If you’re a property owner or manager in the Bay Area, you’ve probably heard the term “seismic retrofit” more times than you’d like. Between looming city mandates and rising insurance costs, retrofitting isn’t a choice anymore—it’s a necessity. But here’s the kicker: many owners are spending more than they should and still ending up with delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues.
“Construction is the big variable that makes a difference in the final cost,” says the founder of Connor Daly Construction. And he’s right. While measuring, engineering, and permitting are relatively fixed, the construction phase is where timelines stretch, budgets balloon, and owners lose sleep.
Connor Daly Construction is built to fix that.
With a background in construction management and structural engineering from Stanford, the founder doesn’t just manage projects—he engineers cost-effective solutions before a single nail is hammered. “We do them right the first time. We don’t make mistakes,” he says. “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.”
For multifamily owners in Oakland or single-family homeowners trying to qualify for earthquake insurance discounts, choosing the wrong contractor can be costly. A retrofit done poorly can mean failed inspections, longer downtime, and even rework. The result? Tenants are disrupted, cash flow takes a hit, and the stress piles up.
And it’s not just about experience. As the founder puts it, “I come from 30 years of construction. On top of that, my master’s in construction management and structural engineering helps me become the best teammate to the engineers. When the project evolves, I make sure you’re getting the lowest cost and the best construction possible.”
This isn’t just marketing fluff. Connor Daly Construction has performed hundreds of retrofits across the Bay Area—and their process works. “We’re elite. We’re extremely efficient at every stage,” he adds.
So if you’re a property owner navigating mandatory retrofits or planning a seismic upgrade, here’s the question: do you want to gamble on price alone, or do you want it done right the first time?
Let’s talk about how we can get your retrofit done better, faster, and more cost-effectively. Contact Connor Daly Construction today for a free consultation.
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