What’s New
The 6th annual Professional Engineers Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The event is intended to raise awareness about what it means to be a P.E., recognize licensed P.E.’s, and to show appreciation for the work that we do each and every day. Please join us in recognizing this special day!
Recent Projects
- NYS Labor Law and Industrial Code Rule 23 forensic engineering safety evaluation of a trench collapse at a worksite in Nassau County, Long Island
- Inspection and peer review services regarding structural concerns regarding the design of a warehouse structure in Rockland County, NY
- Engineering evaluation and consultation regarding a fire sprinkler system leak at a warehouse structure in Brooklyn, NY
Contractors can still be liable for failures years after project completion
On July 27th Construction Dive reported that “construction attorneys say contractors often make the faulty assumption that they can’t be held liable for damages that arise from events that happen on projects they built years ago. It’s true that implied and express warranties for construction or material defects on projects are usually limited to one to three years, and that the statute of limitations on construction defects, depending on jurisdiction, is usually limited to no more than 10 years. But that doesn’t mean contractors can’t be the target of litigation decades after completing a project if a failure occurs”.
Yarmus Engineering, P.C. is available to consult with developers, builders, contractors, property owners, managers, purchasers, condominium and co-operative associations, attorneys, insurance companies, and other related real estate professionals regarding their design, construction, and alteration projects, including the identification, documentation, and correction of any alleged or existing construction defects. As a Professional Engineer, NYS Certified Code Enforcement Official, and member of the Rockland County Home Improvement Contractor Licensing Board, firm president, Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, is experienced in dealing with such matters on behalf of typical involved parties. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding such matters.
Celebrating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26th The Hill reported that on July 26th President Biden recognized “the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a sweeping civil rights law, and announced a new program to help Americans experiencing long-term COVID-19 symptoms and conditions…Biden, as a senator, was a co-sponsor of the legislation, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various settings, including places of employment, schools, community living and transportation…Then-President George H.W. Bush signed the federal civil rights act into law in 1990”.
Yarmus Engineering, P.C. is available to design, inspect, certify, and consult with clientele regarding ADA accessibility within and to their buildings and premises, and to consult with attorneys, insurance companies, property managers, and other property related professionals regarding such matters. Firm President, Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, maintains his certification as a NYS Code Enforcement Official to ensure that we remain knowledgeable about the latest requirements, regulations, and standards regarding same. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding such matters.