What’s New
Women in Construction Week is an annual event that takes place this year from March 2-8. The event celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. The National Association of Women in Construction held the first Women in Construction Week celebration in 1998, and it has grown and expanded each year since.
Recent Projects
- Forensic engineering consultation regarding an alleged trip and fall accident over a rolled asphalt formed curb at the head of a parking space in a residential development located in Fairfield County, CT
- Forensic engineering consultation regarding the design, installation, and construction management of an HVAC system for a residential townhome in Manhattan, NY
- Forensic engineering consultation regarding drainage allegations from a commercial property onto a residential premises in Brooklyn, NY
9 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q4 2024
On February 13th Construction Dive reported that “in 2024’s final quarter, some of the largest OSHA citations issued to construction firms stemmed from two of the most well-identified hazards: falls and trench cave-ins…The agency has national emphasis programs for those standards, as they are some of the deadliest and most easily identified perils on a jobsite…OSHA publicizes instances in which it issues large fines, as a means of showing its regulatory power and calling attention to violations. In the fourth quarter of last year, the agency highlighted several employers facing hefty penalties across multiple jobsites and inspections…In construction, these cases often involve residential builders committing repeat violations, which carry a larger initial penalty. The original fine amounts are sometimes negotiated down in settlement, so they do not always represent the amount paid”.
Andrew R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE, as an OSHA certified Forensic Engineering consultant, and as a Past Chair of the National Society of Professional Engineers PE’s in Construction Interest Group, has helped to facilitate discussions between Professional Engineers across the country on important matters such as safety in both industry and construction. As a licensed Professional Engineer, State Certified Code Enforcement Official, and OSHA certified professional, Mr. Yarmus is credentialed to consult on site safety and incident investigation matters. Yarmus Engineering, P.C. is available to consult with business owners, operations managers, property managers, real estate developers, builders, attorneys, contractors, insurance professionals, adjusters, and other related parties regarding site safety issues. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding such site safety related matters.
Parapets
On February 27th The New York City Department of Buildings Building News reminded that New York City “property owners with building parapets fronting the public right-of-way are required to complete an annual observation report of these rooftop parapets”.
Yarmus Engineering, P.C. is available to consult with property owners and property managers regarding the inspection, repair, and maintenance of their buildings. Please contact our office if we can be of assistance to you or your clients regarding these periodic building inspection reports or any other building related matters.