Quake monitoring firm Usher bags BCYF Innovation Awards 2023 | Lyn Resurreccion

The multi-awarded Usher Technologies Inc., a system that monitors the structural integrity of infrastructures, added another feather on its cap. This time, in February, it bagged the 2023 Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation Innovation Award.

“In many parts of the world, a strong earthquake is imminent. It’s not a matter of if but when,” Uy told the BusinessMirror in a Messenger interview“Imagine how much we can save and do with Usher. We are now monitoring 24/7 almost 60 buildings all over the country,” Uy added. Its monitoring platforms include an advanced accelerograph, a web portal system and mobile application.Uy said Usher has a very inspiring story to tell in successfully bringing a research and development product from a university lab to the industry and communities to ensure infrastructure safety and resilience.

Among the 60 clients Usher system is monitoring are the buildings The Malayan Plaza in Ortigas Center, Pasig; Prima Residences, Ortigas Center Pasig; Mandarin Square Condominium, Binondo, Manila; Mapua Univ, Intramuros, Ali Mall, Cubao, QC; St. Luke’s Medical Center, Taguig City; De la Salle St Benilde, Antipolo.

One Taft Residences, Manila; Philippine Science High School, Quezon City; Valero Grand Suites, Makati; Zadia Tower 2, Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Export Bank Plaza, Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Manila City Hall building; DPWH BRS and head office, Quezon City; Philippine Normal University, Manila; East Avenue Medical Center, Quezon City; and the Technological University of the Philippines, Manila.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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