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Posted by Bruce Bergman, AIA on Jan 25, 2020 10:00:00 AM

For the AEC industry in California, 2020 will be a year of change. As of January 1, the 2019 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) is in effect for all new construction and renovation projects.

Topics: Architecture, California, Green Building, Energy, Title 24, Sustainability, Law

Posted by Alan Nevin on Dec 16, 2019 9:16:23 AM

The Mamas and the Papas got it right!

Topics: Economics, Alan Nevin, Market Research, California

Posted by Bridget Palitz on Nov 18, 2019 11:15:00 AM

Building envelope and waterproofing consulting for complex, luxury residential projects

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Stephen Wilson, California, Los Angeles, Quality Assurance, Construction, Quality management, Custom Homes, Custom Home Construction, Residential Construction

Posted by Alan Nevin on Oct 2, 2019 11:23:12 AM

Australia is now in its 28th consecutive year without a recession. The population of Australia is pushing 25 million, almost the same as the population of Southern California.

Why can’t we in Southern Californians emulate Australia?

Topics: Economics, California

Posted by Justin Cox on Sep 3, 2019 10:29:11 AM

When we first reported on SB 721, California’s balcony bill requiring inspection of Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs), the draft included condos and other “common interest development” buildings. That provision was removed, however, in an amendment before it was ...

Topics: California, Law, Balcony

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Aug 24, 2019 1:35:32 PM

Over the past couple of years, we’ve written extensively about how the proper inspection of balconies, decks and other exterior elevated elements (EEEs), can prevent unnecessary risks to the life-safety and health of building occupants. As you may know, ...

Topics: Construction Safety, California, Construction Legal Issues, Law, Balcony

Posted by Steve Grimes on May 22, 2019 5:10:50 PM

As many of you are aware, California Senate Bill 721 is an issue we have been following closely here at Xpera for the last couple of years. Signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown last September and made effective January 1, 2019,

Topics: Construction Safety, California, Brian Hill, Law, Balcony, Steve Grimes

Posted by Justin Cox on Jan 28, 2019 2:51:17 PM

California is no stranger to introducing hundreds of new laws each year. 2018 proved to be even more ambitious than usual, with several areas of legislation impacting the construction and real estate industries.

Topics: Real Estate Development, California, Law, Commercial Construction, Residential Construction

Posted by Justin Cox on Nov 19, 2018 4:42:25 PM

The architectural world in November started with a bang with AIA San Diego's Design Awards ceremony, which celebrated the region's outstanding architecture and design. The event was held at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines, next door to the Farmer & The Seahorse ...

Topics: Building Envelope, Architecture, Events, San Diego, California, Sustainability