{"id":544,"date":"2017-04-26T11:28:20","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T11:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goldengatemechanical.com\/blog\/?page_id=544"},"modified":"2026-04-22T21:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T21:12:47","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.goldengatemechanical.com\/blog\/?page_id=544","title":{"rendered":"about"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.ggm-wrap { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }\n.ggm-hero { background: #1a4a1a; padding: 48px 36px 40px; }\n.ggm-hero h1 { color: #ffffff; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 14px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; }\n.ggm-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; max-width: 620px; }\n.ggm-gold-bar { height: 5px; background: #c9a84c; }\n.ggm-body { background: #f5f4f1; padding: 36px; }\n.ggm-intro { background: #ffffff; border-left: 5px solid #1a4a1a; padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333333; }\n.ggm-section-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; color: #1a4a1a; border-left: 5px solid #c9a84c; padding-left: 14px; margin: 0 0 18px; }\n.ggm-section-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #777; margin: 0 0 16px; }\n.ggm-mission { background: #1a4a1a; padding: 32px 36px; margin-bottom: 32px; text-align: center; }\n.ggm-mission p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 18px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }\n.ggm-mission span { color: #c9a84c; font-weight: 700; }\n.ggm-awards-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 12px; margin: 0 -12px 32px; }\n.ggm-awards-table td { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dddad4; border-top: 4px solid #c9a84c; padding: 24px 20px; vertical-align: top; text-align: center; width: 33%; }\n.ggm-awards-table td img { max-width: 160px; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto 12px; }\n.ggm-awards-table td p { font-size: 13px; color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }\n.ggm-awards-table td a { color: #1a4a1a; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c9a84c; padding-bottom: 1px; }\n.ggm-toby { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dddad4; border-left: 5px solid #c9a84c; padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 32px; }\n.ggm-toby h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a4a1a; margin: 0 0 12px; }\n.ggm-toby ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n.ggm-toby ul li { padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ede8; font-size: 14px; color: #333; display: block; line-height: 1.7; }\n.ggm-toby ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.ggm-toby ul li::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #c9a84c; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: middle; }\n.ggm-license-block { background: #1a4a1a; padding: 32px 36px; margin-bottom: 32px; }\n.ggm-license-block h2 { color: #c9a84c; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 20px; }\n.ggm-lic-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 12px; margin: 0 -12px 20px; }\n.ggm-lic-table td { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 25%; }\n.ggm-lic-table td .lcode { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #c9a84c; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n.ggm-lic-table td .lname { font-size: 12px; color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n.ggm-lic-table td .ldesc { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.5; }\n.ggm-cert-pills { margin-bottom: 14px; }\n.ggm-cert-pill { display: inline-block; background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4); color: #c9a84c; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 12px; margin: 3px; }\n.ggm-cslb { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 12px; margin: 0; }\n.ggm-cta { background: #1a4a1a; padding: 30px 36px; display: table; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; }\n.ggm-cta td { vertical-align: middle; }\n.ggm-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 15px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }\n.ggm-cta a.btn { background: #c9a84c; color: #1a4a1a; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 13px 26px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; display: inline-block; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ggm-wrap\">\n<div class=\"ggm-hero\">\n<h1>About Golden Gate Mechanical, Inc.<\/h1>\n<p>A licensed commercial and industrial mechanical contractor with a proven track record of excellence in construction, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. CSLB #646854.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ggm-gold-bar\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ggm-body\">\n<div class=\"ggm-mission\">\n<p><span>Our Mission:<\/span> To provide the Bay Area with the highest quality service in the General Construction, Mechanical, and Electrical fields.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ggm-intro\">\n      Golden Gate Mechanical, Inc. has a proven history of success in commercial and industrial construction and renovation projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We work closely with building owners, developers, property managers, and general contractors to deliver complete mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and plumbing solutions. As a multi-trade contractor holding Class B, C-10, C-16, and C-20 licenses, we self-perform the majority of our work in-house \u2014 giving clients a single point of accountability for their entire project. Furthermore, our team holds an extensive portfolio of specialty certifications that set us apart from most mechanical contractors in the region.\n    <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ggm-section-title\">Architecture and industry awards<\/h2>\n<table class=\"ggm-awards-table\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldengatemechanical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Build-Architecture-Award-2022.png\" alt=\"Build Architecture Award 2022\"><\/p>\n<p>A Leading Provider of Commercial &amp; Industrial HVAC Services \u2014 North California<\/p>\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.build-review.com\/winners\/golden-gate-mechanical-inc\/\">View Award &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/td>\n<td>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goldengatemechanical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Build-Architecture-Awards-2023.png\" alt=\"Build Architecture Award 2023\"><\/p>\n<p>Best Commercial &amp; Industrial HVAC Contractor 2023 \u2014 North California<\/p>\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.build-review.com\/winners\/golden-gate-mechanical-inc\/\">View Award &rarr;<\/a>\n        <\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: 4px solid #1a4a1a;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:36px; color:#c9a84c; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:12px;\">TOBY<\/div>\n<p>Building Owners and Managers Association International \u2014 multiple TOBY award recipient for excellence in commercial building renovation and rehabilitation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"ggm-section-title\">TOBY award history<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ggm-toby\">\n<h3>Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1995 \u2014 &#8220;The Office Building of the Year&#8221; \u2014 Rehabilitated\/Modernized category<\/li>\n<li>1997 \u2014 &#8220;The Office Building of the Year&#8221; \u2014 Rehabilitated\/Modernized category<\/li>\n<li>1999\/2000 \u2014 TOBY Award \u2014 Best Renovation of a Historic Commercial Building over 20,000 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ggm-section-title\">Licenses and certifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ggm-license-block\">\n<h2>Contractor Licenses \u2014 CSLB #646854<\/h2>\n<table class=\"ggm-lic-table\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lcode\">Class B<\/div>\n<div class=\"lname\">General Building Contractor<\/div>\n<div class=\"ldesc\">Commercial and industrial construction and renovation<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lcode\">C-10<\/div>\n<div class=\"lname\">Electrical Contractor<\/div>\n<div class=\"ldesc\">Commercial electrical, controls, and equipment hookups<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lcode\">C-16<\/div>\n<div class=\"lname\">Fire Protection Contractor<\/div>\n<div class=\"ldesc\">Fire sprinkler, suppression, and backflow systems<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lcode\">C-20<\/div>\n<div class=\"lname\">HVAC Contractor<\/div>\n<div class=\"ldesc\">Commercial and industrial HVAC design, installation, and service<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"ggm-cert-pills\">\n        <span class=\"ggm-cert-pill\">EPA Universal Certified<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ggm-cert-pill\">NCI Commercial Air Balancing<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ggm-cert-pill\">RSES Mechanical Acceptance Tester<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ggm-cert-pill\">Daikin VRV Certified<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ggm-cert-pill\">Mitsubishi City Multi Certified<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ggm-cert-pill\">LG Multi V Certified<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"ggm-cert-pill\">AWWA Backflow Certified<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ggm-cslb\">CSLB License #646854 \u2014 Verify at www.cslb.ca.gov<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<table class=\"ggm-cta\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Ready to discuss your project?<br \/>Golden Gate Mechanical, Inc. serves Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Monterey County, and San Francisco.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:right;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goldengatemechanical.com\/blog\/?page_id=14\" class=\"btn\">Contact Us &rarr;<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Golden Gate Mechanical, Inc. 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