Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in San Jose, CA
Scates Construction has been serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area since 1995. As a licensed general contracting firm, we specialize in office improvements, laboratories, clean rooms, manufacturing facilities, and technical maintenance. Our commitment to exceeding client expectations drives our hands-on approach to project management, with a focus on cost control, schedule adherence, and quality assurance. We offer comprehensive services spanning pre-construction planning, design-build execution, and post-construction support.Our team's expertise in fast-track projects and FDA-validated facilities ensures compliance with rigorous industry standards. With union affiliations and in-house carpentry, concrete, and painting capabilities, we maintain direct control over critical project elements. Our 80% client retention rate reflects our dedication to accountability, resource allocation, and long-term partnerships. As a women-owned S Corp, we combine corporate responsibility with personalized service for projects of all sizes.
Services
Pre-Construction
Design Build
Post Construction
Paint Services
Facility Support
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have 28 years of Bay Area construction experience
- Our union affiliations ensure skilled workforce access
- 80% client retention demonstrates consistent satisfaction
- We self-perform critical construction elements for quality control
- Women-owned S Corp combining corporate standards with personalized service
Services
Pre-Construction
Our pre-construction services optimize project outcomes through cost analysis, scheduling, and value engineering. We provide detailed estimating using historical cost databases and CSI-format breakdowns. Our team develops realistic CPM schedules and conducts constructability reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining design integrity. This phase includes long-lead item identification and procurement planning.
Design Build
We deliver design-build solutions that streamline project delivery through single-source accountability. Our approach combines architectural vision with technical expertise to execute complex facilities including FDA-validated spaces and GMP-compliant environments. This service integrates subcontractor coordination and quality control measures throughout the construction process.
Post Construction
Our post-construction support includes as-built documentation, warranty management, and 11-month walkthroughs. We provide comprehensive operations manuals and conduct performance reviews with clients to identify improvement opportunities. This phase ensures all project warranties remain valid and maintenance requirements are clearly documented.
Paint Services
Specialized painting services for commercial and industrial facilities include new construction, tenant improvements, and specialty coatings. Our union-certified painters deliver precision applications for cleanroom environments and biopharmaceutical facilities. We handle power washing and wall covering installations with dedicated in-house crews.
Facility Support
We offer ongoing facility support for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and industrial clients. Services include cleanroom maintenance, electrical insulation, flooring repairs, and site upkeep. Our team provides cost-effective solutions for both planned upgrades and emergency maintenance requirements in operational facilities.
People
Sandra Scates
President
Sandra Scates leads Scates Construction as President with over 25 years of industry experience. Her strategic vision drives project success while maintaining the company's founding principles of quality and client focus. She oversees operations and business development.
Lloyd Scates
Vice President
Vice President Lloyd Scates manages project execution and client relations. With construction expertise since the company's founding, he ensures technical excellence and adherence to schedules across all projects in his portfolio.
Lauren Pardini
Treasurer
Treasurer Lauren Pardini oversees financial operations and compliance. She manages budgeting, accounting functions, and ensures proper financial controls while maintaining the company's S Corp certification and women-owned business status.
Questions
What construction sectors does Scates Construction specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, industrial, and institutional projects including laboratories, clean rooms, and manufacturing facilities across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Do you handle both small and large-scale projects?
Yes, our experience ranges from tenant improvements to complex facility builds, with 80% of our work coming from repeat clients across all project sizes.
Are you licensed for technical facility construction?
We hold California Contractor License #703114 with classifications for general building and construction management, including technical and FDA-validated facilities.
What post-construction services do you provide?
Our post-construction support includes as-built documentation, warranty management, operations manuals, and 11-month walkthrough inspections for defect resolution.
Do you have in-house construction capabilities?
Yes, we self-perform carpentry, concrete work, drywall installation, and painting through our union-affiliated crews to maintain quality control.
