Ali Sahabi, GEC

About Ali Sahabi

Recently appointed to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ Transition Team, Ali Sahabi, previously received the California Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award for taking a sustainable approach toward community development and environmental restoration in the 543-acre Dos Lagos mixed-use development in Corona, CA. A licensed General Engineering Contractor (GEC), Sahabi is an expert in building resilience and sustainability. He is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Optimum Seismic, Inc., which has completed more than 3,500 structural retrofit and adaptive reuse projects for multifamily residential, commercial, and industrial buildings throughout California. Contact Optimum Seismic at 323 978-7664 or visit optimumseismic.com to learn more about your adaptive reuse options for your building.
1 November, 2019

Optimum Seismic, Inc. Discusses Earthquake-resistant Buildings with California Building Officials in Ontario

By |2019-11-01T21:36:05+00:00November 1st, 2019|Press Release|

Earthquake-resistant building design and construction information was provided by Optimum Seismic, Inc. at the California Building Officials’ Education Week training program in Ontario, October 14th through 17th.

“Optimum Seismic was very pleased to once again have the opportunity to support the important training being offered at the California Building Officials’ Education […]

1 November, 2019

Structural Engineers Association Discusses Earthquake Guidelines At Tri-County Meeting in Santa Barbara

By |2019-11-01T21:26:05+00:00November 1st, 2019|Press Release|

Optimum Seismic Provides Memberships for New Members Guidelines for building more earthquake-resilient structures were discussed at the Tri-County meeting of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) held recently in Santa Barbara.

The structural engineers group heard a presentation by Jeremy Callister, S.E., associate principal at Degenkolb Engineers, on the […]

1 November, 2019

3.5 earthquake was reported at 2:33 a.m. Friday near Ridgecrest

By |2019-11-01T17:03:09+00:00November 1st, 2019|Related News|

A 3.5 earthquake was reported at 2:33 a.m. Friday 63 miles from Ridgecrest, California according to the U.S.G.S. The earthquake happened 64 miles from Porterville. In the last 10 days, there have been two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater.

For more info, please read the original article by […]

30 October, 2019

6.6 earthquake hit Philippine Island of Mindanao on Tuesday

By |2019-10-30T17:10:54+00:00October 30th, 2019|Related News|

The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Philippine Island of Mindanao on Tuesday caused people to flee from their homes, and caused structural damage to buildings and killing at least seven people.

For more info, please read the original article by NY Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/28/world/asia/philippines-earthquake-mindanao.html

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28 October, 2019

AAOC and Optimum Seismic Offer Free Workshop Nov. 19 On Earthquake Vulnerability & Retrofitting 101

By |2019-10-30T17:03:37+00:00October 28th, 2019|Press Release|

Learn if Your Rental Property is at Risk… and What You Can Do about It.

The Apartment Association of Orange County and Optimum Seismic will sponsor a free informational workshop on seismic retrofitting and steps owners can take to protect rental property investments.

In addition to more cities starting to consider […]

28 October, 2019

Pasadena Earthquake Workshop to Stress Resiliency To Protect Business Properties and Tenants

By |2019-10-28T22:15:14+00:00October 28th, 2019|Press Release|

“Earthquake Awareness: Protect Your Property and Tenants” will be the subject of a free lunchtime workshop of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association on at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Brookside Golf Club.

”Californians live and work in earthquake country. This summer’s experience in the Ridgecrest area, […]

28 October, 2019

Dr. Frank Jobe Memorial Gala Raises Funds to Benefit Student Athletes at La Sierra University

By |2019-10-31T18:14:21+00:00October 28th, 2019|Press Release|

La Sierra University’s Frank Jobe Memorial Gala was attended by hundreds of Riverside area dignitaries on Wednesday, October 23 at the Riverside Convention Center.

Proceeds from this event will benefit athletics scholarships, enabling athletes to pursue both their competitive and educational dreams at La Sierra University.

“It was a great pleasure to […]

28 October, 2019

A 3.3 earthquake rattled the Kincade Fire

By |2019-10-28T17:55:31+00:00October 28th, 2019|Related News|

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake stuck at 1:10 a.m. a few miles away from the Kincade Fire. Luckily the earthquake didn’t cause any more harm. Another 80,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings were threatened by the blaze.

For more info, please read the original article by USA Today:
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24 October, 2019

Optimum Seismic Exhibits at League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo

By |2019-10-28T23:20:14+00:00October 24th, 2019|Press Release|

City officials from throughout the state of California met with leading experts in seismic retrofit contracting from Optimum Seismic during the League of California Cities’ Annual Conference & Expo on October 16-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

“Optimum Seismic was very proud to be involved for […]

24 October, 2019

Machu Picchu hit with earthquakes, while it was being built

By |2019-10-24T16:57:00+00:00October 24th, 2019|Related News|

Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world, but when it was being built it suffered through at least two earthquakes a new study suggests. The earthquakes not only damaged walls, but a change in construction techniques occurred.

For more info, please read the original article […]

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