Energy benchmarking is the process of measuring and tracking a building’s energy performance against industry standards. While it was once voluntary, it is now legally…
Consider a scenario familiar to insurance claims managers: A commercial property transaction closes, and within months, the new owner discovers emergency building envelope repairs costing…
The building envelope failed three years after completion. Now the claim investigation demands answers about structural integrity, building systems performance, and construction defects, all while…
The parking garage collapsed on a Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan. Within hours, the corporate risk manager faced calls from the board, insurers, and regulatory authorities…
A recent audit of ten NYC properties revealed $2.6 million in penalties from just 240 outstanding violations, and enforcement has intensified across jurisdictions nationwide. These…
Energy efficiency upgrades represent far more than sustainability measures; they’re among the few capital projects that can simultaneously reduce operating costs, help satisfy tightening energy-code…
Green building certifications can overwhelm even the most experienced project managers and sustainability coordinators. To become certified, each rating system demands hundreds of pages of…
Seismic retrofitting is the structural reinforcement of an existing building to improve its resistance to earthquake damage. A retrofit strengthens an existing building so it…
As published in Construction Law, October 2025 In the modern industrial era, oil and gas projects have traditionally set the benchmark in construction for scale,…
Building owners and facility managers face mounting challenges with aging HVAC infrastructure that’s not yet failed but becomes increasingly inefficient over time. Wholesale replacement requires…
Unexpected repair costs, hidden structural issues, or overlooked code violations can derail even the best investment or lending decision. Without a clear understanding of a…