Landmark Preservation Consulting
Planning Preservation Construction
We review the proposed work with your architect or preservation professional.
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Approval Requirements
Review the property designation and proposed alterations with the design team.
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Repair Methods and Materials
Compare repair options, matching profiles, samples, and product availability.
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Costs and Sequencing
Review specialist trades, access, procurement, and inspections against the budget and schedule.
Preservation Consulting Services
We advise on the construction behind the preservation design. In NYC, work on designated properties may require Landmarks Preservation Commission review.
- Construction review
Review how the proposed repairs and alterations can be built around the features being preserved.
- Materials and specialist trades
Compare repair methods, matching materials, samples, and the trades needed to install them.
- Budget and sequencing
Estimate repair costs and plan access, procurement, and construction around preservation requirements.
- Application and construction questions
Coordinate construction information for the design team and authorized applicant, then review questions and substitutions as the work proceeds.
Historic Materials and Repair Requirements
Historic features can limit repair methods and replacement products. We help you understand the construction options before placing orders.
How We Review Preservation Work
We compare repair options and construction costs with your design team.
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Discuss the Property
We discuss your goals and proposed work, review available records, and agree on the consulting scope and fee in a signed engagement agreement.
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Review Conditions and Approvals
We review designation, accessible conditions, and repair questions with the architect or preservation professional.
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Compare Methods and Costs
We assess materials, repair options, specialist procurement, and access. Estimates identify allowances, exclusions, and unknown conditions.
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Coordinate Application Information
We provide construction information to the authorized applicants and designers and follow up on review questions before the work proceeds.
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Review Changes and Closeout
We review proposed repairs and substitutions with the design team, explain the cost and timing for your approval, and follow up on preservation requirements and closeout records.
Landmark Preservation Questions
Can you advise before approval requirements are settled?
Yes. We review the proposed work and records with your architect or preservation professional. They confirm designation and approval requirements with the relevant authority.
Who prepares and files preservation applications?
The authorized applicant and design professionals prepare and file them. We coordinate the construction information, such as repair methods, materials, access, and sequencing.
How do approvals affect material orders?
Review may determine the acceptable material, profile, finish, sample, or mock-up. We identify those requirements with the design team before fabrication or orders.
Can you review alternatives or substitutions?
Yes. We compare cost, availability, and construction requirements against the preservation criteria. The design team and relevant authority review technical suitability and approval requirements.
Does consulting include running construction?
No. The contractor manages site work. Our consulting engagement covers construction review and coordination; Bau can provide general contracting through a separate engagement.
How do you assess repair costs?
We review the design, condition information, repair methods, materials, access, and specialist procurement. The estimate identifies allowances, exclusions, and investigation still needed.
