Who Do I Hire for Structural Repairs?
If you have a commercial building that has already been erected but you’ve started to notice structural problems happening either inside or outside of the building, it might be time…
Is Earthquake Insurance Really Worth It?
Unless you live on the West Coast, you probably aren’t even aware of or worried about having earthquake insurance. In all actuality, according to the California Earthquake Authority, only 10%…
Hiring A Seismic Retrofitting Company
The main goal to any seismic retrofitting job is to keep your building from collapsing or sustaining irreparable damage in the event of an earthquake. Because California is one of…
Earthquake Retrofitting For Commercial Buildings
If you have a business in California, you know how prevalent and destructive earthquakes have been over the years. Thankfully, technology and building practices have adapted to ensure that modern…
What Are Soft Story Seismic Retrofits?
Many property owners in California have unsafe and outdated soft-story building. These buildings often have multiple unsupported openings on the ground floor of the building. This can result in the soft…
3 Huge Benefits To an Earthquake Retrofit
If you need a reminder as to just how dangerous earthquakes are, all you have to do is turn on the nightly news. Several states in the US and other…
What Risks Do Non-Ductile Buildings Pose In an Earthquake?
There have been an alarming amount of earthquakes in the US over the past few years, specifically in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Utah, including a few others. The buildings…
What to Expect During Your Structural Inspection
Structural inspections are key safety measures, both to fix damage after an earthquake, and to prevent possible damage from future seismic activity. However, many property owners don’t know what to…
Does Your Commercial Property Have an Earthquake Preparedness Plan?
It’s a sad but true fact: most businesses and property owners simply are not prepared for a natural disaster. According to a study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, only…
4 Important Questions About an Earthquake Retrofit in California
Older buildings throughout the state of California are vulnerable to damage from earthquakes. Seismic ordinances at some of the cites dictate earthquake retrofit standards and measures to provide for public safety as…