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Preliminary selection of exterior waterproofing systems 2021

Construction Specifier

Los Angeles Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute Technical Committee. To address this concern in 2002, the technical committee of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (LA-CSI) developed a guide to ‘Preliminary Selection of Waterproofing Systems.’. Limitations.

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Foundation Repair Company Gives Tips on Earthquake Preparedness

Julian Construction

Tips Include Securing Furniture and Appliances, Stocking Supplies, and Regular Foundation Inspections LOS ANGELES, CA: Julian Construction Inc. ( [link] ), a foundation repair company located in Los Angeles, has recently released tips and information on earthquake preparedness for homeowners in southern California.

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Farmworkers’ launch lawsuit against Cal/OSHA

Safety Services Company

Specifically the suit claims in the last two years Cal/OSHA failed to conduct inspections in response to some heat complaints, didn’t initiate inspections on time, and failed to cite or adequately fine violators. ” A similar ongoing lawsuit filed in 2009 alleges similar violations in earlier years.

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JulianConstruction.com: Earthquake Preparedness -- Is Your Home.

Julian Construction

For years seismologists have been predicting that residents in the Los Angeles area will be hit by a large quake with a magnitude of 6.7 You should also keep in this kit valuable documents, important phone numbers, and extra money. You will also want to inspect your house for foundation problems. Inspection Consultation.

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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

Building Information Management

The program does not consistently and promptly inspect JOC projects and ensure SFPUC’s JOC program lacks a policy establishing the program’s purpose that could provide staff guidance when determining which projects to authorize for implementation under JOCs. The JOC program inadequately monitors the quality of contractors’ work. Conclusion.

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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

Building Information Management

The program does not consistently and promptly inspect JOC projects and ensure SFPUC’s JOC program lacks a policy establishing the program’s purpose that could provide staff guidance when determining which projects to authorize for implementation under JOCs. The JOC program inadequately monitors the quality of contractors’ work. Conclusion.

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architect arrested in connection with fireman's death

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. A year after a Los Angeles firefighter died in a $11 million mansion, the architect for the house (he was also the owner) was arrested for involuntary manslaughter, according to firehouse.com.