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Best Highway/Bridge - Sixth Street Viaduct

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A workhorse with showhorse trappings as well, the $289-million Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles features a series of technical innovations that sets a new threshold for seismic safety.

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SF Bay Area Halts Most Construction; LA Issues Stronger Site Safety Rules

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Meanwhile, Los Angeles issues new site safety guidelines and additional site inspections based on public reports of violations. Six Bay Area counties announced Tuesday that most construction is to be halted due to a tightened, joint shelter-in-place order.

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Los Angeles officials struggle to deal with needed seismic retrofits

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Sixteen years ago, the Los Angeles City Council decided against requiring retrofits of existing buildings because of the projected cost and the threat of losing 20,000 apartment buildings. Today, city officials believe a sweeping seismic retrofit program is needed to ensure public safety, but the cost issue is still formidable. “A

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/18/2023 - 10:06 Urban Planning Data from Gensler's City Pulse Survey shows that although people are satisfied with their city's experience, it may not be enough. They are also 1.5x more likely to say that their city provides a great experience.

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Julian Construction Offers House Leveling In Los Angeles Area.

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Julian Construction Offers House Leveling In Los Angeles Area. Foundation Repair and Construction Specialist Announces House Leveling Services LOS ANGELES: Julian Construction ( [link] ), a foundation construction and repair company in Southern California, is offering house leveling services to Los Angeles residents.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

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Be Willing to Take More Risks Taking risks does not mean ignoring safety. From wholesale flooring Los Angeles on the west coast to wind-resistant siding in our local Chicago market, choosing the right materials can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars to the overall cost of a project. Don’t be lax on PPE violations.

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Los Angeles officials struggle to deal with needed seismic retrofits

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Sixteen years ago, the Los Angeles City Council decided against requiring retrofits of existing buildings because of the projected cost and the threat of losing 20,000 apartment buildings. Today, city officials believe a sweeping seismic retrofit program is needed to ensure public safety, but the cost issue is still formidable. “A