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July 23, 2026 | Industry Insight | Adam Brown, Project Manager
Understanding the foundation of code compliance & Life Safety
Project Manager Adam Brown explains the process and importance of following New York State Building Codes. Building Codes have evolved over time in response to fires, structural failures, public health concerns, and decades of lessons learned about how buildings succeed or fail in protecting the people who use them. Adam Brown has been a pivotal figure of Chianis + Anderson since 2006. Click on the image to the left to read the article.
July 27, 2026 | Industry Insight | Adam Brown, Project Manager
Fire Stopping: Done Right & Wrong
Understanding what to do, and not do, when it comes to firestopping
Firestopping is one of those life safety systems that is often overlooked because, at a glance, it can appear simple. Too often, the assumption is that if a penetration has red caulk around it, the work must be correct. In reality, proper firestopping is far more nuanced. The right solution depends on the type of wall or floor assembly, the size and type of penetration, the backing material, the annular space, and the specific tested system being used.
This is exactly why experienced architectural review during construction matters. A properly detailed design is important, but field verification is just as critical. Installations can look acceptable from one side and still be incomplete, improperly packed, overfilled, damaged, or missing required components entirely. Those kinds of mistakes are common, and they are not always obvious to an untrained eye.
When architects stay involved during construction, they help verify that life safety systems are being installed as intended, not just cosmetically covered. That means asking the right questions, identifying deficiencies early, and helping protect the integrity of rated walls and floors before those problems become hidden above ceilings or behind finished surfaces.
Firestopping is not just a tube of red caulk. It is a tested system, and it deserves careful review.
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July 29, 2026 | Industry Insight | Adam Brown, Project Manager
Understanding what to do, and not do, when it comes to firestopping
Modern building codes did not appear overnight. They evolved over time in response to fires, structural failures, public health concerns, and hard lessons learned through decades of construction and occupancy. At their core, building codes exist to protect people. They establish minimum standards intended to support life safety, accessibility, durability, and a more consistent framework for the design and construction of buildings. In this article project manager, Adam Brown, will describe Code Compliance and Life Safety. To read this article please click the image to the left.
September 1, 2029 | Industry Insight |
Build or Buy: Which is Cheaper?
An Architect's Perspective
Is it more affordable to build a new structure or to buy and rehabilitate an existing structure? Our Founding Partners Greg and Todd weigh in in this article written by our Business Development Director Matt Masse. To read this article please click the image to the left.