The United States Geological Survey reports that California has more than a 99% chance of having a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake within the next 30 years, according scientists using a new model to determine the probability of big quakes.
The likelihood of a major quake of magnitude 7.5 or greater in the next 30 years is 46%-and such a quake is most likely to occur in the southern half of the state.
The new ...
San Francisco, CA (April 7, 2008) – Chris Poland, Chairman and CEO of Degenkolb Engineers has been appointed to the San Francisco Urban Planning and Research Association (SPUR) board of directors. As part of his continued commitment to earthquake safety worldwide, he currently chairs SPUR's Hazard Mitigation Taskforce.
Under his leadership since 1985, Degenkolb has grown 400% through deliberate, strategic planning and consistent operations. As an internationally recognized authority on earthquake engineering, he routinely participates in policy-changing research projects ...
Bay Localize, a Non-Profit, Receives the Prize Money
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 26, 2008) - Degenkolb Engineers wrote a check today for $5,000 to Bay Localize, a San Francisco Bay Area non-profit designated by the winner of the 2008 “Sustainability Challenge,” an environmentally friendly design competition.
This year’s award went to a self-employed structural engineer Kate Stillwell for designing a handbag and hat made from recycled plastic bags. She made both items by fusing together 16 ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 14, 2008)
In our ongoing commitment to sustainability, Degenkolb hosted an all-day training session for 35 of our engineers. In preparation for becoming LEED accredited, engineers from all of our offices traveled to San Francisco for the LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop taught by Heather Marquard of USGBC.
Designer Tim Nelson says, "Not only do I have a better grasp on the credits that structural engineers can directly influence, but I ...
Reuse. Renew. Reduce. At Degenkolb we're strengthening our commitment to reuse materials creatively, source supplies locally, and build a healthier built environment. We creatively reuse existing materials and strengths in older buildings to avoid deconstructing and wasting materials while extending the life of a building. Now we’re taking on the plastic bag!
We have three holiday projects that reduce the demand for new plastic bags and creatively reuse pesky plastic that never goes away. You can download the templates and instructions ...