Upgrading the energy efficiency of a building can be a major investment. Before making any decisions, it’s important to thoroughly research your options. Sometimes the more affordable ones can yield a greater ROI. That’s why it’s prudent to consider the expected retu
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a major expansion to the NYC Carbon Challenge, a partnership between the city’s public and private sectors aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through building modernization. In In early February, the NYC Carbon Challenge expanded to
Out with the old and in with the new is not always a good thing. And when it comes to historic buildings, the government agrees. In fact, preserving the physical integrity and re-use of historic buildings can qualify you for a 20% tax credit. Overseen by the Department of the Interior
On January 20th, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of United States of America. Although the nation will have a new leader, one of our greatest challenges will remain the fight against terrorism. According to a report released in December by the Staff of the House
The Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building, located at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, is the tallest federal building in the U.S. The plaza itself is comprised of a 45-story office building constructed in 1963-69 and an additional 45-story annex that was built in 1975-77. Both bu
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has announced that the Paris Agreement will enter into force on November 4, 2016. With 85 countries on board, the announcement marks the first time in history that a significant portion of the international community has legall
Bomb blast windows offer protection for buildings that are high profile targets for terrorist attacks, including government and military facilities. In general, bomb blast protective measures – especially blast resistant windows – must be integrated into the architectural design of th
On October 4th, the controversial media organization Wikileaks celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing it would release millions of classified documents over the next ten weeks, many of which are expected to be related to the U.S. presidential election on November 8th. Founded i
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