San Francisco proposes earthquake bond to fix water supply
San Francisco officials are well aware of deficiencies in the disaster water supply and have been actively working to improve the system since 2010.
Will San Francisco burn in the next earthquake?
A recent report casts doubt on San Francisco’s ability to fight major fires following an earthquake.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: An historical case study
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 is long forgotten but the tragedy generated reforms that are still saving lives today.
Improve your RFPs with this one simple step
Government agencies frequently confuse value with price and think that hiding their budget will get a better price. What they get is lower value.
Economic recovery or safety – are they mutually exclusive?
Restricting access to unsafe areas is necessary but can be a barrier to economic recovery.
Threat Averted: Woody’s six gun seized at Heathrow
Toy six gun poses major threat? Process trumps common sense.
Over-commitment to process leads to death in DC
Process can be a good thing but when it trumps common sense it can lead to deadly consequences.
Resistance to Change: A Tail from the dog park
He goes by the improbable name of Bowser, a big, gentle labrador who loves to play. Bowser until recently was one of our regulars at the dog park. Sadly, he won't be joining us for our early morning romps in the future. No, Bowser hasn't gone to the Big Dog Park in the Sky. We've […]