SERVICES

RETROFIT

Service soft-story seismic retrofit
solution

SUAVE BUILDERS, INC. 7 Steps Process

INSPECTION TO ASSESS BUILDING CONDITION

ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS

SUBMIT AND OBTAIN BUILDING PERMITS

TENANT HABITABILITY PLAN

FINANCING IF NEEDED

BUILDING RETROFIT

COST RECOVERY

OUR SOFT STORY SEISMIC RETROFIT SERVICES INCLUDE…

0% FINANCING AND ZERO
UPFRONT ENGINEERING COSTS

Our 100% financed solution includes zero
up-front cost and 0% percent interest.

COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT
FILING MANAGEMENT

Your dedicated account manager will assure
that all document processing is completed
timely and effectively.

COST EFFECTIVE ENGINEERING
AND CONSTRUCTION

We engineer and construct your buildings
seismic retrofit with cost in mind. You’ll
never pay for something that you don’t
need. Guaranteed!

COMPLETE SEISMIC SOFT STORY
RETROFIT SERVICES

We offer an A-Z design/build solution,
including services ranging from inspection
to Cost Recovery Program admin assistance.

HIGH QUALITY CUSTOM FRAMES
AND GRADE BEAMS

We use the highest quality
moment-resisting frames and grade beams
to ensure your building is safe during a
seismic event.

FREE ON-SITE INSPECTION
AND ASSESSMENT

Contact us to schedule a professional
on-site assessment of your property,
including a detailed project proposal and
qualified financing plan.

How long do you have to comply
to a Soft Story Retrofit

2

years

Submit proof of
previous retrofit, or
plans to retrofit or
demolish

3.5

years

Obtain permit to start
construction or
demolition

7

years

COMPLETE
CONSTRUCTION

More than

82000

residential and commercial

buildings were damaged or
destroyed

Over

200

Steel-Frame

Buildings suffered
significant cracking

$25+ Billion

in damages

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Soft Story Buildings

Most soft story properties, both residential and commercial were not specifically designed to withstand shear or lateral forces. In an event of an earthquake these buildings can fail to withstand the building or structure, leading to substantial property damage or what is worse the loss of lives. California is currently drafting ordinances that require retrofitting of all soft story buildings, to reduce the structural deficiencies by the most economical and feasible method.

VULNERABLE BUILDING CRITERIA

- Consist of 2 or more stories wood frame construction
- Build under building code standards enacted before January 1, 1978
- Contains ground floor parking or similar open floor space