Partner’s structural engineering practice provides structural assessment, forensic evaluation, and implementation oversight services to support property acquisition, capital planning, redevelopment, structural rehabilitation, or seismic retrofit projects. Led by professional engineers […]
Fannie Mae recently released updates to its Multifamily Property Condition Assessment (PCA) requirements that will have an immediate impact on how PCAs are reported. The revisions include updates to Form 4099- Instructions for Performing a Multifamily Property Condition Assessment, and Form 4099.G – Known Problematic Materials and Property Design Issues. Among the most notable changes are new requirements related to the remediation of aluminum wiring.
What is California E3 Inspections (formerly SB721 Balcony Inspection Law)? California E3 Inspections, Health and Safety Code section 17973, requires the evaluation of balconies, stairways, and similar structures at […]
Seismic Retrofit of a building may be necessary if a Seismic Risk Assessment reveals deficiencies in how an existing structure responds to an earthquake due to building characteristics, site location, […]
As part of Partner’s structural engineering practice, we offer services to help property owners comply with mandatory Retrofit ordinances. More specific than a general Seismic Risk Assessment, evaluation for a […]
Partner’s team of structural engineers can assist with the process of non-ductile concrete retrofit. Whether you’re responding to an order to comply with a mandatory seismic retrofit program or you’re […]
