As active participants of the Third Green Business Crusade, we had the privilege of joining the inspiring “Planta Monte” initiative (tree planting) carried out at the Cory Coyllor school in Acolla – Junín. Our participation in this wonderful event was marked by the donation of 100 seedlings, made up of 50 pine and 50 Quinoa, a gesture aimed at promoting reforestation in the region. The selection of the tree species was critical to the initiative as water needs can limit the ability to ensure the tree’s success. By planting Quinoa as well, the students are maintaining a historical species native to the region, and an important nutritional source of food. This collaborative effort brought together enthusiastic teachers, parents, and students from the educational community, emphasizing our commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices.

🌟We are thrilled to share the latest buzz on the renovation journey at our special education school in midtown Manhattan! 🎉 Phase 1, is now completed and buzzing with energy since April, and now, Phase 2 is in full swing! The walls are up, plumbing is in place, and the entire space is taking shape. Lights are shining, outlets are humming, and the mechanical system is ready to impress! 🔧💡 But that’s not all – we’re gearing up for the grand finale!

Our team is coordinating the custom cutting of LVT flooring based on our as-built laser scan to verify all spaces are in alignment with the initial design intent, and any final tweaks are made as part of the fabrication. While coordination has been challenging, being able to integrate our technologial tools into the construction process has been an incredible aide, and has allowed the fabricator to seemlesly integrate our data into the watercutting process. The result will be an integrated flooring system bringing to live our vision of the “mini city” without the cleints needing to worry about the wear and tear of applied decals or other methods of flooring treatment.

In addition to wrapping up the flooring and coordinating the mini-city woodwork, the final touches include the installation of lighting controls and the fire alarm system, critical to an energy efficient and safe educational facility. Once these are in place, we’re ready for our final inspection, marking the countdown to the completion letter from the DOB! 🏁✉️

Join us in celebrating this remarkable journey of resilience, progress, and the promise of a brighter future for our special education community!

If you are new to the world of NYC’s Local Law 11 (Facade inspection Safety Program) you may be struggling to understand where your building falls within the FISP filing cycles.

Well not to worry, here at M+S we offer our clients a thorough assessment and examination of their building facades, serving as a cornerstone for construction and rehabilitation decisions while ensuring strict adherence to NYC DOB Local Law 11/ FISP requirements. Our expert team is also able to advise bulding owners and managers on the urgency of different repair requirements and the implication of different FISP filing classifications.

Given occasional delays in the LPC and/or DOB permitting processes, negotiations for neighboring access agreements, and the discovery of unforeseen scope of work during demolition or construction, repairs may extend beyond the initially projected timeline. Therefore, it is imperative to initiate reviews and subsequent repairs for the 10th cycle at the earliest pont possible, especially if your building is classified under the SWARMP category. This proactive approach is crucial to ensure compliance and preempt any potential penalties associated with late filings, or costs associated with extended sidwalk shed installations