Joseph K. Blum Co. LLP is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with over 80 years of experience in building maintenance, facade and structural repair, and mechanical system upgrade projects. The firm specializes in the evaluation and design of building envelopes, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for existing high-rise buildings. We have overseen projects at more than 1,000 residential and commercial buildings and houses of worship in New York City.
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A routine facade repair project in a century-old Manhattan building revealed extensive damage, necessitating immediate evacuation and a complete overhaul including structural shoring, new foundation systems, and replacement of compromised brick walls with concrete masonry blocks. In this episode of Problem Solvers, Dane Barnes talks to Habitat Editor, Bill Morris about the ins and outs of this project and managing the expectations of residents as the project went ahead.
Many apartment buildings with terracotta details are beautiful to look at, but with beauty comes expense if the material needs repair.