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A SKYLINE RESTORATION PUBLICATION
Celebrating 150 years in business, Gladding McBean, the legacy terra cotta fabricators, share how they’ve integrated new technologies
into their traditional processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
ISSUE #52 SPRING 2025
An award-winning restoration uncovers a hidden 20th-century roofing system—and a modern solution forged through collaboration.
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Restoration Begins at New York State Pavilion’s Observation Towers
The New York State Pavilion’s observation towers at the former World’s Fair site in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park will finally be...
Oct 14, 20191 min read
ENGINEER’S CORNER: What to Consider Before a Window Replacement Project
By Rebecca Reilly, Sullivan Engineering During the design phase of a window replacement project, building owners must consider many...
Jul 25, 20192 min read
A New Recreational Roof at the Fifth Avenue Tower Condominium in Murray Hill
The Fifth Avenue Tower was developed when Republic Bank decided to proceed with building just one instead of two identical towers as...
Jul 25, 20192 min read
TWA Hotel opens in JFK airport’s iconic flight center
MCR and MORSE Development have reignited the magic of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, restoring and...
Jul 25, 20191 min read
ENGINEER’S CORNER: The Effects of “Frost Jacking” on Building Façades
By Paul Millman, PE, RA SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects Now that spring has arrived, it’s a good time for building owners and...
Apr 18, 20192 min read
Façade Restoration at One Wall Street
The building at One Wall Street was constructed in 1929-31 as the corporate headquarters of the Irving Trust Company. This 50-story,...
Apr 18, 20192 min read
Hudson Yards Opens – Inaugural Walk Traverses the Vessel
On Friday, March 15, 2019, Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the nation and the largest in New York City since...
Apr 18, 20191 min read
Below-Grade Waterproofing: Gravity Feed and Pressure Injection Applications
CGI Northeast’s concrete gel injection waterproofing system is best known for its ability to eliminate water intrusion using a...
Apr 18, 20193 min read
Engineer's Corner: FISP Inspections of Curtain Wall Buildings
By Grace Gallagher, Sullivan Engineering Curtain wall façades have become increasingly popular in New York City over the past several...
Jan 18, 20192 min read
New York Building Congress Construction Outlook 2018-2020
According to the New York Building Congress Construction Outlook, "New York City is in the midst of its second and most robust building...
Jan 16, 20191 min read
Skyline Restores Two NYU Buildings in NoHo District
New York University (NYU) is the largest private university in the United States. Established on April 18, 1831 by Albert Gallatin, then...
Oct 12, 20182 min read
Engineer's Corner: The Advantages of Industrial Rope Access (IRA)
By Reba Ashby, CANY Industrial Rope Access (IRA) is a type of advanced access where technicians use ropes to descend or ascend a building...
Oct 12, 20182 min read
How Sensors are Building Smart Jobsite ‘Ecosystems’
The construction industry, which has been typically underserved by technology, is now embracing digital solutions to improve project...
Oct 12, 20182 min read
Army Corps Proposes Steel and Concrete Sea Wall to Combat NYC Floods
The US Army Corps of Engineers has generated proposals for an offshore steel and concrete barrier that would wall off New York Harbor...
Oct 12, 20181 min read
Skyline Restores Tallest Condominium in Chelsea
The Chelsea Stratus: 101 West 24th Street Balcony Repairs Chelsea is one of New York City’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods,...
Jul 12, 20182 min read
Glen-Gery at NYCSRA's Sixth Annual Technical Meeting
On Thursday, April 26, the New York City Special Riggers Association (NYCSRA) held its sixth annual technical meeting featuring a...
Jul 12, 20182 min read
Skyline Hosts MAPEI Seminar on Concrete Restoration
In late March, the new, spacious headquarters of Skyline Restoration and Andromeda in Long Island City proved to be an ideal site to host...
Jul 12, 20182 min read
Is Your HVAC System Ready for Summer?
As we get deeper into summer, it’s crucial that your HVAC system is functioning properly, and by evaluating your system’s health...
Jul 12, 20183 min read
3-D Visualization of Manhattan
Taylor Baldwin, a software engineer from media company, BuzzFeed, has created a new 3-dimensional data visualization of Manhattan. The...
Jul 12, 20181 min read
Skyline’s Project Beyond City Limits
Consolidation of the healthcare industry has accelerated in recent years creating heightened competition requiring healthcare systems and...
Feb 20, 20182 min read
2018 Construction Industry Trade Show Guide
The following industry events, trade shows and conferences are designated as opportunities for construction professionals to exchange...
Feb 16, 20182 min read
In Effect, OSHA’s New Silica Rule Aims to Reduce Workers’ Exposure
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard – one for construction...
Nov 28, 20172 min read
Art Deco Restoration in Manhattan’s Financial District
116 John Street a National Register of Historic Places Manhattan’s Financial District has been an epicenter for business and trade since...
Nov 28, 20172 min read
Engineer's Corner: Pros and Cons of Concrete Coatings
Typical freeze/thaw cycles lead to the deterioration of concrete. This is where concrete coating come in. Concrete is among the most...
Nov 28, 20172 min read
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