Reviving a Vivid Historical Era – Minus the Asbestos and Lead
Long a destination for visitors as one of the world’s most glamorous stretches of sun, surf and celebrity playground, Southern California is dotted with historic hotels that can leave you California dreamin’ of another era. But renovating these historical gems takes more than imagination. It’s a complex work of preservation,…
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Vapor Intrusion: A Hidden Risk for New Construction and Redevelopment
Development stakeholders have an array of risks to consider when constructing any new property or redeveloping existing properties: placement of utility lines, safety compliance, and the storage of hazardous materials, for example. But there is an invisible risk beneath a property’s surface that could degrade the quality of your building,…
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Case Study: A Water-Damaged Construction Project Gets Back on Track with Careful Remediation
Weather can be unpredictable, even in Southern California, and the threat of moisture damage has no season – as many a frustrated project manager can attest. When construction and renovation projects are impacted by rain or water leaks, quick action is needed to avoid damage that will drain time and…
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Preventing and Detecting the Deadly Threat of Sewer Gas Exposure
You know the smell when you encounter it walking past an urban sewer: it’s the pungent smell of rotten eggs. The odor is caused by hydrogen sulfide (H2S) or other sulfur compounds, commonly produced by waste material breaking down. H2S can also be produced by many industrial processes, including petroleum…
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Seize the Blueprint: Moving Ahead with Construction Projects
While it is not exactly business as usual, with growing numbers of people vaccinated against COVID-19, lots of construction projects across California that had been delayed by the pandemic are resuming. While the emergence of the Delta variant has thrown additional uncertainty into the forecasts, the economy is continuing its…
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