INSPECTION UPDATE: 4661 W. Wilshire Blvd. Methane Zone Property

Terra-Petra is serving as the Deputy Methane Barrier (DMBI) and Waterproofing inspector for the Wilshire Condominium project at 4661 W. Wilshire Blvd. The condominium project was designed by Archeon Group Architects and is being constructed by Becker General Contractors, Inc. The methane barrier membrane installation is being performed by Ralph Ray Construction.

Terra-Petra’s DMBI Eduardo Rangel is serving as the projects inspector. Terra-Petra’s Daniel Valdez (Inspection Supervisor) is onsite today conducting a tutorial for the Terra-Petra office staff to bring them up to speed on the nuances of the Vapor Lock-M system, one of the many approved methane barrier membranes in the City of Los Angeles.

Terra-Petra is a big proponent of cross training our staff to provide them with an appreciation and understanding for each field of work that we can handle. This approach has proven to be invaluable in our success as a company as all staff members have a better grasp of each person’s roll with the company.

We've found that the guys are very supportive of one another and tend to “pull together" to finish projects and ensure a high quality work product for our clients.  

Terra-Petra, Completes Successful Design and Installation of a SVE (Soil Vapor Extraction) System for Prologis

Terra-Petra recently completed a successful design and installation of a SVE (Soil Vapor Extraction) system in Carson, California for Prologis, a leading developers of industrial real estate worldwide. Terra-Petra's construction team worked with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) in order to pull all necessary building permits. 

Read more via PRWeb news release (Oct 25, 2013)

Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering Los Angeles – Vapor Barrier Liner prior to concrete re-pour 

Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering Los Angeles - Vapor Barrier Liner prior to concrete re-pour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering Los Angeles – Excavation of Vent Pipe trench

Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering Los Angeles – Soil Vapor Gas Extraction System 

Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering Los Angeles – Existing Electrical Fusebox for SVE System 


 

Read more via PRWeb news release (Oct 25, 2013)

Grand Opening Of The New Terra-Petra San Francisco Office

Terra-Petra would like to officially announce the grand opening of its new office in San Francisco. We acknowledge the growing and highly consistent need for methane and vapor intrusion mitigation services in the Bay Area, and we are very excited to now have regular local representation to better serve our clients in a continued effort to offer superior and highly responsive services. 

The Terra-Petra San Francisco office is located at:

One Sansome Street, Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 415.590.4890
Fax: 415.590.4891

 

Contact us for more details about our new San Francisco location, or schedule an appointment today.

 

Building Waterproofing Experts Project Update: Waterproofing System Design and Inspections in West Hollywood

BWE - West Hollywood ProjectTerra-Petra and Building Waterproofing Experts (BWE) provide the installation of a below grade waterproofing system designed for a proposed new hardware store at the corner of Melrose and Westmount in West Hollywood, California. Details and more photos on:  Building Waterproofing Experts News Blog.

Terra-Petra Completes Methane Barrier and Below Grade Waterproofing Work on Cedars-Sinai’s Completed Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion Project

The new Cedars-Sinai Advanced Health Science Pavilion integrates clinical care and biomedical research in a single building. Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering developed the combination LADBS approved methane mitigation system as well as the buildings below grade waterproofing system for the 820,000 square foot structure.

According to Terra-Petra's VP/General Manager, Justin Conaway, "Terra-Petra performed all LADBS Deputy Methane Barrier Inspections (DMBI) for this project; we also provided manufacturer required below grade waterproofing system inspections to ensure the project received the full 15 year Hydro Shield warranty."

Terra-Petra Deputy Methane Barrier Inspectors are cross-trained, qualified and certified to perform the below grade waterproofing inspections in order to provide a substantial cost-savings by performing both of services with one inspector. Terra-Petra currently employs 7 LADBS Deputy Methane Barrier Inspectors (DMBI).

"We are proud to be a part of such an outstanding project and very excited for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and their quest to provide services for today's new era of health care within the new Advanced Health Sciences Pavillion," said Kevin Buchanan, President of Terra-Petra.

Raul Ramierz joins Terra-Petra’s Deputy Methane Barrier Inspection (DMBI) Team

Terra-Petra congratulates Raul Ramirez who is now officially certified by the City of Los Angeles as a Deputy Methane Barrier Inspector (DMBI). 

Raul successfully passed both the written and oral examinations carried out by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Materials Control Section this past Monday August 5, 2013.

Terra-Petra maintains the largest staff of Deputy Methane Barrier Inspectors in the industry. The addition of Mr. Ramirez to the Terra-Petra team will provide additional flexibility to respond to inspection demands without delaying the construction progress.

Environmental Engineering Firm, Terra-Petra, Continues to Expand LA City Deputy Methane Inspector Team

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Most governing agencies require methane gas barrier inspections. Terra-Petra, an environmental engineering firm based in Los Angeles, has announced that it will continue to expand its current Deputy Methane (Barrier) Inspection team as methane barrier inspection services become more and more in demand and necessary in the City of Los Angeles. All methane gas mitigation systems should be inspected by a certified professional with experience in methane gas mitigation systems to insure that they have been installed properly.Terra-Petra's expanding Deputy Methane Barrier Inspection team will continue to provide this much needed service throughout the City of Los Angeles.

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Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering Heads Up Methane Barrier Inspection for the Port of Los Angeles Port Police Department K-9 Facility

Terra-Petra has announced that it has been contracted to carry out the methan barrier inspection of the methane gas barrier membrane system for the Port of Los Angeles and Port Police Department's new K-9 facility.  Located across the street from the Port, in Wilmington, California, the new state-of-the-art facility will include fourteen indoor dog runs, a grooming room, storage and a climate controlled environment including air conditioning and central heating.

The Port of Los Angeles property lays within the City of Los Angeles' "Methane Zone" and must follow the City of Los Angeles Department of Building Safety's (LADBS) Methane Code within the Port's building requirements

 

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