SEISMIC UPGRADE AND STRENGTHENING
Seismic retrofit projects can add additional complexities, as multiple stakeholders are often involved including lenders, insurance companies, design engineers, and building owners. The completed seismic retrofit must be up to the standards required by all parties.
PROFIT MARGINS ARE DESECRATED DUE:
MEDICAL
COST
LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY
COST OF RELOCATION
LITIGATION COST
LOSS OF PROPERTY AND ASSETS
Just one 10-15 second earthquake can result in severe damage to the structure and the occupants in and around it. It is not uncommon for organizations to temporarily suspend or permanently cease operations due to this type of damage.
A seismic retrofit completed by Contech Services results in the structure being more resistant to seismic activity due to earthquakes. The process, specifically in buildings, typically involves strengthening deficient connections found throughout the structure including shear walls, continuity ties, and roof diaphragms.
Building codes have become more stringent over time, which means older structures may not be up to today’s standards and may be susceptible to seismic damage and total collapse.
No two seismic retrofit projects are the same. Because Contech Services works with existing, often very old structures, the level of seismic retrofit needed varies greatly. To do the job according to specifications requires a coordinated effort by our entire team of professionals who need to leverage their industry expertise and experience to complete the project on time and within the client’s budget.
