Construction Defects Spotlight: Reviewing Causes of Curtain Wall Failures
In the world of construction defects, curtain wall problems are not uncommon and can lead to millions of dollars in damage to property and structures.
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Beacon Project Manager Jim McInerney Completes The NYC Marathon
Congratulations to Beacon’s Jim McInerney and his wife Danielle who completed their first NYC Marathon on November 3, 2014. The couple trained together, completed all the necessary qualifying races and ran the marathon together.
Project Profile: Medical Center Expansion at West Point (USMA)
Following the default of the general contractor, Beacon Consulting Group was retained by the Surety to assess remaining work and cost to complete for a health center expansion project at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY. Related services provided by Beacon included: Managing the ratification process of more than 30 separate subcontractors and vendors, and administering the re-let of the project.
Contaminated / Hazardous Soil Disposal: Know the Implications & Costs
Depending on site conditions, pollutants can enter the ground and cause the soil to become contaminated or hazardous. Common at-risk sites include truck maintenance facilities, landfills, garbage-transfer stations, and environmental treatment centers. It is critical during the project bidding process to be aware of soil conditions because contaminated and/or hazardous soil must be properly disposed of at authorized facilities.
Happy Thanksgiving from Beacon!
As we approach Thanksgiving, everyone at Beacon Consulting Group would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday. We are truly thankful for all of our clients, partners and friends who provide us with the opportunity to do work that is fulfilling and useful. Wherever you find yourself this Thanksgiving, may your day be peaceful, your meal delicious, your company good, and your sports team victorious!
Project Highlight: New York State Police Crime Lab at Stewart International Airport
This project consisted of the construction of a14,000 square foot state of the art crime lab facility at the Stewart International Airport. The project is a collaborative effort between the Port Authority and NY State Police to provide continued police protection at the airport as well as a crime lab facility for towns in the Hudson Valley. Upon the default of the General Contractor, Beacon was retained by the Surety to help get the project back on track.
Camera Systems Improve Construction Project Management and Accountability
Cutting risk and streamlining processes are goals for every construction project manager. Construction site cameras and remote monitoring systems (RMS) can be incredibly useful for achieving these goals, especially when paired with software that eases access to stored images or footage.
NY Building Congress Forecast: Surge in Residential Sector Drives a 10% Overall Increase in Construction Spending for 2014
Led by a 50% increase in residential construction spending, New York City construction spending is poised to increase by 10% overall in 2014, according to the midyear forecast published by the New York Building Congress. After reaching $28.5 billion in total construction spending in 2013, the Building Congress is currently forecasting spending of $31.5 billion for 2014.