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  "description": "If a major quake hits mid‑process, your building will perform based on both its original weaknesses and whatever retrofit work is already in place. Partial retr",
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        "text": "If a major quake hits mid‑process, your building will perform based on both its original weaknesses and whatever retrofit work is already in place. Partial retrofits may help, but they are not a substitute for a complete design.\n\nIn some cases, incomplete work can leave temporary vulnerabilities or unbraced conditions. That’s why sequencing and temporary shoring or bracing during construction are critical.\n\nKey factors:\n- Construction staging: avoid leaving critical connections half‑finished\n- Temporary supports and safety measures required by the engineer\n- Clear communication with contractor about securing the site daily\n- Insurance coverage during construction\n\nWhen planning your retrofit, ask how the contractor reduces risk during each phase and what contingencies they have for seismic activity mid‑project. Verify that your insurance covers the structure during construction.\n\nAn experienced retrofit team in the San Fernando Valley will plan work so your building is never left in a worse interim condition than when they started."
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