On June 16, 2015, shortly after midnight, six people (mostly students) died and seven others were injured after a balcony on which they were standing collapsed (see above photo). The group was celebrating a 21st birthday party in Berkeley, California. The balcony was on the 5th floor of an apartment building.  Overwhelming evidence points to […]

Design build construction facilitates a smooth transition from a project’s conception to its completion. To understand exactly what this method entails, we have to first understand traditional building methods. Typically, most commercial projects are completed using a design-bid-build framework.  In a design-bid-build scenario, one company is hired to design the project. Then, bids are made by […]

State of California Senate Bills 326 and 721, also known as “The Balcony Bill”, require property owners/associations to conduct an inspection of exterior elevated elements (i.e., balconies, decks, patios, stairways, walkways) in apartment and condominium complexes. This ensures tenant safety and protects property owners from potential building defects. In recent years, there have been numerous […]