disaster zone podcast: seismic retrofitting of buildings
It has been over 30 years since there was a “major earthquake.” The last one being the Northridge Earthquake in 1994 If you don’t know much about seismic retrofitting of buildings, this is the podcast for you.
Disaster Zone Podcast: Seismic Retrofitting of Buildings
It has been decades since the last significant earthquake in the United States. Yet, there are earthquake risks across the USA. In this podcast we learn about how homeowners and businesses can take proactive steps to improve the seismic survivability of their properties.
The podcast guest is Kyle Tourjé, a second-generation contractor specializing in structural retrofitting, repair, and geohazard mitigation. As Executive Vice President of Alpha Structural, Inc., he oversees all engineering and construction operations.
Having grown up in the trade and with over 15 years of experience, including personally repairing and inspecting over 6,000 structures, Kyle combines hands-on construction and field engineering expertise with leadership in real estate and disaster response. His work bridges the gap between engineering solutions and the realities of property ownership and management, code compliance, and disaster response. He has a background spanning construction, insurance claims, and litigation support, he applies practical solutions to California’s evolving structural, legal, and environmental challenges.
Kyle’s focus is on advancing straightforward, lasting solutions that improve safety and resilience for communities across the region.
