Types of Buildings & Seismic Retrofits

There are many types of buildings when it comes to seismic retrofits including concrete tilt-up, URM (unreinforced masonry), non-ductile, steel frame and soft-story. Concrete Tilt- up: Early designs of these building types (Before 1997), had limited or weak connections from the roof to walls and continuity ties. With current engineering knowledge, it is well understood […]

What is the Future of Office Post Covid-19?

It is no surprise the office sector of commercial real estate has been a hot topic after this past year. The office is typically known as a place of collaboration within an organization that allows social interaction, creative partnerships, communal development, and group mentoring as well as a productive environment to excel as a team. […]