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Oakland Mandatory Soft Story Ordinance

On January 22, 2019, the city of Oakland adopted the municipal ordinance (OMC) No. 13516,...

If you would like more information about seismic retrofit for your building, please contact Sasha...

A building repair or a renewal project is not something you are always prepared for...

Over the course of its service life, a building’s façade endures monumental environmental forces including...

When it comes to deciding which construction approach to take for a building renewal or...

Condominium owners know how much they are paying for electricity and gas when their bills...

“Sometimes, the most dangerous things are those that are hiding in plain sight.”

We have tracked 1,651 buildings over a 20+ year period and have identified five life...

There is a ‘glass half-full’ perspective worth considering: upgrades that increase the market value and...

Our clients have asked when they should start preparing for the update report – essentially...