A well-designed housing community is more than just a collection of buildings; it’s a dynamic ecosystem that shapes the lives of its residents. The professionals responsible for creating the foundation of these ...
What Is Local Law 126? Local Law 126, enacted in 2021, mandates that owners of parking structures adhere to new periodic inspection requirements. These requirements necessitate hiring a New York State Qualified ...
In a collaborative effort to enhance safety and compliance in New York City’s parking structures, O&S Engineers & Architects will be part of a panel discussion with the Queens Chamber of Congress, other Engineering Firms, ...
Written by Tim Webb, RA & Scott Zimmerman New York City’s Local Law 11, also known as the Facade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), mandates periodic inspections of building facades to ensure ...
Written by Colin Swaysland & Scott Zimmerman Local Law 126 Inspection in New York City imposes rigorous standards for the inspection of parking structures, emphasizing safety, structural integrity, and adherence to specific ...
World Engineering Day, observed annually on the fourth Monday of March, is a global acknowledgment of the indispensable role engineers play in shaping our world. This day serves as a tribute to ...
Employee Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday of March, provides a wonderful opportunity for employers to express gratitude and recognize the contributions of their dedicated employees. Originating in 1995, this ...
I am thrilled to announce that O&S Engineers & Architects, a leading multi-discipline engineering and architectural consulting firm, has recently moved its Hollywood, FL office to a new and improved location! 📍 Previous Address: 2500 ...
New York City, a global metropolis known for its iconic skyline, has been at the forefront of implementing progressive building energy laws. In this landscape of evolving regulations, the collaboration between engineers ...
In the complex landscape of community associations and property management, two critical tools come to the forefront—reserve study and transition study. Both serve distinct purposes and play pivotal roles in ensuring the ...
Written by Steve Gnapragasam & Scott Zimmerman As winter blankets the world in frosty landscapes, the unseen heroes of building infrastructure come to the forefront— MEP engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing). Their ...
In the complex landscape of New York City’s building compliance regulations, the Local Law 126 Garage Inspections stand as a crucial mandate, emphasizing the safety and integrity of parking structures. Amid the ...
Written by Tim Webb, and Co-written by Scott Zimmerman Local Law 11, or FISP, a critical regulatory framework in New York City, mandates the inspection and maintenance of building facades to ensure ...
New York City parking garages are under scrutiny due to mandated inspections following Local Law 126, with tighter deadlines following a fatal garage collapse in Lower Manhattan. Prabhu Perumalsamy, principal at O&S ...
Queens-based contractor Central Construction Management has initiated the core-and-shell restoration of an aging parking garage on South William Street in Manhattan’s Financial District. The garage is one of nearly 150 identified as ...
Written by Colin Swaysland, Co-written by Scott Zimmerman Local Law 126 in New York City mandates the inspection of parking structures to ensure their safety, structural integrity, and compliance with stringent regulations. ...
In a decisive move aimed at prioritizing the safety and structural integrity of residential housing, Governor Phil Murphy has recently signed into law the groundbreaking S2760/A4384 legislation. This legislation signifies a monumental ...
In the intricate landscape of New York City building regulations, Local Law 126 stands as a pivotal mandate, particularly addressing the safety and integrity of parking structures. Property owners and managers are ...
Effective immediately, NYC DOB amended its rules making SIGNIFICANT CHANGES to the inspection requirements for all parking garages that fall under Local Law 126 ALL PARKING GARAGES must have an initial inspection ...
An interview between our very own Cameron Lory and Prabhu Perumalsamy with Brick Underground on what makes an A/E firm the right firm for Local Law 11 Facade Inspections. “If your building ...
O&S Engineers & Architects is proficient in parking structure inspections having done over 20 inspections in the last month for Local Law 126. In order to comply with NYC Local Law 126 ...
“By filing the ACCII proposal, we build upon our nation-leading record of bold climate action while delivering on our promise to utilize every tool at our disposal to combat the intensifying climate ...
View Brick Underground’s showcase of O&S on their website to learn about the Architectural and Engineering services we provide in the Greater New York City area, and beyond! https://www.brickunderground.com/boards-and-buildings/meet-os-engineers-architects If you want ...
“Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy hit New York City’s shores, causing $19 billion in damages and killing 44 residents. Three months ago, Gotham’s skies turned orange as smoke from Canadian wildfires coated ...
In the heart of the urban jungle that is New York City, O&S Engineers & Architects stands as a beacon of innovation and expertise, offering a comprehensive suite of services that solidify ...
O&S joins with Super and Brick Underground for an emergency webinar on safety inspections and relevant regulation, Local Law 126.
NYC recently began rolling out Local Law 126 to Lower Manhattan. The law requires periodic inspections of parking structures.
Written by David A. Lubkin, Co-written by Scott Zimmerman In recent years, municipalities have prioritized the safety of their residents by implementing robust building inspection ordinances. Cliffside Park, New Jersey, is no ...
As the largest sole provider of healthcare facilities services in the U.S., the organization was grappling with the complex aggregation of its inventory and providing facilities management, consulting, energy, and planning, design ...
O&S is proud to announce the firm's first QPSI designations with the NYC DOB.
O&S Associates, Inc. is a full-service Engineering and Architectural Design firm that is recognized for expertise in building restoration and rehabilitation. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Pennsylvania (Blue Bell) office ...
O&S is now part of the NYSERDA Multifamily Building Solutions Network.
NYC parking structure owners must undergo inspections of their parking garages beginning January 1, 2022.
O&S is designing hurricane resistant windows, doors, and curtain walls as part of a $45 million "Wind Resiliency Project."
Written by David A. Lubkin, Co-written by Scott Zimmerman Jersey City, NJ, takes a proactive stance on urban safety with the implementation of Jersey City Ordinance 21-054 for facades, a pivotal regulatory ...
Jersey City considers adopting more frequent and enhanced requirements for facade and structural inspections of mid-and high-rise buildings.
O&S performed a facade inspection via Rope Access for a residential high rise facing the Atlantic Ocean.
O&S was selected as the A/E firm to repair, preserve and maintain the Historic Reading Terminal Head House in Philadelphia.
Property owners can have their retaining walls inspected by a QRWI certified and registered Professional Engineer on staff at O&S.
O&S is celebrating 25 years of success!
O&S’s growing Rope Access Team allows us to provide our clients with detailed and cost-effective building envelope assessment options to meet their budgets and needs.
Adopting electric charging stations for multi-family housing requires a basic understanding of electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and their limitations
NY FISP Cycle 9B Begins & DOB to Issue Violations for Uncorrected SWARMP Conditions
Ventilation and good airflow are crucial to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens.
O&S Associates Commissions World’s First Parksmart Gold Certified Parking Structure FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hackensack, NJ – 10/15/18 – O&S Associates, Inc. (O&S), an engineering and architecture firm, recently served as the commissioning ...
How will the new changes to FISP (Local Law 11) Cycle 9 impact building owners?
Doors difficult to open. Strange smells in corridors and lobbies. Inconsistent temperature regulation. These are all very common issues in high-rise buildings which are usually due to poor ventilation and building pressurization.
Structure Type Parking Structure Client Prism Capital Partners Architect/Engineer O&S Associates, Inc Details Rehabilitation of a 114-year-old General Electric factory into “moderately priced” luxury rental units. The 14.5-acre site will eventually be ...
Effective August 29, 2018, owners or operators of parking garages must submit condition assessment reports performed by a qualified Professional Engineer, every three years. The first deadline for the assessment may be ...
Informed Infrastructure Magazine Article Hackensack, NJ, June 1, 2016—O&S Associates is proud to announce that the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia selected our restoration engineering project at the Belgravia Condominium to receive ...
Designed with the goal of becoming a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®*) Gold certified facility, the “high performance” Tremco Incorporated renovated 40-year-old corporate headquarters incorporates numerous environmentally responsible building products, systems and features – many of which are a first in the area – demonstrating effective green building technologies and techniques.
On April 9, the Joint Munitions Command broke ground on a $19 million project at Building 299 on Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Ill. The ceremony marked the first step toward ...
