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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Becoming a Certified Welding Inspector

Think you have what it takes to become an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector? It starts with specialized training and experience! High school graduates can apply after five years of work experience related to welding, and those with a Bachelor in welding engineer or technology can apply after one year of experience.  Some non-welding post-secondary education can also be applied toward the work experience requirements.


Certification exams are offered by the American Welding Society throughout the year and across the country. To pass, applicants must receive a 72 percent or better on this three part exam, which includes both fundamental questions and practical application, along with a separate vision test. A three-year renewal is required to maintain the certification, but only the vision test must be repeated for renewal.

To pass, applicants must receive a 72 percent or better on this three part exam, which includes both fundamental questions and hands on application. They must also pass a vision test to receive their certification. A three year renewal is required to keep the certification, but only the vision test must be repeated each time.

For more on the process of becoming a certified welding inspector, click here.
At Alan Margolin & Associates, our certified welding inspectors are committed to keeping both the welder and end user safe from harm. We also offer a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, sprinkler, fire and more. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.


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Friday, September 19, 2014

125 Greenwich Street: Downtown's Tallest Residential Building


Earlier this month, renderings of the 1,356-foot tower were revealed! Formally known as 22 Thames Street, this tower of condos in downtown Financial District will be developed by Michael Shvo.

Not understanding just how tall this 77-story residential building will be? 12 feet short of One World Trade Center. 

With 128 apartments, ten of those being full-floor penthouses, this new Financial District favorite will definitely leave its mark. 

For more on the story of 125 Greenwich Street, visit Curbed

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Long in the Works Moynihan Station in First Phase of Construction

An expansion on Penn Station? Our beloved Grand Central may have some competition! This long-awaited Moynihan Station is beginning to make progress. 


Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Juan Miguel Lago

The first phase of the expansion, a $300 million dollar project, will include the following:

  • An expansion of the existing concourses below the post office
  • An underground passageway connected to Penn Station
  • An emergency ventilation system
  • Two new entrances at the corners of 8th avenue and 31st and 33rd streets

And that's not all! According to curbed, phase two "will turn the grand building into an open, light-filled train hall the size of Grand Central's grand hall."


For more on Moynihan Station's progress, click here

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project. 

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Friday, September 5, 2014

New Hotel to Rise at the Corner of Hudson and Canal Street

Two Italian soccer stars developing a brand new hotel on the corner of Hudson and Canal Street? It's true! This 30,000 square foot luxury hotel, with 50 to 60 available rooms, is said to open in early 2016. 


According to the Hudson Square Hotel website, the project design plan includes the following:

  • Trendy restaurant on the ground floor
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop sun deck
  • State-of-the-art gym

There's more! Learn all about it on Curbed

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to all of our clients. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Expanding Our Service Offerings to Support Your Needs

At Alan Margolin & Associates, we are constantly expanding our service offerings to supports clients' needs and to provide comprehensive support for the entire life-cycle of their buildings. With over 30 years of experience in providing engineering services to the New York metropolitan area, AM & Associates is comprised of professional engineers, architects, certified inspection technicians, and top-tier administrators.

While we have focused our craft on special inspections, we offer a variety of other services including progress inspections, energy code inspections and more!

Looking for more information on what it is we do? Our YouTube Video explains it all:



Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

Keep up with the latest industry news and New York City happenings by liking us on Facebookfollowing us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Peer Into 2033 for New York City

Half of the Big Apple's charm boils down to history and tradition. With world landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, there is no denying New York has some sites to see! However, changes are happening everywhere around the world each day and that doesn't stop here. 


New plans for seventeen famous attractions will revamp Manhattan. They include the following:

The New Penn Station
Thew New World Trade Center
Hudson Yards
5 Pointz Luxury Apartments 
+ Pool
MoMA Tower
The Queensway
South Bronx Initiative Plan
Thew New Whitney Museum
Cornell NYC Tech
The New Westchester Avenue Station
Essex Crossing
The New Loew's Kings Theater
East River Blueway
New York Wheel
The LowLine
Williamsburg's Bedford Avenue

For "Before and After" photos, as well as details on each, click here!

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

One Vanderbilt: A New Neighbor Right Near Grand Central Terminal

A new building right near the Grand Central Terminal? We welcome neighbors! However, there has been deliberation as to whether or not the Kohn Pederson Fox skyscraper would be a "harmonious" addition to the block.


The architect, James von Klemperer included the below highlights in his presentation to the LPC:
  • The building would be set back seven feet from the property line.
  • The slated building would have direct access to multiple levels of Grand Central, providing an extension of waiting space.
  • The concave tile ceiling would recall the spirit of Guastavino.
  • The way the building tapers will maximize the amount of light that gets to the street.
For more on this new neighborhood landmark, click here.

AM & Associates provides a full range of special inspection services including mechanical, structural, fire, and life safety to name a few. For a full list of inspections provided, please click here.

Located atop the iconic Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, AM & Associates is proud to deliver quick service to our clients and expeditors. Our staff of highly trained inspectors work to accommodate our clients schedules and diligently process and return the constant flow of forms required for each NYC building project.

Keep up with the latest industry news and New York City happenings by liking us on Facebookfollowing us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.