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Could WeWork's stumbles stunt the future of the coworking market?

Code Question: Is My Building Considered a High-Rise?

Code Question: Is My Building Considered a High-Rise?

An increasingly common question concerns how to calculate the height of a building. What specifically classifies a given building as a high-rise? The...

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Transitioning from New York City's DOB BIS to DOB NOW

Transitioning from New York City's DOB BIS to DOB NOW

Four years ago, in an effort to improve efficiency, transparency, and customer service, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) announced it...

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Social halls are driving retail innovation, but come with entitlement and construction complexities

Social halls are driving retail innovation, but come with entitlement and construction complexities

The retail industry has taken sharp turns in recent years as technology and social factors made things like showrooming and omnichannel popular.

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The Milrose guide to decoding building code books

The Milrose guide to decoding building code books

Deciphering building code books is no easy task. These regulatory tomes are dense and stuffed with complex technical language. To further complicate...

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