Serving Engineers
Strengthening relationships
We collaborate with engineers to make your project smoother from beginning to end.
Saunders Seismic:
A contractor engineers can trust for precision and collaboration.
Saunders Seismic is the seismic retrofit contractor for engineers who need a construction partner that understands design intent, builds with accuracy, and communicates clearly.
Services for Engineers
We provide construction expertise that supports your design, aligns with field conditions, and helps deliver successful outcomes for your clients.
Industrial & Commercial Seismic Retrofitting
Executed to your design with in-house crews trained in seismic work.
Structural Repairs
Practical field solutions for damaged columns, beams, and connections, including wood and concrete components…
Roof Condensation Repair
Eliminating hidden moisture that can cause corrosion, rot, and long-term roof failure.
Project Budgeting Services
Early cost input that helps you align retrofit scope with owner expectations.
Why Engineers Choose Saunders
Engineers need more than a general contractor—they need a partner who strengthens their work in the field. Saunders delivers:
We collaborate to address hidden conditions through practical, cost-conscious solutions. Our field-based RFIs outline clear options to keep your project moving.
We minimize impact on operations through phased scheduling, clear communication, and after-hours work that respects your tenants.
We provide complete documentation from inspection to final sign-off to support your engineer’s design and meet ownership requirements.
Seismic Retrofit in a Sensitive Healthcare Environment
Seismic retrofit in an active cancer treatment center, requiring strict infection control and off-hour work. Completed safely, with zero disruption to patient care and finished ahead of schedule.
Marin Cancer Medical Center. Greenbrae, CA
What our clients have to say
We’re proud of the trust we’ve earned—and even prouder of the relationships we’ve built. Here’s real feedback from clients who trusted us to strengthen their structures and safeguard their investments.
“Working with Saunders Construction on our recent seismic retrofit project was a pleasure. Your team helped us identify cost-effective solutions that allowed our client to upgrade their 57,000 square foot building to current seismic standards. Not only was the cost reduced as compared to other retrofit systems, the work was also completed on-time. We look forward to collaborating with your team on our next strengthening project.”
Brent Blackman
INSIGHT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
FAQ
Every project is different, but some questions come up again and again. Here are straightforward answers to help guide your planning.
We partner closely during plan review, constructability assessments, and site coordination, ensuring your designs are carried out as intended.
We provide clear documentation, photos, and solution options so you can adjust designs quickly and confidently.
Yes! Our crews and project managers are experienced with multi-site retrofits and can deliver consistent quality across a portfolio.
Absolutely. We coordinate inspections, provide as-builts, and deliver final documentation for engineering, lender, and owner records.
Your Design, Executed with Precision and Care
Your designs deserve a construction partner who builds them with accuracy, transparency, and care. Saunders Seismic simplifies complex projects so you can focus on engineering while we ensure your retrofit or repair is executed to the highest standard.