the Owner Be Listening For?

April 6, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 6, 2020

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January 26, 2012

Hoteling and Hot Desking Solutions for Offices with Limited Space

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