For Owners

Building codes address safety, but not post-earthquake function. Building owners will be disappointed when their new buildings are not occupiable and may need to be demolished after a severe earthquake.
“Past earthquakes have shown that even modern new buildings will be subject to damage and may not be suitable for occupancy or use for many months after a major earthquake.”
– FEMA P-2090/NIST SP-1254
It used to be, that improving earthquake resilience was a hard decision because it meant spending more on the building. But with DuraFuse Frames, the decision is a now a no-brainer. This proven technology improves earthquake resilience while reducing up-front costs.

The Resilient Seismic Solution