Capabilities
For Building Service Providers
We are in the business of protecting real estate investments and have been for nearly 70 years. As the nation’s oldest and largest earthquake engineering firm, we have developed a variety of services to insurance providers, lawyers and other consultants to building owners. We believe that the best way for owners to deal with their seismic risk mitigation issues is to understand their options, understand how they intertwine with the other issues that they’re facing and help them make good decisions based on information that they understand.
Seismic Risk Assessment and Probable Maximum Loss (PML)
Probable Maximum Loss is based on performance levels and acceptable levels of safety.
Expert Witness/Litigation Support
We are dedicated to finding the cause of the problem and communicating the details in a clear, concise, and authoritative manner.
Construction Means and Methods Engineering
Our means and methods engineering ensures a safe and stable construction environment, especially as it relates to rehabilitation projects, while minimizing the impact on the construction process and final product.
Deep Excavation Shoring
Our engineers design shoring with an economical recognition of the short-term nature of the construction.
Design Build
We recognize the value of fully integrating design and detailing with preferred construction techniques and efficiencies that minimize the cost of construction.
Peer Review/Value Engineering
Our reviews balance the opinion of the reviewer and the design professionals of record.
