Earthquake preparation elicits a range of impressions in people. For some, it’s something important that they’ll get around to when they have time and spare money, which often means it won’t happen. Others envision it as akin to doomsday preparation… Continue Reading
Every school is special. Generations of kids have some of their most formative experience within the walls of their neighborhood elementary. Schools are the center of a neighborhood, in many ways. From classes during the day to community meetings in… Continue Reading
Identifying potentially hazardous buildings before earthquakes occur saves lives and allows owners of critical infrastructure and commerce to prepare for and mitigate loss. FEMA’s Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards is a methodology that enables personnel to… Continue Reading
One of the great aspects of our profession as civil and structural engineers is the pride we take in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare as we perform our engineering design work. No market better provides this satisfaction… Continue Reading
Plenty of space for meeting up with friends and family whatever the season!* …or brunch or lunch or dinner, because if you haven’t been lately, you should go and check out the remodeled Whalemaker Lounge! Ivar’s Salmon House recently completed… Continue Reading