Service profile
Seismic Upgrades & Retrofits
Structural strengthening, jacketing, and fiber-reinforced upgrades that harden facilities to current codes.
- Mobilization
- 5-7 days
- QA reporting
- Daily field logs
- Packages delivered
- 400+
- Crew coverage
- Irving & Metroplex
- Self-performed
- Core scope crews
- Average variance
- <1% schedule
About Seismic Upgrades & Retrofits
Seismic retrofits and structural upgrades strengthen existing buildings to meet current code requirements or support new equipment and operational loads. While Texas isn't a high-seismic zone, wind loads, structural deterioration, and change-of-use requirements create demand for concrete strengthening and upgrade work across the DFW commercial market.
As your general contractor for structural upgrades, we execute column jacketing, foundation underpinning, shear wall additions, and fiber-reinforced strengthening systems. These projects require structural engineering coordination, occupied building expertise, and construction methods that minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
Concrete strengthening work often occurs in occupied facilities—requiring night and weekend work, phased construction, and careful protection of tenant spaces and operations. Our experience in occupied buildings ensures we maintain safety, minimize impacts, and coordinate with property management to keep tenants informed and comfortable.
Older commercial buildings undergoing renovations frequently require structural upgrades to support new HVAC systems, seismic equipment anchorage, or increased floor loads. We assess existing conditions, coordinate with structural engineers, and execute strengthening work that enables building modernization without wholesale replacement.
What's Included
- Existing condition assessment
- Engineering coordination
- Concrete column jacketing
- Carbon fiber strengthening systems
- Shear wall additions
- Foundation underpinning
- Structural steel reinforcement
- Occupied building logistics
What this scope delivers
As your general contractor, we engineer, schedule, and execute seismic upgrades & retrofits packages across Irving, TXfor commercial and industrial projects. Property owners and developers get direct accountability, transparent pricing, and professional project management.
Design-assist alignment
We plug into preconstruction early, reviewing drawings for embed coordination, lift plans, and pour sequencing so seismic upgrades & retrofits aligns with the broader build.
Crewed for Metroplex speed
Dedicated seismic retrofit crews staged across the Metroplex shorten mobilization windows and keep manpower consistent through multi-phase scopes.
Transparent field reporting
Daily structural upgrade updates, photo logs, and testing summaries document every milestone for owner reps and construction managers.
QA/QC baked into pours
Laser layout, third-party testing, and post-pour walks confirm concrete strengthening requirements before downstream trades mobilize.
Commercial & Industrial Applications
Typical applications
Execution framework
How we keep the scope on schedule
- 01
Scope coordination
We align drawings, RFIs, and finish standards with your team to confirm sequencing, logistics, and tolerances before seismic upgrades & retrofits mobilizes.
- 02
Site logistics & safety
Detailed logistics maps, crane placement, and safety planning keep crews productive and compliant throughout seismic upgrades & retrofits execution in Irving.
- 03
Field execution
Self-performed crews manage layout, formwork, placement, and finishing with superintendent oversight and real-time reporting.
- 04
Close-out & turnover
Punch walks, testing reports, and as-built documentation verify performance before handing off to downstream trades.
Quality and safety controls
Certified crews & audits
Weekly safety stand-downs, JHAs, and third-party inspections keep our seismic upgrades & retrofits teams compliant on every Irving, TX jobsite.
Testing & documentation
We coordinate break tests, flatness readings, and special inspections with labs to maintain traceable records for owners and seismic retrofits.
Communication rhythm
Look-ahead schedules, coordination huddles, and daily reports ensure no surprises for the GC or owner reps.
Need project-specific QA/QC documentation, submittals, or safety plans? We assemble packages tailored to your owner and AHJ requirements before mobilization.
Measured outcomes
Results owners notice
Every seismic upgrades & retrofits package is tracked against schedule, QA benchmarks, and owner punch lists so you can move to the next trade with confidence.
- Schedule reliability
- 99% milestones met
- Owner punch items
- <2 per project
- Testing compliance
- 100% logs filed
- Crew retention
- 5+ year leads
Tracked through weekly look-aheads and daily updates to keep seismic upgrades & retrofits scopes synced with other trades in Irving.
Proactive walk-throughs and photo documentation keep finish quality tight and cut rework.
Cylinder breaks, floor flatness, and inspection reports uploaded within 24 hours of each pour.
Experienced foremen guide every seismic upgrades & retrofits phase, protecting craftsmanship and safety culture.
Frequently asked questions
Seismic Upgrades & Retrofits in Irving, TX
Common questions from developers and property owners planning seismic upgrades & retrofits projects across North Texas.
When do buildings need seismic retrofits in Texas?
While Texas has low seismic risk, retrofits may be required for historic buildings, essential facilities, or when structural deficiencies are discovered during renovations. We work with structural engineers to design and implement appropriate strengthening systems.
What methods do you use for concrete strengthening?
Common strengthening methods include concrete column jacketing, carbon fiber wrap systems, structural steel reinforcement, foundation underpinning, and shear wall additions. The appropriate method depends on existing conditions and engineering requirements.
Can you work around occupied tenants?
Yes, most retrofit work occurs in occupied buildings. We develop phased construction plans, work during off-hours, maintain tenant access, and coordinate closely with property management to minimize disruptions.
How do you assess existing concrete conditions?
We coordinate concrete coring, strength testing, rebar location scanning, and structural surveys to establish existing conditions. This data informs engineering design and construction sequencing for retrofit work.
Ready when you are
Get a direct bid for your seismic upgrades & retrofits project
Developers and property owners: share your plans and we'll provide a complete project proposal with transparent pricing and single-source accountability as your general contractor.