Blog

24 December

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

2021-09-26T13:00:10-07:00

If you are working on a project that involves a drainage system, you already know the importance of a good design to extract water safely and efficiently. Whether you are treating stormwater or wastewater, successful drainage of water avoids harm to important assets, provides a clean, safe environment for residents, and reduces water retention and associated health and safety issues. A well-designed linear drainage system [...]

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS2021-09-26T13:00:10-07:00
20 December

Earthquake Retrofitting Santa Monica: Weinstein Construction Helps Getting Ready for the Next One

2023-09-20T05:36:31-07:00

Santa Monica's coastal town sits on the Pacific Ocean, about 40 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. The town is best known for its pier, which features an amusement park, arcade and many tasty restaurants. Like most cities and towns in Southern California, it has experienced its share of earthquakes. In 2017, the city launched its own earthquake remodeling plan in Santa Monica with some [...]

Earthquake Retrofitting Santa Monica: Weinstein Construction Helps Getting Ready for the Next One2023-09-20T05:36:31-07:00
19 December

Earthquake Retrofitting Santa Monica: Getting Ready for the Big One

2023-09-20T05:38:34-07:00

Santa Monica's coastal town sits on the Pacific Ocean, about 40 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. The town is best known for its pier, which features an amusement park, arcade and many tasty restaurants. Like most cities and towns in Southern California, it has experienced its share of earthquakes. In 2017, the city launched its own earthquake remodeling plan in Santa Monica with some [...]

Earthquake Retrofitting Santa Monica: Getting Ready for the Big One2023-09-20T05:38:34-07:00
17 December

Property owners qualify to receive Earthquake retrofit benefits

2019-12-17T09:24:03-08:00

WEST HOLLYWOOD — The City of West Hollywood is now part of the state-wide incentive program created by the California Residential Mitigation Program to help homeowners reduce the cost of seismic home retrofits. According to the City of West Hollywood website, the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) has been extended to include West Hollywood and the residence owners in the following zip codes: 90046, 90048 [...]

Property owners qualify to receive Earthquake retrofit benefits2019-12-17T09:24:03-08:00
16 December

How to Level a Concrete Foundation

2019-12-16T09:49:54-08:00

The walls of your home are cracked? Do you have windows that don't lock or bulging floors? These may be signs of serious issues in your home base. Over time, the building foundation will settle, which can lead to structural issues such as those described above. Fortunately, there are ways to rebuild the foundations without starting from scratch. Issues of the Need of Foundation Repair [...]

How to Level a Concrete Foundation2019-12-16T09:49:54-08:00
13 December

How do we protect our homes from a major disaster such as a deadly earthquake?

2021-10-03T03:31:12-07:00

The earthquake occurs when there is a sudden release of energy between two plates in the crust of the Earth, creating seismic waves. Some may cause the tsunami, and some may cause things as simple as the clattering pans on your house floor. As a result of earthquakes, damage to land, buildings and homes may also occur. Although earthquakes can not be avoided, the damage [...]

How do we protect our homes from a major disaster such as a deadly earthquake?2021-10-03T03:31:12-07:00
12 December

Apartment Owners Beware: Don’t Lose Your Parking Spaces Due to the Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance!

2023-11-06T08:09:27-08:00

If you are a building owner who must comply with the Soft Story refurbishment order, you need to know the latest news! Due to continuous tenant complaints about a reduction in parking stall width, the city required the Soft Story retrofit program to comply with the strictest parking codes. These parking codes no longer allow for Soft Story retrofits to make parking stalls go from [...]

Apartment Owners Beware: Don’t Lose Your Parking Spaces Due to the Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance!2023-11-06T08:09:27-08:00
11 December

4 Steps For Hiring Earthquake Retrofitting Contractors

2021-09-09T19:17:16-07:00

If you own any commercial buildings in Los Angeles, California, then you know that earthquakes are a natural occurrence. In order to keep your tenants or employees safe, you may need a seismic upgrade to your building. These include apartment complexes, resorts, or office buildings. There are a number of companies in Los Angeles, but which one is right for you? Here are the four [...]

4 Steps For Hiring Earthquake Retrofitting Contractors2021-09-09T19:17:16-07:00
10 December

How do we protect our homes from a big disaster such as a deadly earthquake?

2021-10-03T03:30:09-07:00

The earthquake occurs when there is a sudden release of energy between two plates in the crust of the Earth, creating seismic waves. Some may cause the tsunami, and some may cause things as simple as the clattering pans on your house floor. As a result of earthquakes, damage to property, buildings and homes may also occur. While earthquakes can not be prevented, the damage [...]

How do we protect our homes from a big disaster such as a deadly earthquake?2021-10-03T03:30:09-07:00
9 December

Important Information About an Apartment Building Retrofit

2021-12-23T03:27:30-08:00

Renovation, refurbishment and refurbishment of existing buildings are an opportunity to improve the energy performance of commercial building assets over their lifetime. Retrofits often involve modifications to existing commercial buildings that can improve energy efficiency or reduce energy demand. In addition, retrofits are often used as an appropriate time to implement distributed generation in a house. Energy efficiency retrofits can reduce operating costs, particularly in [...]

Important Information About an Apartment Building Retrofit2021-12-23T03:27:30-08:00
Go to Top