The new Cycle 9 requirement regarding probes was added as a result of QEWI’s (Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors) inspection of buildings built during the late 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s when cavity wall masonry construction became popular. What the inspectors have found is that a large majority of these buildings do not have sufficient wall ties, if any at all, as the building code did not have any requirements or inspections for them until the 1968 edition. Therefore, this i

OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is a necessary resource for the building industry. OSHA Guidance on Preparing...

As we prepare for the return to job sites and our commercial buildings in and surrounding New York City, it is important that we have...