Week by Week: September 5

New York City

Sept. 5, 2016 — This week we'll tell you when it's wise to get a second opinion from an engineer, and what you need to know about the city's new Energy Conservation Code.

You don't hesitate to get a second opinion when a doctor delivers a jarring diagnosis. Shouldn't boards seek a second opinion when they don't like what they hear from their engineers? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. We'll tell how to make the call.

The city council recently approved changes to the Energy Conservation Code, which go into effect Oct. 3. Here's what you need to know.

In Week by Week, sponsored by Matthew Adam Properties, we'll guide you through the nuances of peer review and a new city code. 

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