Seismic retrofit for commercial and historic buildings.
Structural strengthening and rehabilitation of existing buildings, including the seismic retrofit of the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Stronger buildings, same building.
A seismic retrofit adds strength and connections so an existing building performs better in an earthquake. Burge builds the retrofit your structural engineer designs, and plans the work around the building's use and finishes.
Steel frames and bracing
New brace frames, moment frames and connections installed inside existing structures.
Wall and foundation strengthening
Strengthening of concrete and masonry walls and foundations, coordinated with new openings and finishes.
Historic structures
Retrofit and rehabilitation of landmark buildings, including the Shrine Auditorium and the 1927 Laguna Beach Presbyterian Church.
Historic restoration →Retrofit plus tenant improvements
Retrofit combined with new interiors, as on the Hayward projects: a residence hotel and two commercial buildings.
Tenant improvement →How a project runs.
Burge can join at any stage, from early budgeting to a design that is ready to build.
Review the design
Constructability and pricing review of the engineer's retrofit design.
Phase the work
Sequencing around tenants, finishes and building systems.
Install
Structural work with special inspection coordination.
Restore and turn over
Finishes restored, punch list and documentation.
Structural and retrofit projects by Burge.
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Laguna Beach Presbyterian Church
Structural, waterproofing and finish restoration of the 1927 Spanish mission style church, including structural steel, an accessibility lift, stained glass and the bell tower cupola.
Rock’N Fish and the Heisler Building
Historic and structural restoration of the Heisler Building on South Coast Highway, plus tenant improvements for a 6,100 SF restaurant and bar.
Urth Caffé
Complete historic and structural restoration of a 3,000 SF historic building, a new restaurant interior, a 500 SF basement addition and new site improvements.
Questions owners ask first.
Straight answers before you call.
What retrofit projects has Burge completed?
Burge's record includes the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, seismic retrofits with tenant improvements on three buildings in Hayward, and structural restoration of historic buildings in Laguna Beach.
Does my building need a seismic retrofit?
Some California cities require retrofits for certain building types. Your structural engineer and the city determine what applies to your building; Burge prices and builds the design.
Can tenants stay during a retrofit?
Often, yes. Retrofit work can be phased by floor or area so parts of the building stay in use, depending on the design.
Can you combine a retrofit with other upgrades?
Yes. Retrofits are often paired with tenant improvements, accessibility upgrades or new roofs, and Burge Energy can add rooftop solar once the structure is reviewed.