Every third Thursday in October, the Great California ShakeOut helps millions of Californians rehearse their earthquake response. On October 16, 2025, at 10:16 a.m., participants will take one minute to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” Over the years, the ShakeOut has grown dramatically. More than 10.2 million Californians joined in 2024, and over 10 million […]
One of the best annual industrial events in commercial real estate is NAIOP’s I.CON West (& East). This year, in Long Beach, CA, a record-setting crowd of over 1,200 of the industry’s top industrial owners, developers, investors, and vendors attended for expert speaker insights, exclusive tours, networking, and deal-making opportunities. The conference kicked off with […]
“What would have happened if the Earthquake struck during normal working hours?” Fortunately, it was a holiday in 1994, and the notorious Northridge quake struck at 4:31 AM PST. It was an earthquake magnitude of 6.7, and the shaking lasted 10–20 seconds. The quake’s epicenter in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley delivered a powerful shockwave […]
Another year, another safety training! Thank you to American Scissor Lift Inc. and Guardian Fall Protection for hosting and providing equipment training, harness safety training, and boom/scissor and forklift training with the safety orientation. Their expertise and dedication are truly appreciated. Safety is a top priority at Saunders Construction Inc., and our team is committed […]
Saunders Seismic attended NAIOP’s Alternative Development—Uses/Considerations Program and CREW’s Industrial Real Estate Summit last month. Each event shared insightful and informative information. The Alternative Development program explored new or alternative development uses in the space of public storage, data centers, and EV charging stations. Each one was represented by a market leader who provided extensive […]
The SEAOSC Technical Summit on June 22 brought together industry leaders to explore three critical topics shaping structural engineering and seismic safety. Each session offered valuable insights into the challenges and innovations in the field. Functional Recovery: A New Approach to Resilience The summit highlighted the growing emphasis on functional recovery in building codes. Functional […]
The 2023 I.CON West conference brought together industry leaders to explore the latest trends and challenges shaping the U.S. industrial market, from labor and supply chain issues to sustainability and advanced manufacturing. 10 Key Takeaways from I.CON West 2023: The outlook for the U.S. economy is closely tied to the labor market, which is historically […]
Saunders Seismic proudly sponsored the Risky Business Breakfast hosted by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC). The event provided valuable insights into risk management and safeguarding engineers’ careers. The panel featured prominent industry leaders, including: Jeff Crosier, Senior Principal at Miyamoto International Vida Tarassoly, President of Rubicon Engineering Co. Karen Thorp, Account Executive […]
After reviewing the seismic risks specific to California last month, there are new findings regarding the fault along the LA/ OC coast known as the Palos Verdes fault zone. According to scientists at Harvard University, this fault was previously thought to be a segmented network of smaller faults. However, after a closer look, it was […]
At Saunders Seismic, safety is more than a requirement—it’s a core value. That’s why our team partners with Guardian Fall Protection every year for a day dedicated to safety training. This year’s event was packed with essential sessions designed to keep our field crews equipped, informed, and ready to maintain the highest safety standards. Comprehensive Safety Training Sessions […]