Updated: Jun 08, 2026
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2183 PARK BLVD, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
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Universal Building Systems Company Construction
Founded in 1951, Universal Building Systems Company Inc operates as a full-service general contractor and project management firm based in Palo Alto, California. Serving the heart of Silicon Valley, the company has developed expertise in a wide range of residential construction and repair services. Universal Building Systems has been selected by the City of San Mateo for four consecutive terms as the preferred contractor for the Free Home Repair Program, delivering construction services and energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified homeowners. In addition to standard building services, the firm has participated in pioneering projects incorporating geothermal energy solutions in partnership with the City of Palo Alto. Universal Building Systems works with homeowners, public agencies, and other clients throughout the region.
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Phone Number: (650) 321-7526
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Address: 2183 PARK BLVD, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Building Permits by Universal Building Systems Company Inc
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Remodel for (e) tenant (1050 sf) rainbow medical. scope of work includes adding a new single occupancy restroom new exterior accessible ramp and shifting exterior door
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
18000-00812
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,638
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
18000-00812: addition a breakroom at the rear of the space
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
18REV-00219
Status:
issued
Fee:
$103
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work to include: 1.) new partition walls to create a fitness room 2.) new basket ball court and hoop. revision 5/7/2012- all work on revision are to remove or alter from original proposal 1.) light fixtures 2.) alterating ceiling 3.) 2 windows and 4 levours as approved plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2012 025660 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
School/daycare
Building Type:
N/A
2500 sq ft tenant improvement. for existing tenant: wells fargo mortgage to demolish interior offices and construct one new office. reduce size of one office and modify existing accessible restrooms to comply with building code
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
13000-02864
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,408
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3320 sq ft tenant improvement remodel including new partitions electrical/data millwork and finishes. enlarge opening for exterior door to provide handicap accessibility. including plumbing and mechanical work
Valuation:
$153,957
Permit #:
2006 036486 CI
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Office
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement remodel including new partitions electrical/data millwork and finishes. enlarge opening for exterior door to provide handicap accessibility. including plumbing and mechanical work
Valuation:
$153,957
Permit #:
2007 005118 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Office
Building Type:
N/A
Install (n) electrical outlets and replace (e) lighting throughout the office with led lighting change out ceiling tile
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
15000-01001
Status:
final
Fee:
$271
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3405 sq.ft office tenant improvement for (e) tenant to include: 1) new partition walls 2) new doors (interior) 3) light fixtures relocation 4) alteration of supply and return (mech) 5) minor electrical and ceiling works
Valuation:
$65,991
Permit #:
2005 004021 CI
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Office
Building Type:
N/A
Burnside law offices: two new windows in existing cmu wall
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
16000-00902
Status:
final
Fee:
$525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Suite h - rvision to appl #2011.10.19.7143: ground floor tenant improvement include crearting 5 offices & 2 bathrooms
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
201111179164
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
3405 sq.ft bank tenant improvement for (e) tenant to include: 1) new partition walls 2) new doors (interior) 3) light fixtures relocation 4) alteration of supply and return (mech) 5) minor electrical and ceiling works
Valuation:
$65,991
Permit #:
2004 135789 CI
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Office
Building Type:
N/A
Preliminary review to evaluate santa clara county office of education (sccoe) proposal for 1, 250sf addition to existing sccoe administrative buildings for bus inspections on a 9 gross acre site
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2006 003125 AO
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Prelim - focused ...
Building Type:
N/A
Existing tenent protransport to install oxygen tank starage room and widen non-bearing opening between two storage areas
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
12000-01406
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building/project/master application/com remodel/repair
2001-03-07
Interior tenant improvement for greychip existing office space/exterior mods to change building windows to opaque panels and remove roll up door (concurrent arb)
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
01000-00000-00608
Status:
N/A
Fee:
$3,119
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
041695 revised eave detail to comply with daylight plan issue move window at first floor addition attic access (3/9 routed to pwe to review drainage revisions not mentioned earlier)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
05REV-00000-00062
Status:
applied
Fee:
$321
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement for videotransform including (5) new offices duplication room upgraded restrooms
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
05000-00000-00105
Status:
applied
Fee:
$4,098
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of existing tenant space addition partition walls for server room; (former tenant greychip was bought-out by texas instruments)
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
04000-00000-02133
Status:
applied
Fee:
$454
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install backflow device for a 3/4 water line
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
13000-01623
Status:
final
Fee:
$137
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Suite #205 - tenant improvement for ausim second floor fixed glass panels in walls new cabinets/sink
Valuation:
$74,000
Permit #:
05000-00000-02792
Status:
applied
Fee:
$2,842
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2-story addition for new study & mst bdr/bath closet (exist 2-story house)
Valuation:
$89,500
Permit #:
04000-00000-01695
Status:
applied
Fee:
$2,443
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 586332 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Insulation And Acoustical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| License # | 312867 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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Permits
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Universal Building Systems Company Inc Employees
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Brion John Mc Donald
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Donald Reed James
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Thelma O James
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