Industrial Real Estate: Shifting Focus from Logistics to Data Centers?

Industrial is KING has been the overall theme in commercial real estate since the pandemic sent the e-commerce industry into overdrive, and the demand for warehouses/ distribution centers skyrocketed. However, it seems the industry giant Amazon is sending a message as it shifts its warehouse strategy. According to Bloomberg, last month, Amazon announced plans to […]

Why Pre-Construction Planning Adds Value to Seismic Retrofits

We specialize in seismic solutions and provide efficient services from start to finish on each and every project. Our estimating bids set the standard of being precise, detailed, and technical with our specialized processes down to the phase of the final daily routine clean-up and ending tasks. Planning is a fundamental part of every seismic […]

Is Vertical Expansion the Future of Industrial Buildings?

The industrial boom is still in full effect and does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The strong demand for industrial space coupled with limited land supply in some areas is stirring up the commercial real estate industry; developers and owners are looking to expand vertically rather than horizontally. For example, the Prologis […]

Maximizing Efficiency with Value Engineering

Saunders Construction 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 hundreds 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 […]

Does Commercial Real Estate Have a New Asset Class?

The past few years have been unprecedented times of uncertainty, navigating unfamiliar territory and change. All of the contributing factors affect the state of commercial real estate. There have been several opportunities to create new asset classes, from the demand for last-mile logistic centers to mini data centers to developing sites for dark kitchens. The […]

How the Supply Chain Crisis is Reshaping Industrial Real Estate

The supply chain crisis is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, especially with the holidays quickly approaching. This issue has multiple breakdowns causing massive interruptions, and will take a lot of resources, money, and time to rectify. Locally, Bisnow recently published an article, California’s Supply Chain Solution Isn’t Something Money Can Buy where Tom O’Brian, executive director […]

Why Saunders Seismic Ranks Among the Top Retrofit Contractors

Saunders Construction, Inc. was recently recognized in GC Magazine as one of the top seismic contractors in San Jose, California. This acknowledgment highlights the company’s commitment to quality, expertise, and delivering peace of mind to property owners across the West Coast. Why a Seismic Retrofit Matters A seismic retrofit enhances the structural integrity of your […]

Reducing Carbon Footprints in Construction: Industry Solutions

Buildings account for nearly 40% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, according to Chelsea Drenick, Regional Director at WoodWorks. As climate change remains a pressing global concern, the construction industry has a significant opportunity to adopt practices that reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability. From materials selection to structural upgrades, the path to reducing carbon […]

What is the Future of Offices Post COVID-19?

Unsurprisingly, the office sector of commercial real estate has been a hot topic this past year. The office is typically known as a place of collaboration within an organization that allows social interaction, creative partnerships, communal development, group mentoring, and a productive environment to excel as a team. Due to the pandemic, the office setting […]

Does my building qualify for a seismic retrofit?

How do I know if my building needs a seismic retrofit? What are the qualifying factors for a seismic retrofit? Are there specific features to look for in the building structure? Does there have to be structural damage? Does my building need to be near a seismic fault line to need to a seismic retrofit? […]