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December 2017 Newsletter

Dear Brian ,The following is the latest edition of the Sullivan Engineering newsletter. Thisnewsletter is being provided as a courtesy, based on our professional relationship.As always, your feedback and suggestions regarding this newsletter as well asrequests for future topics are appreciated. Please feel free to email usat [email protected].

Flashing: Its Vital Role in Preventing WaterInfiltration Part I By: Sean McPartland

The exterior components of a building,including its roof, walls, windows and doors,collectively form a protective envelope thatshelters the interior of a building from theenvironment. Water is the element thatposes the greatest threat. Failure toadequately protect a building from waterinfiltration will significantly increasemaintenance costs and ultimately reducethe service life of the structure. A leakingroof or wall assembly can lead to structural

damage, threaten personal safety, and result in costly and untimely repairs.NYC Building Code performance requirements for exterior walls and roofassemblies, Section 1403 and 1503 respectively, require building envelopeprofessionals and owners to provide roof and exterior wall assemblies thatare weather resistant. Proper roof and wall flashing installation andmaintenance ensure compliance to these requirements for protectingbuildings from the elements. Read more

Hiring the Right Contractor for the Job By: Mike Lopez



As we touched upon in our October2017 newsletter article "TheImportance of an Accurate ProjectSchedule" and our November 2017newsletter article, "The HiddenTimeline of Preconstruction: It'sSmart to Plan Ahead," contractorselection is a critical aspect of projectplanning that can ultimately make orbreak a building restoration effort.Choosing the right contractor is just asimportant as choosing the bestengineer or architect. During and after postbid interviews, owners andproperty managers often ask us, and themselves, "who is the rightcontractor for my project?" After all, the contractor will be performing thespecified work, creating and adhering to project schedules, coordinatingaccess to and properly protecting all work areas, attending weekly meetings,allocating manpower, handling permitting, dealing with unruly residents oraggravated tenants, etc. etc. Read more

Types of Mortar By: Joseph Contreras As discussed in our Octobernewsletter article aboutrepointing, mortar is the materialthat is used to bond two units ofmasonry together. Althoughsometimes confusing, it is veryimportant to select the correcttype of mortar for a constructionproject. While all mortar should beresistant to moisture infiltration,mortar mixes vary based onstrength, bonding and flexibility. The compressive strength of mortar is measured in pounds per square inch(PSI). It's a common belief that the stronger the mortar, the better;however, if the mortar installed is stronger than the masonry units, it willcause the softer masonry to spall and crack. Read more

Recommendationsfrom Our Sullivan Team



Recommended Reading

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets ofAmerica's Wealthy By: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko Reviewed by: Ivy Yuan Do you regard someone with lots of material possessionsas being wealthy? The average American seems to thinkso. However, both Stanley and Danko define a wealthyperson as someone who prefers owning more "appreciableassets than displaying a highconsumption lifestyle". Thebook attempts to quantify what behaviors turn ordinaryearners into extraordinary asset owners, and whatbehaviors make us poor. Through their surveys, the

authors discovered that the wealthy share a few simple traits:they buy traditionalinvestments, they own real estate and private businesses, they defer income toavoid taxes, and most importantly, they spend less than they earn. Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to different millionaires, and learnsthat many of these wealthy households are disproportionately clustered in middleclass and bluecollar neighborhoods, rather than affluent communities. Theirincome is devoted to savings and investments rather than luxury items. In short,while these "millionaires next door" might be worth a lot, you wouldn't be able totell that from their home, cars, or wardrobes. Many people spend to create the illusion of wealth. They work too hard to appearrich rather than spending more conservatively in order to garner wealth. The bookreinforces that actual millionaires invest in appreciable assets rather than materialpossessions, and are financially independent. While living below your means is sound advice, I believe in splurging a bit on whatmakes you truly happy. What's the point of becoming a millionaire if no tangiblebenefits are derived from the wealth.

Recommended Restaurant District Social 252 W 37th Sthttp://www.districtsocialnyc.com/#home

Review By: Mike Frech Located in the Garment District of Manhattan,District Social is a great choice for drinks anddelicious pub food. Its proximity to MadisonSquare Garden, the Hammerstein Ballroomand the theatre district, makes it the perfectdestination before a show, concert, event orgame. Commuters can also take advantage ofits convenient location between Penn Stationand Port Authority.



This gastropub offers tasty small plates, that include a variety of flatbreads. And, ifyou're in the mood for more than just appetizers, there's also fine dining optionsand decadent desserts. The extensive cocktail menu is very creative, and thebartenders are true mixologists. The craft beer selection is also top notch. The multilevel space has a hip rustic feel, with a large bar in front and a cozyseating area in the rear. And while the downstairs bar can get very crowded,especially during Happy Hour, the dining area affords patrons ample space. Thetypically quieter upstairs bar is a bit more intimate and has several TVs to catch agame. Private rooms are also available for group events or celebrations. Both the bartenders and the wait staff are knowledgeable, professional andfriendly. District Social is also open for lunch, and offers a bottomless brunch onweekends. So, if you're looking to pregame, enjoy a pretheatre dinner or hangout with coworkers after a busy day at the office, stop by District Social.

Recommended Application

Trip AdvisorReview By: Patricia Altobello

Whenever I travel to an unfamiliar city I count on TripAdvisor to come to my rescue. Whether you'reenjoying a personal vacation, or trying to maximizethe efficiency of a business trip, the extremelyinformative Trip Advisor app will help you navigate.

The Trip Advisor website provides reviews on hotels, restaurants, and other travelrelated content. It also offers a convenient app that has become one of the world'slargest travel resources, attracting 41.6 million users a month, and featuring 40million reviews of hotels and restaurants worldwide. The site is user friendly and easy to navigate. Users can explore categories suchas: Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Restaurants, Things to Do, and even Travel Forums.Based on the accumulation of reviews, Trip Advisor also provides a Traveler'sChoice in each category. By allowing users to easily compare prices from more than 200 booking sights,The Trip Advisor app helps travelers get the best bang for their buck when itcomes to making hotel and flight reservations. The Groupings for Restaurants andThings to Do that are updated to adapt to personal preferences make the mobileapp the ultimate traveling companion, even after you've arrived at yourdestination.

Join the Sullivan Engineering Team!



Sullivan Engineering continues to recruit team members with anentrepreneurial spirit that share our core values: empower people, teamfirst, work ethic, honesty and integrity, humbly confident and forwardthinking. These values are the foundation of the firm and continue to defineour services, relationships and success. Sullivan Engineering has beenrecognized as a "Best Firm to Work For" and as one of the "100 FastestGrowing Firms" on the Zweig Group's 2017 Hot Firms List. We are alsoexcited to announce that our firm has been recognized by Inc. Magazine Inc.5000 list as one of the nation's fastestgrowing privately held companies inAmerica! We are currently searching for prospective employee(s) to fill the followingpositions: 1. Project Manager 2. Senior Project Manager If you are interested in joining our growing team, please send your resumeto Olivia Zeidner via email at [email protected]!

Quote of the Month

"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard atwork worth doing." Theodore Roosevelt

Photo of the Month

View from W 18th Street NY, NY

Photo by: Tom Khoudary

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