Category: Seismic Retrofits
Saunders Construction provides budgets for acquisitions! Budgets come with estimate ranges of low, median, and high with many factors that affect pricing. Information to submit for a budget may include, leasing plan/tenant leasing plan (this helps determine access to perform the work), existing structural plans (S-pages), property assessment or seismic report, interior building photos (roof), […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 22nd November 2022
When people think of earthquakes, probably the first thing that comes to mind is “California!” Therefore, the threats and risks associated with earthquakes have been a longtime hazard to Californian’s yet, the risk is growing to neighboring states, such as Washington and Oregon. In fact, California alone holds two-thirds of the Nation’s entire earthquake risk. […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 20th September 2022
We specialize in seismic solutions and provide efficient services from start to finish on each and every project. Our estimating bids set the standard 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 retrofit […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 21st June 2022
Below is a description of each type of building and which ones are the most vulnerable of concrete tilt-up, URM (unreinforced masonry), non-ductile, steel frame and soft-story. Concrete Tilt- up buildings have limited or weak connections from the roof to walls and weak connections connecting the walls together (continuity ties). Because of the heavy concrete […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 24th May 2022
It is undeniable a big earthquake is forecasted to hit California and potentially in the next 30-years so what are other major benefits besides being prepared to performing seismic retrofits on your real estate assets? 6-Major Benefits of Seismic Retrofits Mitigate Risk & Liability Increase Property Value Avoid Construction Cost Inflation Insurance Reductions Increase Marketability […]
Written by Saunders Construction on 26th April 2022