What is an IAS Accreditation?

An IAS Accreditation by the International Accreditation Services proves that a company operates at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. Therefore, you as a customer can fully trust in the IAS accredited business you hire to perform work properly and to code. 

Before an IAS accreditation is given, a company must prove its ability to perform quality special inspections under the observation of IAS' technical experts. There are also stringent quality management requirements that the Special Inspection Agency must live up to. 

Interested in learning more about what it takes to be an IAS Accredited Special Inspection Firm? Check out the online Building Safety Journal »

Alan Margolin & Associates are IAS accredited experts in NYC construction and applicable building codes. With over 30 years of experience providing engineering services to the New York area, we have focused our craft entirely on Special Inspection engineering, making ourselves a leader in our field. Visit our website for more information. 

Why Our IAS Accreditation Matters

AM & Associates is accredited by one of the world leaders in accreditation, the International Accreditation Service, or the IAS. This is a distinction held by few firms in the country and recognizes that our organization operates at the highest level of ethical, legal and technical standards. The IAS has been accrediting firms based on rigorous criteria since 1975. In fact, we were one of the first agencies in the NYC metro area permitted to perform Special Inspections. 

What does this mean? You can count on us to ensure that construction work is completed in accordance to applicable building codes. Our clients needs are met in a professional and timely fashion and the safety of their workers and future inhabitants is ensured. 

Want the details on IAS criteria for special inspection agencies? 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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Why Choose Alan Margolin & Associates

Alan Margolin & Associates has been the leading provider of engineering services to NYC and the surrounding boroughs for over fifty years. We take a professional approach to each project and have been privileged to work on some of the city's most iconic structures such as the Chrysler Building, Time Warner Center, the Empire State Building, and 30 Rockefeller Center- to name a few.

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.

Are you interested in learning more about our services? Please see the following video:





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NYC Special Inspection Services

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 see the following:

Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings

Structural Steel- Welding, Erection and Bolding

Structural Cold- Formed Steel

Concrete- Cast-in-place, Precast, Pre-stressed

Masonry

Soils- Site Preparation, Fill Placement and in-Place Density, investigations (Borings/ Test Pits)

Wall Panels, Curtain Walls and Veneers

Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials

Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)

Alternative Materials- OTCR Buildings Bulletin

Smoke Control Systems

Mechanical Systems

Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil piping Systems

High-Pressure Steam Piping (Welding)

Fuel-Gas Piping (Welding)

Structural Safety/ Stability

Site Storm drainage Disposal and Detention System Installation

Sprinkler Systems

Standpipe Systems

Heating Systems

Chimneys

Firestop, Draftstop and Fireblock Systems

Aluminum Welding

Seismic Isolation Systems

Concrete Test Cylinders

Frame Inspection

Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Fire-Resistance Rate Construction

Public Assemble Emergency Lighting

Final

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 Facebook, following us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.

Life Above The Iconic Grand Central Terminal

Alan Margolin and Associates is located atop Grand Central Terminal. This long standing city landmark is full of hidden gems and secrets. Are you interested in discovering the truth about Grand Central Station? Check out some of the following facts:

• Grand Central Terminal opened its doors on February 2, 1913 at midnight.
• It was the third station built at 42nd Street.
• 150,000 People walked through the doors on the first day.
• Now, 750,000 visitors pass daily.
• The celestial ceiling of the main concourse depicts the zodiac. The view is of the Mediterranean winter sky.
• There is a secret trap door in the kiosk below the clock that leads to a spiral staircase down to the lower level info booth.
• There is a terminal that connects to a secret underground platform at the Waldorf Astoria.
• A large American flag has hung in the main concourse since a few days after the attacks of 9/11.
• 93% of Grand Central Terminal commuters are college graduates.
• About 19,000 items turn up in the lost and found each year.
• More than half of those are reunited with their owners.

Want to learn more about Grand Central Terminal? 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 Facebook, following us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.

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NYC Special Inspectors

The New York City Department of Buildings requires all construction projects undergo special inspections. These inspections are conducted to ensure all construction work is performed and completed in compliance with building codes and NYC Department of Building approved plans and specifications. All special inspections must be performed by an International Accreditation Service Special Inspection Agency.

IAS ensures that the organization operates at the highest level of ethical, legal, and technical standards. Alan Margolin & Associates is proud to be an IAS accredited agency, thus providing safe and reliable products and services. We are one of the first in the New York City metro area permitted to perform special inspections.

Alan Margolin & Associates has been the leading provider of engineering services to NYC and the surrounding boroughs for over fifty years. We take a professional approach to each project and have been privileged to work on some of the city's most iconic structures such as the Chrysler Building, Time Warner Center, the Empire State Building, and 30 Rockefeller Center- to name a few.


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 Facebook, following us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.

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ATTENTION NYC! Join Us In Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions!

New York City has a goal of reducing greenhouse emission by 30% by the year 2030. The New York City Energy Conservation Code sets energy-efficient standards for new construction and alterations to existing buildings. These projects must comply with the energy conservation code.

Join the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in NYC! AM & Associates will ensure buildings meet the growing demand for energy compliance. Are you looking for more information regarding energy compliance? Click here or visit our YouTube channel to learn more about the services Alan Margolin and Associates offers.



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 Facebook, following us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.

AM & Associates Is LIVE On YouTube!

Alan Margolin and Associates is LIVE on YouTube! For over 30 years AM & Associates has provided inspection services to the New York area. IAS accredited, we are comprised of professional engineers, architects, certified inspection technicians, and top-tier administrators, all of whom are dedicated to the safety of life and property.

Alan Margolin and Associates offers a full range of inspections including special inspections, progress inspections, energy code inspections, in addition to a variety of many other inspection and surveying services. We are constantly expanding our service offerings to support clients' needs and to provide comprehensive support for the entire lifecycle of their buildings. Check out the following video for more information!





Looking for more information on Special Inspections? Contact Alan Margolin and Associates! Click here for more Frequently Asked Questions.

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 Facebook, following us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.

Special Inspections Provided By AM & Associates

Alan Margolin & Associates has been the leading provider of engineering services to NYC and the surrounding boroughs for over fifty years. We take a professional approach to each project and have been privileged to work on some of the city's most iconic structures such as the Chrysler Building, Time Warner Center, the Empire State Building, and 30 Rockefeller Center- to name a few.


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 see the following:

Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings

Structural Steel- Welding, Erection and Bolding

Structural Cold- Formed Steel

Concrete- Cast-in-place, Precast, Pre-stressed

Masonry

Soils- Site Preparation, Fill Placement and in-Place Density, investigations (Borings/ Test Pits)

Wall Panels, Curtain Walls and Veneers

Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials

Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)

Alternative Materials- OTCR Buildings Bulletin

Smoke Control Systems

Mechanical Systems

Fuel-Oil Storage and Fuel-Oil piping Systems

High-Pressure Steam Piping (Welding)

Fuel-Gas Piping (Welding)

Structural Safety/ Stability

Site Storm drainage Disposal and Detention System Installation

Sprinkler Systems

Standpipe Systems

Heating Systems

Chimneys

Firestop, Draftstop and Fireblock Systems

Aluminum Welding

Seismic Isolation Systems

Concrete Test Cylinders

Frame Inspection

Energy Code Compliance Inspections

Fire-Resistance Rate Construction

Public Assemble Emergency Lighting

Final

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 Facebook, following us on Twitter, and connecting with us on Google+.

AM & Associates is IAS Accredited!

Alan Margolin and Associates is accredited by the IAS, otherwise known as the International Accreditation Service, to perform special inspections. IAS is a subsidiary of the International Code Council and ensures that an organization operates in the highest level of ethical, legal, and technical standards. An accredited firm puts a client's mind at ease, knowing they will receive a safe and reliable product.

IAS provides rigorous criteria for compliance and continually oversights its accredited agencies; a standard they have been setting since 1975. Alan Margolin and Associates is happy to be one of the first agencies in the NYC area permitted to perform special inspections.

To learn more about the IAS, 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. AM & Associates has been the leading provider of engineering services to NYC and the surrounding boroughs for over fifty years. We take a professional approach to each project and have been privileged to work on some of the city's most iconic structures such as the Chrysler Building, Time Warner Center, the Empire State Building, and 30 Rockefeller Center- to name a few.

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