MAKING MOVES


Colburn School, rendering courtesy Gehry Partners LLP


McCarthy Receives Top ENR Award Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently named McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. its California Contractor of the Year for 2023. ENR recognized the company’s “innovation in the areas of virtual design and construction, its integration of the latest technology with preconstruction services and its utilization of prefabrication and modular construction on projects” according to the an- nouncement in ENR’s August 24, 2023 edition. McCarthy has an array of projects in devel-


opment in California, including the 2 million- sq.-ft., 22-story Gaylord Pacific Resort Hotel & Convention Center in Chula Vista; the UC Davis Health California Tower, a 14-story hospital facil- ity and 5-story pavilion adjacent to the existing medical center; and construction of the Frank Gehry-designed Colburn Center, an expansion of the renowned Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, to name a few.


Flatiron Selected for Bay Area Bridges Toll Modernization Project Te California Department of Transportation and the Bay Area Tolling Authority recently selected Flatiron as Construction Manager/ General Contractor for a $73 million project to modernize toll systems at seven Bay Area bridges. Te project will implement an open road tolling system to improve safety, enhance traffic-flow efficiency and streamline the Bay Area traveling experience. Te high-tech tolling gantry system will de- tect vehicle information as drivers pass through toll gantries at highway speeds without slowing down to pay tolls. Te new open road tolling gantries will be added at seven Bay Area area bridges.


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CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023


Giroux Glass Announces Key Appointment Giroux Glass, Inc. recently appointed Jeffrey Heymann to Senior Director of Major Projects. With over 35 years of experience in the exterior façade industry, Heymann brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new position. His extensive background encompasses var-


ious areas within the industry, including sales, engineering, manufacturing, estimating, project management, and field operations. “Nurturing a team of talented professionals


who deliver exceptional results is vital for our continued growth,” said Nataline Lomedico, CEO/President of Giroux Glass, Inc. “I’m excited to welcome Jeff Heymann to our leadership team. His unparalleled industry experience and strategic acumen will contribute significantly here at Giroux.” Heymann’s most recent tenure was at MiTek - Benson, where he held


various senior positions over 20 years. His proficiency in strategic planning and sales management resulted in the implementation of best practices in the curtainwall and façade cladding industry. He was instrumental in the success of such as the Freedom Tower, Tower Four, 15 Central Park West, Manhattan West, and numerous other high-profile developments in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.


Blach Construction Tops Out SPCA Project Te staff of SPCA Monterey County and Blach Construction – accompanied by four-legged guests – gathered this September to celebrate the topping out of two new buildings that will significantly expand the SPCA’s campus and strengthen its ability to serve the people and animals of Monterey County. Representing Blach’s second major project


for the owner, the project includes the remod- eling of an existing wood-frame structure in


addition to the new buildings. It is expected to be completed in March 2024, approximately one year after breaking ground. Te $13 million three-building project is comprised of approximately 10,000 square feet of new space and 2,500 square feet of remodeled space. Te new Sally Lucas Treatment, Learning and Compassion Building will enable the SPCA’s behavior team to work with dogs presenting challeng- es upon intake. Te remodeled Claire R. Jacobson Learning Center will provide classroom space for kids’ camps and other education programs. While a topping out – a ceremonial event whereby the final steel beam is hoisted and placed a structure – normally includes the project owner and construction crew’s signing of the beam, many SPCA employees’ dogs also had their paw prints immortalized.


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