About Us
══ We Plan, Perform, and Deliver
The Highest Quality Of Construction Projects.
SFT Construction Corporation, founded by Farzad Torabian, is a leading pioneer in seismic construction across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Our team of professional engineers and dedicated crew members is committed to delivering the highest quality across a wide range of construction projects.
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Team of Professionals
Farzad Torabian, MS
President
Ali Khamenehpour, MS
Southern California Construction Manager
Shayan Mir, MS
Vice President
Gelareh Tabatabaei
Accountant
Saen Talebian
Construction Manager
Golnaz Heydari
Marketing Associate
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Where We Operate
San Francisco Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit
San Francisco’s Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Ordinance No. 66-13) requires retrofitting of certain multi-family buildings. SFT Construction Corp ensures full compliance with the ordinance, delivering efficient retrofitting while minimizing disruption to tenants.
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Mill Valley Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit
Mill Valley mandates seismic retrofitting for wood-frame buildings with three or more rental units built before 1978. The ordinance targets structures with soft-story vulnerabilities, such as open ground floors used for parking. Building owners must complete screenings by December 15, 2024, with retrofit deadlines varying based on the building's compliance tier.
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San Jose Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit
San Jose requires seismic retrofitting for wood-frame buildings with three or more residential units built before 1990. The ordinance targets structures with soft-story vulnerabilities, such as open ground floors used for parking. Building owners must complete screenings by October 1, 2026, and retrofits by April 2030-2032, depending on classification.
NBC BAY AREA INTERVIEW
During an interview with NBC Bay Area, we discussed the critical importance of soft-story retrofit projects in San Francisco. These retrofits are essential to strengthening older buildings, many of which are highly vulnerable to collapse during earthquakes due to their age and structural weaknesses in targeted stories.