MAKING MOVES


Blach Breaks Ground on New Piner High School Building Santa Rosa City Schools recently cel- ebrated the groundbreaking of a new Classroom Building to serve seventh and eighth grade students at Piner High School. Te project, which is being de- livered by the design-build team of Blach Construction and Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, is being delivered on an expedited timeframe as the campus transitions to include both junior high and senior high programs for the 2026- 27 school year.


Te new 16,000 square-foot, two-story building will feature 11 standard class- rooms, one dedicated science classroom, all-access restrooms, and essential sup- port spaces. Emphasizing a conducive learning environment, the facility will provide abundant natural light, supe- rior indoor air quality, state-of-the-art technology and seamless connections to an outdoor learning courtyard. Te new building and its dedicated courtyard will create a distinct and secure area


Skanska Begins New Cargo Facilities Project at SFO Skanska recently broke ground on new cargo facilities at San Francisco Interna- tional Airport (SFO). Tis project aims to meet growing cargo demands and enhance operational efficiency and safety. Te development includes a 95,000


square-foot cargo area, 25,000 square feet of mezzanine office space, and a separate 17,000 square-foot Ground Service Equipment maintenance facility. Key features of the project include


sustainable elements such as PV solar panels, battery storage systems, and EV-capable infrastructure. Tere is also a strong emphasis on natural lighting and the use of sustainable materials. Skanska is employing innovative construction


methods to overcome challenges like height restrictions and outdated under- ground utilities. Additionally, the project is committed to promoting local business involvement, workforce development,


and integrating public art. Delivered through a design-build


approach with Woods Bagot as the archi- tect, the project is slated for completion in early 2028.


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on campus specifically for the younger students, providing them with their own space while maintaining connectivity to the broader campus. The project is utilizing Folia, the


proprietary prefabricated classroom building solution available exclusively through Blach, QKA and GPLA, Inc. Structural Engineers and Builders. Te Division of State Architect (DSA) pre- checked design expedites the design, approval, and construction processes,


while providing modern, sustainable, and flexible learning environments. “Project team collaboration, combined


with the efficiency of the Folia system, will be instrumental in meeting the am- bitious timeline for Piner High School’s new classroom building,” added Blach Project Executive Amber Emery. “We are proud to be part of a project that will have a positive impact on the students and the Santa Rosa community during this time of transition.”


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