If you’re a property owner in the Bay Area, especially in cities like Oakland or San Francisco, the words “seismic retrofit” likely bring up one concern above all others: cost.
According to Connor Daly, founder of Connor Daly Construction, seismic retrofits are built on four key cost pillars: “Measuring the building, engineering, permitting, and construction”. Of those four, there’s only one that can truly swing the price—and your experience—from manageable to overwhelming: construction.
“Construction is the largest and most variable of those costs,” Daly explains. The variability depends heavily on when the building was built, how it was built, what materials were used, and how those pieces come together. That means older buildings, soft story designs, and outdated framing methods can drastically impact your bottom line.
But this is where Connor Daly Construction stands apart.
“When it comes time to construction, the company that you choose will make a huge difference in the price and the experience of doing the job,” Daly emphasizes. His team has completed hundreds of retrofits in the Bay Area. “We are elite framers, great concrete pours,” he says. “We have experience doing all aspects of these retrofits”.
And it’s not just talk. Daly brings both on-the-ground knowledge and top-tier academic training to every job: “I also have a master’s degree from Stanford in construction management and structural engineering,” he shares. That background allows him to speak fluently with engineers and building departments—and more importantly, to keep jobs moving smoothly on-site.
“Our team understands what it takes to do the job, how to do it efficiently and right the first time, to get the approval and move on,” he says.
For property owners, that means fewer surprises, fewer delays, and more confidence throughout the retrofit process. Especially for those facing tight budgets or a February 2025 compliance deadline, minimizing construction missteps isn’t just good project management—it’s essential financial protection.
Want to control the cost of your seismic retrofit without sacrificing quality? Reach out to Connor Daly Construction for expert support that starts with smart planning and ends with a job done right the first time.
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