Many school buildings in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut were built before the 1980s, when asbestos was often used in insulation, flooring, ceiling tiles, and pipe wrappings. Though the dangers of asbestos exposure are now well-known, this hazardous material could still be lurking in former schools. Left alone, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) pose little risk. Once broken or rotting, though, they can leak hazardous fibres into the air, injurin

Often ignored, environmental testing is a key component of the always-changing field of architecture and design. The growing significance of incorporating environmental evaluations into the architectural design process is driven by concerns about building safety, indoor air quality, and sustainability. Written by BNF Consulting Inc. (BNF), this paper investigates the importance of environmental testing for architects based in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Overlooking

New Jersey, with its rich history and densely populated areas, is home to many older buildings. While these buildings have stood the test...

Why Quality Matters People’s definition of quality varies. People have described quality as: Conformance to requirements Freedom from...