If you own or manage multifamily buildings in the Bay Area, odds are you’ve received a letter from your city: a seismic retrofit is required. The clock is ticking.
For many owners, that letter signals more than just a mandate — it brings anxiety, confusion, and a gnawing worry about costs, timelines, and disruption to tenants. Unfortunately, the construction industry isn’t always built to make that easier.
The real challenge? You’re not just hiring a contractor — you’re choosing a teammate to help you navigate one of the most complex improvements your property will ever require.
“What sets us apart is our experience doing these seismic retrofits and our ability to be extremely efficient at every stage,” says Connor Daly, founder of Connor Daly Construction.
In other words, it’s not just about doing the work — it’s about making the entire process easier, faster, and less stressful for you.
The Complexity of Seismic Compliance Isn’t Your Job — It’s Theirs
Permitting. Engineering. Inspections. Every phase has its own delays, jargon, and red tape. Some contractors expect you to manage it all. But Connor Daly Construction was built to handle the entire process — so you don’t have to.
“We’re able to do the fix quickly, get it approved by the building department, approved by the engineer, and keep on moving forward,” Daly explains.
That kind of momentum matters. Especially when owners are already stretched thin managing multiple units, tenant relations, and day-to-day operations.
You’re Not Just Paying for Labor — You’re Buying Confidence
Owners want cost-effective solutions, but they also want certainty. No one wants a mid-project surprise that halts construction or blows the budget. That’s why the right team doesn’t just build — they anticipate.
“Any unforeseen conditions that we get while we’re doing it, we’ve already dealt with them in the past. We know what to do,” Daly notes.
When you partner with someone who’s already seen — and solved — every scenario the city might throw at you, you’re not gambling. You’re planning.
Ask Yourself the Questions That Matter
If your property has received a seismic notice, or if you’re proactively exploring a retrofit for safety or insurance discounts, ask yourself:
- Do I have a partner who will handle everything — not just the construction?
- How will my tenants be affected by this process, and who will coordinate communication?
- If something unexpected comes up mid-project, will my contractor have a solution?
- Is this team going to keep my costs under control — or leave me managing the fallout?
If you don’t have those answers, that’s where we come in.
Reach out to Connor Daly Construction to discuss how we handle every step of the seismic retrofit process — from design to final inspection — with precision, speed, and care. [License #546425]
Why Property Owners Choose Connor Daly Construction
Mandates don’t care how busy you are. But we do.
Connor Daly Construction isn’t just another contractor — we’re your guide through a high-stakes, highly technical process that most builders don’t specialize in. Daly himself brings 30 years of industry experience, and a Stanford master’s in Construction Management and Structural Engineering.
“My education helps me become the best teammate to the engineers. As the project evolves, I make sure that you’re getting the lowest cost and the best construction possible,” Daly shares.
You don’t have to carry this alone. With our help, you get peace of mind, structural safety, and a trusted partner who finishes the job right — the first time.
