As recent earthquakes across California have reminded residents, preparation for a major seismic event is crucial. Communities from El Centro to Morgan Hill have felt the earth’s tremors, underscoring the need for comprehensive earthquake readiness. For those living in soft-story apartment buildings, seismic retrofitting is a vital part of this […]
A recent social media post sparked an important question about earthquake safety:
Q: Is there a way to know how safe your apartment building is in case of an earthquake?
While some believe that a building’s past survival guarantees future stability, this assumption is dangerously flawed. Each earthquake is different, and a building’s […]
Insurance carriers continue to closely monitor California’s earthquake liabilities, much like they track risks from wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. With seismologists warning that California is overdue for a major earthquake, property owners and insurance providers alike are growing increasingly concerned. As these risks escalate, so do the costs associated with […]
Recent earthquakes in Los Angeles have served as a stark reminder of the region’s seismic activity. These tremors underscore the need for heightened preparedness for a potentially larger, more devastating earthquake. It is crucial for residents and authorities to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to ensure safety and resilience […]
Let’s talk business. When the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Van Nuys suffered significant damage in the 1971 Sylmar earthquake, the company invested $11 million in retrofitting structures on site to withstand the next major temblor – which came in 1994 with the Northridge earthquake. Even though the brewery was located just […]
Few might think to turn to a brewery for lessons on earthquake resilience, but the Anheuser-Busch company knows the subject well.
When its brewery in Van Nuys suffered significant damage in the 1971 Sylmar earthquake, the company decided to invest $11 million in retrofitting structures at the site to withstand the […]
Real estate trends are fueled by popular opinion. Wood paneling and shag carpet have long since made way for today’s bright walls and wood-style flooring. Functionality has changed as well, with tenants demanding larger open spaces, natural light, and now — seismic safety.
A whopping 80% of Los Angeles residents support […]
Los Angeles County suffered more than $100 million in damage to public property from the barrage of fierce atmospheric river storms that battered the state in early 2023. Costs associated with that damage include debris removal, road and bridge repair and flood damage to buildings – including a sink hole […]
Sixty miles up the 405 freeway stands the sprawling 95-acre Anheuser-Busch brewery where, since 1954, some of the world’s most famous beer labels are made: Budweiser, Bud Light and more recent labels like Bud Ice, Kirin Ichiban and Chelada.
That Van Nuys facility today is a testament to the financial benefits […]
