Raising Seawalls
You may have read our post on stabilizing seawalls a few months ago. But what…
Preparing Your Property for Seismic Retrofitting
[caption id="attachment_633" align="alignleft" width="300"] Los Angeles, California now requires Seismic Retrofitting.[/caption] As Californians, many of…
How Can I Repair My Building and Property To Code?
[caption id="attachment_620" align="alignleft" width="300"] Code compliance differs between old and new construction and repairs.[/caption] If…
What To Do When Tree Roots Threaten Your Property
[caption id="attachment_614" align="alignleft" width="300"] Concrete cracking due to tree roots.[/caption] If you’ve ever bought an…
How Do I Know If My Stairs Are Too Rusty To Be Safe?
When you’re a kid, some things – like stairs and heights, can be really scary.…
What Should I Do If My Window Cracks?
Recently we were called out to a client who’d just installed new windows in their…
Is The Building Doctor In?
[caption id="attachment_597" align="alignleft" width="300"] Your structural/civil/geotechnical engineer is a lot like a doctor, but for…
Why You Should Speak To A Structural Engineer Before Buying A Property
[caption id="attachment_588" align="alignleft" width="300"] Start with a Structural Engineer to evaluate a property before you…
Solving Foundation Stabilization Problems from Start to Finish
[caption id="attachment_580" align="alignleft" width="300"] As a property owner, an issue with your foundation stabilization can…
What Does An Expert Engineering and Construction Witness Do?
[caption id="attachment_568" align="alignleft" width="300"] An expert witness can provide critical, educated opinions on evidence. Gavel…