After natural disasters, Build Change produces reconnaissance reports to assess the damage, learn about building structures and materials and provide advice. We intend that these resources be used to share our knowledge with others.
Sulawesi, Indonesia – 2018
Earthquake and Tsunami: September 28, 2018 – Central Sulawesi (Palu), Indonesia, 7.5-magnitude. Build Change conducted a field visit in late October and early November 2018 to the impacted areas, including four cities, 17 sub-districts and 24 villages.
2018 Central Sulawesi (Palu) Earthquake and Tsunami Reconnaissance Report
Lombok, Indonesia – 2018
Earthquake: August 5, 2018 – Lombok, Indonesia, 7.0-magnitude. Build Change conducted a field visit in early September 2018 to the impacted areas including Lombok Timur and Lombok Utara. This report summarized the findings and general recommendations based on the observed damage.
Surigao Del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines – 2017
Surigao Earthquake: February 10, 2017 – Surigao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines
Build Change Post-Earthquake Reconnaissance Report following magnitude-6.7 earthquake.
Pidie Jaya, Indonesia – 2016
Earthquake: December 7, 2016 – Aceh Indonesia, 6.5-magnitude
Build Change 2016 Pidie Jaya Earthquake Reconnaissance Report
Jeremie, Les Cayes & Moron, Haiti – 2016
Hurricane: October 4, 2016 – Hurricane Matthew in Haiti
Build Change conducted a reconnaissance trip to affected areas in the weeks after the hurricane made landfall in Haiti, and produced this reconnaissance report.
Manabi, Ecuador – 2016
Earthquake: April 16, 2016
A team of Build Change engineers conducted a field visit in early May 2016 to several of the towns impacted by the earthquake along the western coast of Ecuador including: Manta, Canoa, Crucita, Jama, and Portoviejo. This report summarizes their findings and conclusions based on the damage they witnessed.
Gorkha, Nepal – 2015
Earthquake: April 25, 2015 – Gorkha, Nepal, 7.3-magnitude
Build Change 2015 Nepal Earthquake Reconnaissance Report
October 1, 2015 Updated Version of Nepal Earthquake Reconnaissance Report
Los Santos, Colombia – 2015
Earthquake: March 10, 2015 – Los Santos, Santander, Colombia, 6.2-magnitude
Visayas, Philippines – 2013
Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan: November 8, 2013 – Visayas, Philippines
Philippines Reconnaissance Report following magnitude-7.1 earthquake and Typhoon Yolanda.
Bohol, Philippines – 2013
Earthquake: October 15, 2013 – Bohol, Philippines, 7.1-magnitude
Philippines Reconnaissance Report following magnitude-7.1 earthquake and Typhoon Yolanda.
San Marcos & Quetzaltenango, Guatemala – 2012
Earthquakes: November 7, 2012 (7.5-magnitude) and July 7, 2014 (6.9-magnitude).
Build Change did a field visit to 6 schools in February 2015 to evaluate necessary technical assistance and potential deficiencies.
Padang, Indonesia – 2009
Earthquake: September 30, 2009 – Padang, Indonesia, 7.9-magnitude
Build Change contributed to the Housing section in the EERI Report.
Sichuan, China – 2008
Earthquake: May 12, 2008 – Sichuan, China, 7.9-magnitude
Build Change reports from a study facilitated by the University of California, Office of the President, 10 + 10 Strategic Partnership.
1: Needs Assessment and Planning
2: Housing Types
3: Housing Performance
4: Building Performance
5: Xiao Yu Dong Bridge
6: Gao Yuan Bridge
Bengkulu, Indonesia – 2007
Earthquake: September 12, 2007 – Bengkulu, Indonesia, 8.5-magnitude
Available in English (EN) and Bahasa Indonesia (BI):
Pisco, Peru – 2007
Earthquake: August 15, 2007 – Pisco, Peru, 8.0-magnitude
Our staff examined common causes of structural failure in April 2008.
Central Java, Indonesia – 2006
Earthquake: May 27, 2006 – Central Java, Indonesia, 6.3-magnitude
Available in English (EN) and Bahasa Indonesia (BI):
Build Change Report (EN)
Build Change Report (BI)
Bam, Iran – 2003
Earthquake: December 26, 2003 – Bam, Iran, 6.6-magnitude
Bhuj, India – 2001
Earthquake: January 26, 2001 – Bhuj, India, 7.7-magnitude
Housing Reconstruction and Retrofitting After the 2001 Kachchh, Gujarat Earthquake
Killari (1993), Chamoli (1999) & Bhuj (2001), India
Earthquakes: 1993 – Killari, India, 6.2-magnitude
1999 – Chamoli, India, 6.8-magnitude
2001 – Bhuj, India, 7.7-magnitude
Long-Term Change in Construction Practice Through Post-Earthquake Reconstructions