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Trench Shoring Expands in Northern


California Trench Shoring


Company recently expanded in Northern California, opening its 11th location in the Bay Area city of San Leandro. Trench Shoring now has 10 branches from San Diego to the Bay Area as well as in Las Vegas, NV.


Te new San


Leandro facility gives the nearly 50-year-old company convenient access to the busy construction industry in Northern California. Integral to the San Leandro branch opening is the company’s focus on safety, according to President Kevin Malloy, “Since the launch of our company in 1973, “Commitment to Safety and Service” has been founder Tom Malloy’s motto,” he said. “Many of our contractors have been asking us to open a Northern California location. Our goal for the San Leandro facility will be same day service to support projects throughout the Bay Area.” Te San Leandro facility is


equipped with a full inventory of shoring equipment including steel trench plates, trench shields, hydraulic shoring, slide rail, and a wide range of safety equipment.


Giroux Glass, Inc. Wins


Leadership Award Giroux Glass, Inc. was awarded


Crestcom International’s coveted 2021 Global Leadership Growth Award, selected from among the pool


www.AGC-CA.org


2021 issue of California Constructor.


Blach Named ‘Best Place to


Work’ Blach Construction


recently received two prestigious awards in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times (SVBJ/SFBT). For the 13th


year


in a row, Blach was named one of the “Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.” In addition, Blach also earned a “Workplace Wellness Award,” ranking number two among midsize companies that make health and well- being a priority. Each year, SVBJ/


of candidates submitted by over 60 Crestcom international affiliates. Te award is presented to just one company or organization that demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to talent and leadership development. Crestcom’s Kelley Connell, who


nominated the company, commented, “Giroux Glass continually seeks innovation in its processes, methods and materials, both in the field and in the office. (It) provides training to keep employees up to speed with the latest techniques and skills with lunch-and-learns, access to webinars, and membership in top industry associations. Giroux Glass strives for excellence in everything it does and understands the importance of preparing employees for future leadership roles.” Giroux Glass is celebrating its 75th


year anniversary in 2021. Te company was featured in the January/February


SFBT partners with


research firm Quantum Workplace to identify the Bay Area’s “Best Places to Work.” Te initiative ranks applicants according to employee assessments. Principles such as trust in leadership, collaborative culture, personal engagement, and satisfaction of individual needs are among the topics evaluated by employees in the anonymous survey. Blach also places high value on


employee welfare. At the outset of the pandemic, the firm moved quickly to ensure team safety by implementing stringent, COVID-19-specific jobsite protocols and transitioning appro- priate teams to work productively from home. Troughout the Shelter in Place Order, leadership made it a priority to maintain clear and consistent commu- nications and keep everyone connected by holding regular all-staff meetings and happy hours via Zoom. n


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