Category: Seismic Retrofits
Despite advancements in building codes, older structures may still need to meet current seismic safety standards. Building owners, property managers, and investors must understand how an effective seismic retrofit process protects lives and commercial investments. Seismic retrofitting enhances a building’s safety and durability in earthquake-prone areas. Our comprehensive three-step process includes assessment, design, and implementation […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 18th July 2024
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 […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 12th December 2023
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 […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 20th June 2023
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 […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 25th May 2023
Saunders Seismic provides project 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 […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 22nd November 2022
When people think of earthquakes, the first place that comes to mind is “California!” Therefore, the threats and risks associated with earthquakes have been a longtime hazard to Californians. In fact, California alone holds two-thirds of the nation’s entire earthquake risk. Yet the risk is growing in neighboring states such as Washington and Oregon. Earthquakes […]
Written by Saunders Seismic 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 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 […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 21st June 2022
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? […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 25th March 2021
Several earthquakes have shaken both San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2019, which is a reminder that old building owners need to consider a seismic retrofit solution for California. Not only is California one of the most vulnerable states for seismic activity, many older buildings lack modern design to provide sufficient safety. Here are reasons […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 13th August 2019
Although most of Oregon’s thousands of earthquakes over the years have been minor (i.e. under a magnitude of three,) the state has suffered three destructive earthquakes in the past century. Quakes as far away as Seattle can affect buildings in Portland, so seismic retrofit is an important consideration for Oregon building owners. Here are reasons […]
Written by Saunders Seismic on 17th June 2019
