SEISMIC BRACING FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS

A suspended ceiling is essentially a large weight of plasterboard or mineral…


Earthquake damage

UNDERSTANDING SEISMIC RESTRAINT OF NON-STRUCTURAL BUILDING ELEMENTS

When it comes to interior seismic engineering, it’s all about seismic…


Remote Inspections for Commercial Interiors - Webinar 2 by Gye Simkin

In a recent enlightening episode of our Brevity Technical Webinar series, we…


Seismic design for suspended ceilings

UNDERSTANDING SEISMIC DESIGN FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS

The three 'must read' articles on seismic design for suspended ceilings for…


Building collapsing in earthquake

THE IMPORTANCE OF SEISMIC DESIGN FOR INTERNAL PARTITIONS

During an earthquake, buildings experience ground shaking and seismic forces.…


Navigating Seismic Restraint Compliance in New Zealand Construction: A Breakdown by Gye Simkin

Navigating seismic restraint compliance in New Zealand’s construction…


Undertaking an initial seismic assessment

INITIAL AND DETAILED SEISMIC ASSESSMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL BUILDING ELEMENTS

The Initial Seismic Assessment (ISA) is a process used in New Zealand to assess…


OUR THREE SERVICE LEVELS FOR SEISMIC INTERIOR PROJECTS

Recently we rolled out the Brevity Best Price Guarantee, expecting this to be…


Considerations for Pallet Racking and Storage

RACKING DESIGNS FOR EARTHQUAKE RESILIENCE

Racking systems are commonly used in warehouses, distribution centers, and…


Engineers, contractors and architects discuss construction plans

CONSTRUCTION MONITORING - THE 3 ARTICLES YOU SHOULD READ

Construction monitoring (CM) is increasingly required, but there are a number…