Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common type of retrofitting in California is shoring up a raised foundation. Also consider chimneys and gas. (Daniel Sulzberg / ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Nisqually Earthquake was a wake-up call to build stronger buildings across Puget Sound. More than two decades later, experts ...

"Soft story" buildings with weak ground floors proved vulnerable in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and are the focus of San Francisco's new seismic retrofitting mandate. SAN FRANCISCO, United States ...

Homeowners in the East Bay are getting a chance to learn how they can do retrofitting work on their residence themselves while taking advantage of state grants available to help cover the cost of ...

How does retrofitting work and could it transform the sustainability credentials of your home? Expert Heather Marshall, ...

Older commercial buildings are architectural treasures, offering a glimpse into the past while serving modern needs. Beneath their historic charm, however, often lie outdated plumbing systems, which ...