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 countries around the world have been experiencing massively destructive earthquakes. Because of the earthquakes, you might have either received a notice from the city you […]

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 60% of small businesses reopen after a natural disaster. Of that 60%, roughly 1/4 of them close down again after a year. In western states […]

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 well as protection of private property. Is your building in compliance with earthquake safety regulations? As managers and property owners embark on the process of […]

Some FAQs about Earthquake Retrofitting Services

Chances are if you are a commercial property owner–or even a renter for that matter–you’ve been hearing a lot about earthquake retrofitting services over the past few years. When it comes to earthquake retrofitting, the investment is significant. However, it can also be essential for your business. Here are some general questions that we’ve heard […]

How to Select Wall Repair Contractors

Holes, cracks, and water damage are often common in older buildings – especially if they were not constructed properly by not using the best materials. The good news is that these problems can usually be fixed quite easily using wall repair contractors. It’s essential to move quickly and take care of the problem while it’s still small. Wall […]

The 5 Types Of Buildings For Structural Steel Contractors

If you’ve thought about using structural steel contractors for your new project, you might be wondering if they can build exactly what you need. One of the biggest reasons people choose metal structures over any other kind of material is because of the high level of flexibility. These structures are also faster and easier to build, and […]

California’s Seismic Retrofit Regulations

In California, earthquake risk is high. In order to minimize damage and death caused by earthquakes, some California cities require  seismic retrofitting to older buildings. Los Angeles is home to the nation’s most stringent regulations in earthquake safety. Seismic retrofitting is now required for both wood-frame soft-story structures, and non-ductile concrete buildings. Over the past 30-odd […]

An Overview of Commercial Seismic Retrofitting

When an earthquake strikes, the level of risk that a soft story structure is subjected to is significantly more than other type of structures. Many different apartments and commercial premises may be at risk of damage or collapse if not properly retrofitted. In the event of an earthquake, soft story apartment buildings, unreinforced masonry buildings, and […]

Why Is Earthquake Preparedness So Important?

The news of the 7.1 earthquakes that hit Mexico last year and many others since then around the US have reminded Southern California citizens of just what danger they are in if a strong earthquake happens in California. After years of debating, LA and some other cities in California now require buildings that are vulnerable […]

What Is Commercial Seismic Retrofitting And How It Can Benefit You

Over the past few years, we’ve been seeing a lot of news about damage to buildings caused by earthquakes. If you own a commercial building and you’re looking at or wondering about the different options or services available to you, continue reading the article below. Hiring a commercial seismic contractor provides increased resistance to existing structures and […]