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Striving for Seamless Construction - Every Time Pouring Concrete Soft-story retrofit projects are all about improving structural stability while protecting what already exists. As we prepared to pour concrete for the new balcony columns, our team focused carefully on reinforcing the balconies while safeguarding the remaining structure. Before any concrete was placed, protective measures were put in place to ensure the integrity of the existing framing, surrounding finishes,

Striving for Seamless Construction - Every Time Balcony Repair At Sinai Construction , we take pride in delivering safe and durable solutions for buildings that need extra reinforcement. Currently, our team is working on a soft story retrofit , a critical upgrade designed to fortify structures that may be vulnerable to seismic activity. As part of this project, we recently poured high-quality concrete , a key step in securing the building’s balconies and overall structure. T

Concrete Pouring for Soft Story Retrofit Project Preparing for the rain At Sinai Construction , safety doesn’t stop at earthquakes—it includes protecting our projects from everyday risks like rain. While working on a soft-story retrofit, unexpected rainfall can threaten exposed materials, foundations, and structural connections if not properly managed. That’s why our team takes proactive steps before storms arrive, including sealing vulnerable areas, securing temporary draina

Soft Story Retrofit Sinai Construction is proud to share progress on one of our latest soft-story retrofit projects, which has been nearly a year in the making. From day one, our team has dedicated every moment to ensuring this building meets current seismic safety standards while maintaining the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The structural phase of the retrofit has been successfully completed, and recent work focused on finishing the stucco to sea

Sinai Construction Reaches the Stucco Phase of Our Soft-Story Retrofit Journey We still have cleaning up to do At Sinai Construction , our signature approach is simple: when we complete a project, it should look as if it has always been part of the original structure. Our goal is seamlessness — craftsmanship that blends so naturally into the building that you’d never guess where the new work begins. Most of the time, that means carefully integrating beams, columns, and struct

Reinforcing Garage Structures with Sinai Construction Sinai Construction at Work After months of dedicated work and steady progress, Sinai Construction is excited to share that we have officially reached the stucco phase  of this long—but rewarding—soft-story retrofit project. This milestone means we are nearing completion, with only the final touches left to bring this building to full structural strength and renewed curb appeal. Our trusted experts are now applying the st

Reinforcing Garage Structures with Sinai Construction Concrete will be poured Our team at Sinai Construction  continues making steady progress on this soft story retrofit project , which features a large number of garages requiring structural upgrades. After preparing the trenches with precision and care, we’re now pouring concrete to strengthen the foundation and ensure long-term stability. As the project moves forward, more trenches are being filled and reinforced — bringin

A Closer Look at the Concrete Process Working Together At Sinai Construction , we’re proud to be on-site and in action as we continue the soft story retrofit of this building. Our team is currently pouring concrete into the foundation trenches , where rebar cages were carefully installed beforehand to reinforce the structure and increase seismic resilience. This crucial step marks significant progress in the retrofit process, as we work to ensure the building meets safety st

On The Job Sinai Construction Leads the Way in Soft-Story Retrofits Soft Story Buildings Need Support Did you know there are over 19,000 soft-story buildings  in Los Angeles that need earthquake retrofitting? According to a Caltech survey , these buildings are at high risk of collapsing during a major earthquake — and many of them are older residential or commercial properties. If you own a multi-story building  with open ground floors (like parking areas or large windows), y

Strengthening a Soft Story Structure One Step at a Time Rebar Installed & Concrete Will be Poured Sinai Construction is currently hard at work reinforcing the garages on this property as part of a larger structural retrofit project . This type of work is essential for earthquake safety, and Sinai brings years of experience and dedication to getting it done right. The process involves multiple steps , beginning with setting up frames and building custom rebar cages—critical

Do I Really Need a Soft-Story Retrofit? In Los Angeles, where seismic activity is a constant threat, buildings with under-garage parking structures —also known as soft-story buildings —are particularly at risk during earthquakes. These structures often lack the lateral support needed to withstand strong ground movement, making them susceptible to partial or total collapse. If your building has this type of design, retrofitting isn't just a good idea—it's a critical safety mea

Strengthening a Soft Story Structure One Step at a Time Inspecting At Sinai Construction , we’re proud to be completing the final stage of a soft story retrofit , with the last moment frame now installed . With all reinforcements in place as directed by the project engineer, we can confidently confirm to the building owner that the structure is now safer and more secure —ready to withstand future earthquakes. Soft story buildings are particularly vulnerable during seismic act

Sinai Construction Leads the Way in Soft-Story Retrofits At Sinai Construction , we’ve been hard at work on a large-scale soft story...

Strengthening One Garage at a Time: Sinai Construction's Soft Story Retrofit Project At Sinai Construction , we’ve been making great...

How Sinai Construction Handles Soft Story Retrofitting: A Closer Look at the Concrete Process At Sinai Construction , we’re proud to...

Do I Really Need a Soft Story Retrofit? We’re excited to share that our current soft-story retrofit project  is nearing completion! Our...

Why Soft-Story Retrofits-and Rebar Cages-Are Critical for Your Building's Safety Soft story buildings are vulnerable...

Strengthening Soft Stories - One Rebar at a Time Sinai Construction Team At Sinai Construction , every soft-story retrofit project is...

Strengthening Safety: Sinai Construction Tackles Multi-Garage Soft Story Retrofit If you're asking yourself this question, you're not...

Recent Earthquakes Around the World Remind Us: California is in a Seismic Zone ESS Program Helps You Protect Your Home/Building...