For many of these clients, our Corporate Seismic Programs are customized to the specific safety, business continuity and growth needs of each client
Corporate Seismic Programs
Degenkolb offers a record of successful development and implementation of corporate seismic programs for prominent technology, life sciences, food and beverage, financial, and manufacturing companies. For many of these clients, our Corporate Seismic Programs are customized to the specific safety, business continuity, and growth needs of each client. These programs may address hundreds of buildings ranging in use from office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse or be targeted for specific critical infrastructure, such as a key manufacturing facility.
As part of these programs, we generally screen the client’s partial or entire building inventory to determine if the buildings meet the client’s desired seismic performance and identify deficiencies with each. We then help our clients prioritize detailed seismic evaluations and retrofits based on the building’s importance to the client and those posing the highest risk. We often consolidate the seismic risk information into a database for future capital planning purposes. Additional key corporate seismic program services include the following:
- Program Development and Program Management
- Development of Corporate Seismic Guidelines
- Pre-lease and Pre-purchase Evaluations
- Seismic Evaluations
- Seismic Retrofits
- Tenant Improvements
- Critical Equipment Support Structures & Anchorage
- Post-Earthquake Inspection and Training
Project Team
Bob Pekelnicky
Senior Principal
I had always been interested in how things are put together.
Laurie Johnston
Practice Area Leader Senior Principal
Both of my parents have large families (my Dad has 8 siblings and my ...
Bob Pekelnicky
Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 392-6952
- rpekelnicky@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering with Honors, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2001
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S5083
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C64989
TN, Professional Engineer, License No. 6419
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I had always been interested in how things are put together. My mom tells a story of how I took apart a clock when I was 3 or 4 to see how it worked inside. So, I was probably always destined to be an engineer. I chose structural engineering specifically because the scale of buildings and bridges interested me more than things electrical and mechanical engineers work on. I picked when I was a senior in high school and have found myself loving it more and more with each passing year!
Little Known Fact
I feel like our dog is my master, rather than I being his.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
Walk along the Embarcadero.
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Bryan Bindrich
Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6411
- bbindrich@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering: Structural Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, 2009
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2007
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, 77850
CA, Structural Engineer, 6196
Little Known Fact
My 1st birthday present was a horse. We named him Caution.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite team?
Green Bay Packers.
Laurie Johnston
Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6427
- ljohnston@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 1994
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4522
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57348
AZ Structural Engineer, License No. 42908
LEED Accredited
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I knew I wanted to be some type of engineer because of my love for science and math. I was determined not to become a civil engineer since my Dad is one. I started as a Mechanical Engineering major but quickly determined that it wasn’t for me and alas, switched to civil (structural) engineering since those classes interested me more.
Little Known Fact
Both of my parents have large families (my Dad has 8 siblings and my Mom has 7) which resulted in 40 first cousins for me. Growing up it was fun to have so many playmates. I am still close to many of my cousins and enjoy spending time with them.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite team?
Golden State Warriors.
Roger Parra
Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6422
- rparra@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering – University of California, Berkeley, 1994
B.S., Civil Engineering – University of California, Berkeley, 1992
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4510
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57543
CA, Professional Engineer, License No. 78302
Little Known Fact
I have one of the most enviable Degenkolb client’s around, as a project manager, I oversee work for the Constellation Brands.
