We specialize in seismic solutions and provide efficient services from start to finish on each project. Our estimating bids set the standard for being precise, detailed, and technical with our specialized processes down to the phase of the final daily routine, clean-up, and completing tasks. Planning is a fundamental part of every seismic retrofit and […]
Another year, another safety training! Thank you to American Scissor Lift Inc. and Guardian Fall Protection for hosting and providing equipment training, harness safety training, and boom/scissor and forklift training with the safety orientation. Their expertise and dedication are truly appreciated. Safety is a top priority at Saunders Construction Inc., and our team is committed […]
Saunders Seismic attended NAIOP’s Alternative Development—Uses/Considerations Program and CREW’s Industrial Real Estate Summit last month. Each event shared insightful and informative information. The Alternative Development program explored new or alternative development uses in the space of public storage, data centers, and EV charging stations. Each one was represented by a market leader who provided extensive […]
Saunders Seismic has over four decades of experience performing seismic retrofits. We have completed thousands of projects on every type of building, with our top management logging thousands of hours of field experience. As a result, we have encountered countless obstacles and worked with numerous engineers to devise seismic solutions that continue to impress and […]
Functional recovery refers to a building’s ability to maintain or regain essential functions after an event like an earthquake. According to Ryan Kersting, Associate Principal at Buehler Engineering, it’s a post-event performance state where a building or infrastructure system is restored to safely support its basic intended uses. While this concept might sound straightforward, its […]
Since the pandemic, the primary factor that brought about hybrid and work-from-home flexibility, companies have been relying on special resources and building amenities to lure employees back to the office. However, industrial and warehouse building employees were not able to work remotely. The workforce at distribution centers, warehouses, and other industries were deemed essential during […]
The SEAOSC Technical Summit on June 22 brought together industry leaders to explore three critical topics shaping structural engineering and seismic safety. Each session offered valuable insights into the challenges and innovations in the field. Functional Recovery: A New Approach to Resilience The summit highlighted the growing emphasis on functional recovery in building codes. Functional […]
Performing seismic retrofits on a building can be a daunting project for commercial building owners and real estate professionals. Then, add to the mix that the building is occupied by tenant(s) operating thriving businesses. It is important to perform annual building assessments to determine the structural integrity of the building, especially if tenants occupy the […]
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is expected to play an increasingly significant role. So yes, AI is expected to have a major impact on every industry, including construction. One of the key areas where AI is being used in construction is in project management. AI-powered project management tools can help with scheduling, resource allocation, and risk assessment. […]
A soft-story retrofit refers to a building that is a multi-story structure built with a first floor that is open in nature, much less rigid than the floors above. For example, multi-family apartment buildings with tuck-under parking or subterranean parking and retail centers with large storefronts on the first floor are typical soft-story buildings that […]