MAKING MOVES


Flatiron Appoints New Chief Preconstruction & Strategy Officer Flatiron recently promoted Richard Grabinski to Chief Preconstruction & Strategy Officer. In his new expanded role, Grabinski will


Clark Pacific Transitions to Nearly 100% Renewable Energy Clark Pacific, a leading provider of prefabricated systems that are transforming building design and construction, is installing solar arrays across all of its facil- ities, transitioning its consumption to nearly 100% renewable energy. Trough a partnership with NewGen Energy, the move to solar marks a significant leap forward in Clark Pacific’s long-standing commitment to a more sustainable future. “Clark Pacific’s partnership with NewGen Energy and transition to solar illus-


trate our commitment to sustainability,” said Geene Alhady, president of Clark Pacific. “From products and services to operations, we’ve prioritized initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and will continue seeking opportunities to increase sustainability and make a positive impact on our communities, the environment and the economy.” Te solar arrays, which NewGen Energy began installing at Clark Pacific’s


properties across California late last year, will be fully operational by the end of 2022. Upon completion, Clark Pacific said its use of solar energy will offset the impact of 14,976 passenger vehicles, or the energy consumption of 8,293 sin- gle-family homes, per year and is equivalent to planting 1,138,654 tree seedlings over 10 years. Over 25 years, the move to solar is estimated to save the company more than $19 million.


New Construction Attorney Joins Hanson Bridgett Hanson Bridgett recently announced it has hired experienced construction attorney Alex Baghdassarian in the firm’s Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on construction claims related to construction defects, delays, impacts, defaults and terminations, and his experience includes construction contract drafting and administration along with arbitrations and jury and bench trials in federal and state courts. Baghdassarian represents clients in northern


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lead and fully implement Flatiron’s strategy focused on winning collaborative projects with a balanced risk profile. He will lead Flatiron strategy development focusing on emerging trends and marketplace oppor- tunities and continue to have executive responsibilities for major Flatiron operations. With nearly 30 years of industry expe-


rience – 17 years with Flatiron – Grabinski shares his expertise by serving on the In- ternational Partnering Institute Board of Advisors, the AGC of California Statewide Caltrans Liaison Board, and the Beavers Organization Board of Directors. He has worked as a mentor with the Caltrans Dis- trict 4 Mentor-Protégé Program and served on the Caltrans Construction Partnering Steering Committee. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University.


and southern California. He served as an extern to the Hon. William J. Rea, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California while receiving his J.D. from the USC Gould School of Law. As part of his diverse construction litigation


practice, Baghdassarian has handled bid pro- tests involving municipal agencies as well as the Office of Hearings and Appeals for Small Business Administration matters and disputes involving commercial general liability policies, excess insurance and reinsurance issues as well as surety coverage.


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