by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 10, 2023 | Construction Practices, Houses, Sustainable Design
A sustainable house is a home that has the least possible negative impact on our environment. Sustainability means energy efficiency, avoiding environmental toxins, and responsibly using materials and resources while having a positive physical and psychological effect... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 8, 2023 | Construction Practices, Renovations, Townhouses
When renovating a townhouse in NYC, you can find hidden or unknown structural problems requiring structural repairs, such as sistering joists and installing new joists, headers, and trimmers. What is Sistering a Joist? Sistering Joists is a technique of structural... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 2, 2024 | Construction Practices, NYC DOB, Renovations
Asbestos is a hazardous material that although was historically quite common in construction is now heavily regulated. When Do You Need to Test for Asbestos in NYC? Full or partial demolition and renovations or alterations in buildings built before April 1st,...