Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Construction Partner in the Bay Area
MAI Construction has been a leader in the commercial construction industry since 1973. We specialize in delivering innovative construction solutions for clients in life science, technology, commercial, and higher education sectors. With over 50 years of experience, our team collaborates closely with clients to transform visions into reality. Our commitment to building excellence has earned us a 92% repeat client rate and recognition for safety and quality. We prioritize early project involvement to optimize resources, maintain communication, and ensure timely delivery.Our OSHA-certified team adheres to rigorous safety standards through our Injury and Illness Prevention Program. With 7,000+ completed projects, we combine technical expertise with client-focused service. Our regional experience in the Bay Area enables us to handle complex builds in occupied spaces. We maintain industry partnerships and a network of trusted subcontractors to deliver high-performance spaces. Our safety-first approach has earned us the Highwire Gold Award for Safest Contractors in 2024.
Services
Design-Build
General Contracting
Pre-Construction
Office Construction
Commercial Construction
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of commercial construction experience in the Bay Area
- Our team maintains a 92% client retention rate through consistent delivery
- All projects are led by OSHA 30-certified superintendents
- We implement a proactive Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- Recognized with the 2024 Highwire Gold Award for Safest Contractors
Associations and certifications
- OSHA
What people say
92% repeat clients
Open communication
Successful project completion
Safety-first approach
Proactive problem solving
Services
Design-Build
MAI Construction's design-build service combines architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract. This approach eliminates handoffs, reduces rework, and accelerates timelines through early team alignment. Our process ensures technical requirements meet aesthetic goals while maintaining budget control. Clients benefit from single-point accountability and streamlined decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
General Contracting
Our general contracting service provides comprehensive oversight for complex commercial builds. We coordinate subcontractors, manage budgets in real-time, and implement proactive scheduling to prevent delays. With OSHA-certified leadership and BIM technology, we ensure safety compliance and quality control. Clients receive detailed documentation including as-builts, warranties, and commissioning reports at project completion.
Pre-Construction
MAI's pre-construction services establish project success through accurate budgeting, value engineering, and early procurement. We conduct site logistics planning, constructability reviews, and risk assessments to identify potential issues before construction begins. Our team provides cost-saving recommendations while maintaining design integrity, ensuring projects start with clear timelines and realistic expectations.
Office Construction
We specialize in creating high-performance office spaces tailored to modern workplace needs. Our services include tenant improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and phased renovations that minimize business disruption. From executive briefing centers to medical office buildings, we deliver flexible spaces incorporating the latest technologies while maintaining strict safety protocols in occupied environments.
Commercial Construction
MAI's commercial construction expertise spans clean rooms, hybrid office-lab facilities, and infrastructure-heavy builds. We handle complex projects in tight urban environments with multi-phase sequencing to maintain client operations. Our experience includes technical spaces requiring specialized systems integration while maintaining aesthetic quality standards throughout the construction process.
Questions
What commercial construction services do you offer in the Bay Area?
We provide design-build, general contracting, and pre-construction services for life science, technology, education, healthcare, and commercial office projects across the Bay Area.
Are your construction teams certified for safety compliance?
All our sites are led by OSHA 30-certified superintendents with CPR and First Aid training, following our Injury and Illness Prevention Program that earned the 2024 Highwire Gold Award.
Why do 92% of clients return for repeat projects?
Clients return for our proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and budget while maintaining open communication, proactive problem-solving, and minimal operational disruption.
Can you handle construction in occupied facilities?
Yes, we specialize in builds within active spaces using coordinated scheduling, clean job sites, and safety protocols that protect your operations during construction.
How does your design-build process improve project outcomes?
Our integrated approach reduces change orders by aligning architects, engineers, and contractors early, resulting in faster approvals, fewer delays, and better cost control.
