Preparing a budget for a seismic retrofit project is a critical step in managing costs and expectations. Creating an accurate seismic retrofit budget requires clear information, early coordination, and a detailed understanding of your building. A precise budget helps you plan, secure financing, and avoid surprises once design work begins. The more information you provide upfront, […]
As we move into the second half of the year, it’s a smart time for commercial and industrial property owners to take stock of their building’s health—beyond routine maintenance. One often-overlooked area? Seismic design risks—structural vulnerabilities built into a property’s layout that can increase earthquake damage, even in newer or well-maintained buildings. Some buildings carry […]
HAZARD-RESISTANT building codes are designed for buildings to be constructed to withstand earthquakes, flooding, and high winds. According to FEMA, they conducted an analysis based on 18 million actual buildings, the frequency of hazard events in each area and the type of building code in place which showed a 20-year period that WITH hazard-resistant building […]