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The building construction industry, like many technical fields, depends on knowledge that cannot be captured in textbooks alone. Our most valuable insights come from experience: solving problems in the field, learning from failures, and navigating the complexities of real projects. Today, as the industry enters a pivotal moment shaped by the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the need to preserve this lived expertise has never been more urgent. In addition, a si

A behind-the-scenes look at how engineers safely restored the viaduct ceiling under Park Avenue’s historic Helmsley Building. The Park Avenue Viaduct, one of Midtown Manhattan’s busiest roadways, runs through the base of the 35-story Helmsley Building. Since the ceilings of the two arched tunnels are part of the 35-story Beaux-Arts building’s exterior wall system, they are subject to compliance with New York City’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program regulations. - PHOTO: AL