Value Engineering and Budgeting for Seismic Retrofits
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 bring clients peace of mind.
Value Engineering
Our vast knowledge and experience provide a solid foundation to collaborate with structural engineers, develop cost-effective alternates, and support with value engineering. The combined effort and added support benefit both structural engineers and clients. We are the Seismic Solution Specialists who have encountered nearly every situation and can develop the most efficient and effective solutions.
Solution specialties include: (during plan concept and estimating)
- Relocate MEP or Modify Details
- Cost Effective Recommendations
- Access Issues
- Unforeseen Damages, Roof Condensation & Beam Failures
- Framing Changes
- Material Alternates (Due to Availability)
Budget Support for Acquisitions
Saunders Seismic offers comprehensive budgets for acquisitions designed to provide estimated ranges of low, median, and high costs. Various factors influence pricing – the more information you provide, the more accurate and detailed the budget will be.
To ensure precision, please include the following information when submitting a budget request:
- Leasing Plan/Tenant Leasing Plan: Helps determine access to perform the work.
- Existing Structural Plans (S-Pages): Provides insight into the building’s current structure.
- Property Assessment or Seismic Report: Offers crucial building condition data.
- Interior Building Photos: Focus on roof areas or other relevant structural components.
- Office Space Details: Include square footage (SF) and layout.
- Type of Building: Specify whether it’s a commercial, industrial, or mixed-use property.
- Building Usage: Describe how the building is being or will be used.
- Additional Details: Include information about the budget’s purpose, the project timeline, and the building’s location.
Protect Your Investment with Expert Seismic Solutions
Saunders Seismic is the premier seismic retrofit and structural repair company in California. We service five states, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah.
If you are interested in assistance with plans for a seismic retrofit and need support from our years of expertise in the field and value engineering, contact us today!