CANY

CANY SERVICES
Consulting Associates of NY, Inc. provides investigation, design and inspection services to Architects, Building and Property Owners, Developers, Property managers, Contractors, Manufacturers and other Consulting firms for total building enclosure systems.

CANY provides a full range of Building Envelope Consulting Services including:

Property Acquisition Due Diligence for Facades, Roofing and Waterproofing
Local Law 11-98 Inspection & Filing and Related Repair Documents
Unsafe Condition Emergency Removal
Building Envelope Investigation and CD’s for Repair / Rehabilitation / Renovation / Upgrade /Preventative Repair and Maintenance
Quality Control Inspection / Special Inspection for all Building
Enclosure Systems as mandated by NYC Building Code
Field Water-testing and Leakage Resolution
Expert Design of New Curtainwall and Specialization in Curtainwall Recladding
Performance of Field Performance Testing and Witnessing of Field
Testing and Laboratory Testing of Enclosure Components and Mock-ups
Rappel Access: Integral to our investigations is hands-on inspection from hanging scaffold, rigid staging or articulated lift (cherry-picker).

But CANY offers something more: Professional Rope Access by our own expert personnel. CANY can thoroughly investigate the entire building façade by rappel harness, often for less than the cost of one isolated hanging scaffold drop. Our affordable rappel access provides complete and accurate assessment and is the first step toward understanding the true condition of your building envelope, controlling costs and eliminating misconceived, unnecessary or frivolous repairs.

NEW CONSTRUCTION
CANY provides a full range of New Building Enclosure Consulting Services from the design phase through completion of construction.

We work on behalf of Owners, Developers, Architects, Contractors and at times, other Consultants to ensure optimum building enclosure performance.

CANY provides:

Cost and Feasibility Consultation: From the first stages of project design, CANY provides practical input concerning feasibility and cost to assist the design team in achieving aesthetic goals within the project budget.
Technical Specifications And Details: CANY can review and mark-up drawings and specifications or prepare AutoCAD details and technical specs based upon the architect’s design for direct incorporation into the Project Construction Document set.
Shop Drawing and Submittal Review: We bring our expertise to bear before the start of work to ensure proper design and full conformance with project drawings and specifications.
System Component and Mock-up Testing: CANY Principals and Senior Associates observe and monitor the construction and testing of laboratory and field mock-ups and witness follow-up field testing. But we do more; we actively work with the fabricator and installer/applicator to solve problems, working to reduce costly project delays and ensure proper performance in “real world” conditions.
Special Inspection & Sign-off: under the direct supervision of our Director of Engineering, Kaz Cader, CANY field personnel perform critical on-site special inspections for Panel Wall (Curtainwall, Widow Wall, GFRC, Precast Concrete Panel, Brick Masonry and Cast Stone veneer, etc.) and EIFS as required by NYC building Code.
Quality Control: Even the best of façade systems is only as good as the installation. Years of hands-on field experience mean that CANY’s inspectors know every potential deficiency and ruse before it happens and are alert to the first sign of installation deficiencies. We diligently work to keep things on track and avoid costly delays or litigation over leakage or poor performance resulting from installer error.

BUILDING ENCLOSURE REPAIR
Whether you building is of historic significance or is an anonymous “workhorse” it needs proper repair and maintenance to remain safe, watertight and profitable. At CANY we not only respond to our clients’ needs, we respond to the needs of each individual; building. Our in-depth analysis, often based upon CANY’s Total Access rappel inspection, provides an accurate assessment of the true condition of all elements of your building enclosure along with a detailed scope of work for any required repair. But we don’t stop there; we provide prioritization, repair alternates wherever possible and accurate current cost estimates at union or non-union rates. We give you the tools and information you need to reach informed decisions – whether it’s your intention to own a particular building for 20 years or 20 months.

HISTORIC RESTORATION AND THE LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
Whether your building is a singular architectural gem or a humbler structure set in a Landmark district, CANY can help you preserve history and your project budget at the same time. CANY combines years of experience in addressing the problems endemic to a wide range of historic buildings with an innovative use of contemporary materials, assemblies and techniques. The result is preservation with a plus: improved performance.

CANY provides:

Expertise in addressing LPC requirements and obtaining approvals for alterations, additions, repairs and upgrades
Expertise in window replacement utilizing thermally improved insulated glass units with LPC-approved profiles
Clear and accurate assessment of existing problem conditions, deterioration and deficiencies
Prioritization of required repair and restoration with accurate project cost estimates
Real choices and alternatives over a range of budgets using materials and procedures approved by the LPC

RECLADDING
As buildings age, the appearance and functionality of the façades often decline. Degrading aesthetics diminish a building’s appeal and negatively impact the bottom line. Thermal efficiency, of lesser concern when energy was cheap and considered inexhaustible, is of critical importance today and energy use audits and higher performance levels for new buildings are mandated by energy codes. Even quality-of-life issues like sound transmission levels are now often set by local ordinance. For owners and managers of older buildings, competing with the appeal of new structures featuring contemporary façades and building systems can be daunting. For steel and concrete framed buildings, especially those dating from the 1950’s and later, recladding can offer an affordable path to significantly improved performance and increased tenancy and profitability. Working with the existing building structural framing and often with components of earlier less efficient curtainwalls, CANY can design a new high-performance façade tailored to your aesthetic, your budget and your existing structure, ensuring the greatest aesthetic and performance benefits for the money invested.

ROOFING
A roofing consultant since 1983, CANY Principal Associate Jarrett Huddleston has spent the last twelve years building an expert team of roofing associates at CANY. From single ply to mod-bit, slate to spray-applied polyurethane foam, metal roofing to cold fluid-applied systems, CANY knows roofing.

With almost 90% of roof installations performed using petroleum-based materials, roofing costs have increased dramatically over the past decade. Getting the most out of an existing roof is more desirable than ever and making the right choice of a new roof system/manufacturer/installer and implementation of proper quality control is essential.

CANY provides:

Roof Condition Surveys, Leakage Investigations and Performance Audits
Preparation of Assessment Reports including accurate cost estimates for a range of roofing solutions
Preparation of Repair / Recovery / Replacement Drawings and Specifications
Project Submittal and Shop Drawing Review
Quality Control Inspection & Reports, Project Sign-off
Project Administration and Contractor Payment Requisition Review
Warranty Administration
NYS Energy Code and Green Roofing Expertise

FACADE INSPECTION AND SAFETY PROGRAM (formerly Local Law 11-98)

TOTAL ACCESS MEANS TOTAL ACCURACY:

EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE: CANY principals Ed Meirowitz and Jarrett Huddleston have been performing Local Law inspection since the first cycle of Local Law 10/80. CANY began providing safe, flexible and cost-effective rope access on buildings of every size and configuration in 1996.

HANDS ON PROFESSIONALS: Using rope access, CANY can thoroughly assess your entire building façade, often for the cost of a single scaffold drop. CANY’s expert team provides accurate information backed by years of repair and restoration experience. There’s no “second-party inspection”; the inspectors on the ropes are the individuals who prepare your report.

PROJECT CONTINUITY: If repairs are necessary, the expert team that documented any façade problem conditions can develop the proper cost- effective solutions, prepare drawings and specifications, provide bid services and perform Quality Control / Special Inspections mandated by the City of New York.

CREATIVE THINKING & INTEGRITY: CANY works diligently to develop creative and cost-effective solutions to best serve the needs of our Clients. We strive to “think outside the box” to offer our clients the broadest range of responsible repair options. We scrupulously maintain our professional independence and are not affiliated with manufacturers, restoration contractors or other design professionals.

RESPONSIVENESS: Timely and efficient service is our hallmark. The team inspecting your facades and preparing / filing your report will work without complication or delay, making your Local Law 11-98 experience “hassle-free”.

SAFETY: CANY’s highly trained inspection personnel are certified by the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) and are outfitted with the latest in rope access equipment and back-up safety systems. CANY and our independent Master-Rigger, Universal Steeplejack, are fully insured and together have an accident-free operational record on the ropes – we are serious about safety.

COMPETITIVE RATES: CANY provides our unique expert services at highly competitive rates. We’ll prepare a Local Law 11-98 proposal specific to your property. Call or e-mail us and get more value from your Local Law 11-98 expenditure. 212-414-9623 info@cany.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CANY is always on the lookout for entry-level associates who demonstrate personal initiative, curiosity and a strong work-ethic.

Working at CANY is no picnic: the standards of performance and personal growth are high, the training is on-going and rigorous and team members must exhibit personal discipline, self motivation and impeccable professional ethics. But as any CANY employee will tell you, the rewards are great:

Experience incomparable hands-on exposure to field problem conditions and innovative solutions.
Work alongside highly experienced Principals, Senior Associates and Project Managers – get real-world information and ideas from professionals who really know their field.
Gain professional accreditation working under the direct supervision of CANY’s Director of Engineering, Kaz Cader, PE.
If you qualify, receive SPRAT* training and perform rope access investigation and inspection on buildings across the country.
Attend in-house and industry-sponsored seminars on a wide range of subjects from construction specialties to building code requirements.
Qualify for CANY-supported continuing education.
Become a team member of a growing and dynamic company with great opportunity for advancement.
Receive full medical insurance with open access to a variety of doctors and specialists of your own choosing.

CONSULTING ASSOCIATES OF NEW YORK, INC. 130 W. 25TH STREET, 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10001 | 212-414-9623 | info@cany.com