CSLB #1073740
Construction Services Built for Demanding Work
From design-build delivery to tenant improvements and public works, Old Ironsides Construction handles the full scope — in occupied facilities, on institutional schedules, across Kern County and the Central Valley.
What We Do
Full-lifecycle commercial construction
From the first feasibility study to the final walk-through, Old Ironsides covers every phase of a commercial project — self-performed, owner-led, and built to the standard.
Feasibility Studies
Site analysis, due diligence, and clear go / no-go answers before you commit a dollar.
Budgeting & Estimating
Real numbers early — detailed estimates and budgets you can actually plan and finance around.
Blueprint & Design
Design and engineering coordination that turns your vision into a buildable, permit-ready set.
General Contracting
Full-scope commercial GC — we run the trades, the schedule, and the standard, start to finish.
Ground-Up Construction
From grading and foundations through vertical construction and finishes — delivered turnkey.
Tenant Improvement (TI)
White-box to move-in-ready build-outs, coordinated with landlords and delivered to your lease date.
Our process
How a project runs
Same workflow whether the job takes a single afternoon or a full month.
- 01
Understand the project constraints
Before scopes are written, we meet with facility directors, stakeholders, or procurement officers to map every operational constraint — live occupancy, access windows, phasing requirements, and hard deadlines that cannot move.
- 02
Develop the scope and delivery plan
We assemble a detailed scope, schedule, and budget that reflects real site conditions — whether that means phased construction around a school calendar, night work near airport operations, or sequenced TI work in a partially occupied building.
- 03
Self-perform and supervise in the field
The people who scoped the work run it in the field — owner-led oversight means decisions are made on site, not relayed through layers of management, so schedule slippage gets resolved before it compounds.
- 04
Close out clean and on schedule
Punch lists, inspections, and documentation are managed as a planned phase, not an afterthought — we hand over a facility that is ready for occupancy, with complete records for the owner's files.
How we work
Estimator on day one. Same crew on install day.
Every project gets a single point of contact who walks the site, writes the quote, schedules the work, and is on the call when something needs to change.
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Frequently asked
What types of projects does Old Ironsides Construction typically handle?
We focus on commercial general contracting across four areas: design-build delivery, commercial remodels and renovations, tenant improvements for leased office, retail, and medical space, and public works projects for school districts, municipalities, airport authorities, and county agencies. If the job is complex, constrained, or schedule-critical, it tends to be a good fit for how we work.
What does 'design-build' mean in practice, and when does it make sense?
Design-build means a single contract covers both design and construction. For clients, that eliminates the gap between what the architect draws and what the contractor can actually build on budget. It accelerates preconstruction, reduces change-order exposure, and gives the owner one point of accountability from concept through certificate of occupancy.
Can you work in occupied facilities without disrupting operations?
Yes — this is a core part of how we plan and execute. We've structured work around live airport operations, school-year calendars, and tenant-occupied buildings. That requires detailed phasing plans, honest conversations about access windows up front, and field supervisors who enforce those boundaries every day.
Do you handle public works and prevailing-wage projects?
Yes. We are licensed by the California State License Board (CSLB #1073740) and experienced with the compliance requirements that come with public agency work — certified payroll, prevailing wage rates, DIR registration, and the documentation standards that school districts, municipalities, and government bodies require.
What is your service area?
We are based at 400 30th Street in Bakersfield and serve Kern County and California's Central Valley, generally within a 50-mile radius of Bakersfield. Projects outside that range are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on scope and duration.
How do we start a conversation about a project?
Reach out with a general description of the facility, the work you're considering, and any known schedule constraints. We'll set up a meeting — on site when practical — to understand what you're dealing with before any scope or budget is discussed. Early conversations cost nothing and tend to save significant time later.
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