We deliver complex projects that power vibrant communities.
San Diego Community College District Mesa College Math and Natural Sciences Building
THE GAFCON WAY
Gafcon is committed to the communities where we build. In fact, our mission statement is “we deliver complex projects that power vibrant communities.” This is what we designate as the “Gafcon Way” and a core value that each Gafcon employee lives and breathes. Gafcon demonstrates our unique culture by going beyond traditional corporate shared values. We live by tribal codes to attract driven individuals who make client objectives their top priority, striving for perfection in every step of the process.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College Learning Resource Center
FIRM OVERVIEW
Anticipate the unexpected, achieve the remarkable: this is the model by which all Gafcon’s services are founded.
Since 1987, we have ensured the success of our public and private sector clients through our deep expertise and personal attention that is unique to a family-founded business. Our process is as distinctive and inspiring as the projects we deliver. Our stateof-the-art tools in virtual and augmented reality, sophisticated scheduling, and cost control systems drive our services to a new, experiential level.
Gafcon’s teams consistently focus on an Owner’s best interests. Our technology and management tools maximize the value in every investment. Every goal is achieved by adhering to The Gafcon Way: a process that ensures transparency, facilitates confident decision-making, and constantly strives for perfection. Our people, our technology, and our processes are unique within the industry. Combined, they are a driving force that delivers success.
Whatever Gafcon’s role and whatever the project, we recognize it is ultimately about people: the client, the public, and the experts who lend their knowledge to collaboratively deliver the complex projects that power our vibrant communities. As a firm, we cultivate passion, empathy, and curiosity. This results in professionals who have the right solution to manage any challenge. That solution is Gafcon.
GAFCON SERVICES
Since 1987, Gafcon has been representing Owners to provide construction program and project management services. Our experience enables us to provide meaningful solutions to Owners in:
MANAGEMENT
· Program Management
· Project Management
· Construction Management
· Preconstruction
· Peer and Constructability Reviews
· Scheduling
· Estimating
· Budgeting, Planning, and Programming
· Contractor & Community Outreach
REAL ESTATE ADVISORY
· Entitlement Planning
· Market & Economic Feasibility
· Proformas & Cost Analysis
LABOR RELATIONS
· Labor Compliance
· Project Labor Agreement
· Skilled and Trained
· Local Hire/Outreach and DBE Services
CLAIMS
· Delay, Disruption, and Critical Path
· Contract Default & Termination
· Damage Assessments
· Expert Witness
Comprehensive PM/CM services to deliver dynamic projects. MANAGEMENT
Gafcon Management takes command of multilayered projects by applying decades of specialized experience. We leverage technology and management tools and processes to ensure transparency and facilitate confident decision-making while never losing sight of an owner’s objectives and perspective.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Having contributed to the success of more than $50B in public and private programs, Gafcon Management has developed an incredible depth of strategic resources that support program objectives to deliver value long after a program is complete. Every program is unique, so we tailor our services to meet the specific goals of our clients. Whether it is day-to-day management or staff augmentation support, we have the program management expertise required. We endeavor to ensure facilities continue to operate with economy and efficiency, and our collaboration creates a positive impact within the community.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Gafcon Management proudly employs leading professionals in construction project management—tenacious perfectionists committed to lifelong learning. These creative strategists unearth cost savings and preemptively mitigate challenges to achieve the vision. Our project managers leverage our in-house industry experts in crucial areas such as constructability, cost management, scheduling, and construction technology to add value without adding cost.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Grossmont College Griffin Center
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Our construction managers have walked thousands of construction sites to safeguard our clients’ visions and validate quality through a collaborative approach. Through the execution of detailed constructability, peer, and value engineering reviews, as well as a host of other proven Gafcon processes, we reduce risk, encourage safety, and foster a collaborative environment focused on a single goal: yours.
PROJECT CONTROLS
Gafcon Management applies robust technologies with automated business logic and ondemand performance reporting. We ensure the right people are in place to identify, set, and manage expectations, while having the resources to effectively mitigate risks that could adversely affect desired outcomes. We continue to build upon program control foundations such as scope planning and management, cost and fund management, change management, schedule management, and risk management in order to deliver a comprehensive assessment of any program or project.
BUDGETING
Our proprietary budget software provides detailed, accurate project budgets designed specifically for early budget development. Unlike our competitors, we do not use a general rule-of-thumb estimating process to create budgets. We perform a detailed analysis of the proposed project to understand use, siting, and projected square footage using more than 1,000 different parameters that contribute to our budget development to keep projects on track and on budget.
SCHEDULING
One of the most critical components of planning and construction, Gafcon Management’s scheduling starts with the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule. Your project is a journey, and a high-quality CPM schedule plays many roles, including prophet, guide, and historian. Your schedule looks ahead to proactively identify challenges, advocate efficiency, and communicate potential delays or disruptions. It provides a record of lessons learned as the project progresses and can also assist in quantifying damages after project completion.
COST ESTIMATING
Whether your project is public or private, large or small, every tool at hand is required to keep it financially on track. Gafcon Management considers the latest industry trends, accounts for inflation, and utilizes a database built upon costs from real projects to develop quality estimates to project costs. We review contractor change orders to ensure they reflect realistic industry costs. Our cost reviews during construction can save up to 20% of the potential cost of changes and aid in maintaining a project’s financial health.
Tailoring solutions to build your vision through our integrated services.
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Cuyamaca College Student Services Building
MANAGEMENT (CONT.)
PEER & CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW
The cost saving methods employed by Gafcon Management during design and construction reduce risk, time, and cost impacts through detailed peer and constructability reviews and value engineering. Our design review processes significantly lessen the number of post-design Requests For Information(RFIs) and can detect clashes and design coordination challenges during the design evolution. It allows us to mitigate the costs and time impacts of change orders.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (PMIS)
Projects and programs require a sole source of truth where the entire team can track all facilities and construction activities. Gafcon Management has developed key configurations inside technology solutions to portray the progression of your project in real-time with visibility into cost, scope, and schedule. We are technology agnostic and partner with software companies to leverage best-in-class solutions for each client’s needs to support the entire lifecycle of a project—from concept and construction through ongoing operations and maintenance.
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)/VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (VDC)
Gafcon Management can “build” your project before it is built. Leveraging BIM and VDC technology minimizes surprises and risk once it enters the construction stage and increases quality and efficiency for the life of your project. This technology enables effective multidisciplinary constructability reviews and value engineering and facilitates the development of realistic cost and schedule reduction strategies to prepare the entire team before groundbreaking.
COMMUNITY & CONTRACTOR OUTREACH
Gafcon Management provides clients with strategic, well-executed communication programs that incorporate every form of outreach, including well-designed and user-friendly websites, newsletters, reports and specialty publications, performance dashboards, and well-organized events. We are committed to proactively telling the story of each client’s accomplishments while building and maintaining public trust and confidence. We excel in working collaboratively with community advisory and oversight boards and groups to move forward publicly funded projects. Our seasoned communications staff provides everything from strategic member recruitment and management of meeting agendas and activities to presentations and meeting minutes, as well as ensuring full compliance and transparency with state requirements that support these important, valued advisory groups.
REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES
Expertise across the full spectrum of planning and realization for visionary environments with a focus on People, Purpose, Planet, Profit.
With decades as investors, owner’s representatives, general partners, and managing members for billions of dollars in real estate development projects, we are endowed with a singular understanding of the challenges and advantages inherent in complex placemaking.
PLANNING/PROGRAMMING
Our approach is to process the project through feasibility, technical studies, planning, financial structuring, design, entitlements, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout. We will develop a collaborative planning and entitlement process within the economic requirements of a project to provide the means to successfully navigate land use.
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND PRO FORMA
We compare the potential of the development to the land purchase and acquisition costs, permit and review costs, construction costs, insurances, closing costs, and more to determine whether the benefits of a completed development will outweigh the initial costs invested.
REAL ESTATE ADVISORY
We collaborate with leading economists, industry experts, and seasoned financial professionals to construct an accurate account of current and future market forces to inform and guide project development.
FINANCIAL STRUCTURING
The Real Estate Advisory team defines the financial framework for the development to include financial performance, funding requirements, funding opportunities, and financial strategies to execute the vision of the project.
The Port of San Diego Seaport San Diego
LABOR RELATIONS
Helping owners navigate labor compliance complexity while strengthening client reputations and community goodwill.
Labor law is a complex, ever-changing landscape. From education to entertainment, affordable housing to public works, each project requires an experienced and knowledgeable labor relations team—one that keeps up-to-date with federal, state, and local requirements to help building owners navigate a constantly evolving field.
When you partner with Gafcon Labor Relations, you receive the collective knowledge of industry experts with critical experience delivering labor consulting services as a collaborative partner—focused on providing long-term solutions that leave a lasting, positive impact on your organization and the community.
Gafcon Labor Relations mitigates risk by ensuring contractors know the rules and regulations prior to starting work on projects. The effectiveness of our custom tools and processes gained us recognition as one of California’s first State-Approved Labor Compliance Programs.
OUR LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES INCLUDE:
· Labor compliance program management, design, implementation, and enforcement
· Project labor agreement / project stabilization agreement management
· Skilled and trained workforce monitoring and compliance
· Disadvantaged Business Enterprise commercially useful function auditing and reporting
· Workforce demographics monitoring and reporting
· Workforce participation monitoring and reporting
· Equal employment opportunity monitoring and reporting
· Community outreach and contractor outreach
· Small, minority, women, disadvantaged, and disabled veteran business enterprise participation outreach
ADAPTIVE REUSE
Managing all aspects of adaptive reuse and renovations to repurpose buildings for viable new uses and modern functions.
Whether adapting an office property to residential or mixed use, renovating a hotel for extended stays, or making the right updates and upgrades to increase the value of an apartment community, Gafcon Adaptive Reuse offers full design, planning, financial, insurance, permitting, construction, and closeout services. You can choose our services a la carte or as a one-stop-shop for all your property needs.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
· Assessments, design, and documentation services
· Conceptual design
· Projected financial return assessment
· Design document preparation; interior and exterior building renderings
· Construction document preparation
· Municipal permit approvals
· Assist and coordinate insurance services (before, during, and post-construction)
CONSTRUCTION
· Jobsite and vendor management
· Schedule and budget conformance
· Construction quality control
· Sitesafety program implementation and management
POST-CONSTRUCTION
· Project closeout
· Establish maintenance protocol and programs
· Monitor and manage warranties
CLAIMS
Rigorously protecting owner and contractor interests to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and out of the courtroom.
DELAY, DISRUPTION, & CRITICAL PATH
Schedule delays can impact budget and productivity—or even terminate a project. Gafcon Claims provides industry-leading solutions to resolve delay issues and develop a critical path. Our experts can also determine effects on schedule and quantify damages related to a dispute.
CONTRACT DEFAULT & TERMINATION
When a construction default happens, we are ready to help. Gafcon Claims analyzes construction default and reduces the impact on the project by resolving disputes, schedule delays, and productivity loss. When damages occur, we analyze and report on the role of each party, identify causes, and recommend remediations.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS
Construction damages can result in increased costs, schedule delays, productivity losses, and construction defects. Gafcon Claims is well-versed in analyzing and quantifying construction claims damages. We perform an analysis to identify potential impacts, such as schedule inefficiencies, change orders, productivity losses, and contract disputes.
EXPERT WITNESS
Our highly qualified experts understand the complex nature of construction mediations, arbitration, and litigation. When Gafcon Claims is called upon to testify, we bring real-world experience to provide clear and defensible testimony, explaining the issues at hand that judges and juries find most convincing.
Sandia Casino Amphitheater The Pueblo of Sandia
OUR LEADERSHIP
ROBIN DUVEEN, CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Leveraging more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Robin possesses a synergy of broad-based construction and development experience with operational expertise that unifies Gafcon’s comprehensive consulting practices. He has a remarkable ability to pair the right resources with our clients’ unique vision, leading to the successful delivery of projects.
BRYAN BENSO, CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Bryan has more than 30 years of experience in various fields, including public capital projects, tribal capital projects, master planning, real estate development, real estate LLC transactions, agency negotiations, and numerous other business acumen verticals. As Co-CEO, Bryan is responsible for driving all growth initiatives at Gafcon PM-CM LLC, ensuring the company’s expansion and success across its comprehensive range of services.
PAUL NAJAR, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL
Paul is an accomplished General Counsel with extensive experience in solving complex issues for public and private companies. He has a “hands on” and collegial approach to supporting company business goals with a focus on practicality, risk management, and results. Paul is highly skilled in negotiations with clients and business partners.
KEN HARMS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Ken brings over 30 years of expertise in business development, marketing, and strategic planning. He oversees the marketing team and leads career development initiatives. Partnering with Marty Glaske, Senior Vice President of Client Development, Ken plays a key role in advancing Gafcon’s growth and business development effort.
Gafcon’s leadership team is comprised of prominent industry experts who play a key role in driving the strategic vision of our firm. They chart the course with purposeful decisions and engage and empower our teams to deliver superior results.
MARTY GLASKE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CLIENT DEVELOPMENT
Marty leverages more than 25 years of experience working with consulting firms, general contractors, and construction managers within both the public and private sectors to define strategic, forward thinking goals for the firm.
DAVID CHUNG, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTHCARE
David has more than 25 years of healthcare development and construction management experience, having managed billions in projects for healthcare facilities nationwide. His expertise includes planning, design, construction management, financial modeling, acquisitions, dispositions, entitlements, portfolio management and complex negotiations.
HEATHER SKAIFE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Heather has worked in the construction field for over 17 years in various roles, including Project Executive and Director of Operations, and Project Manager. Heather has worked in numerous market sectors throughout her career, including public works, education, healthcare, hospitality, and special projects. Heather has managed both public and private projects in general contractor, developer, and owner’s representative capacities.
ANDREW REGENBERG, VICE PRESIDENT, REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES
Andrew is a highly experienced real estate professional with 25 years of expertise. With 7 years at Gafcon, he has gained invaluable insights in financial and real estate advisory services across all asset classes. Andrew specializes in Financial and Market Feasibility, Financial Planning and Analysis, Project Management, Financial Modeling, Project Financing, and Asset Management.
“The Gafcon team is embedded into our District office spaces, creating a transparent and accessible service environment. Gafcon’s background and experience in working on large capital programs has been an invaluable resource in the implementation of our program.”
John A. Roach, E.D., Superintendent (Former) Carlsbad Unified School District
Carlsbad Unified School District Sage Creek High School
EDUCATION
K-12
Gafcon has contributed our expertise to $50B in education bond programs for ten of Southern California’s largest and most prominent K-12 school facilities improvement programs—most of which have taken place within active environments. From program and construction management to labor compliance consulting and technology solutions, Gafcon offers a great depth of resources with unparalleled experience in the K-12 environment.
Grossmont Union High School District
El Capitan High School Event Center
Los Angeles Unified School District
James A. Garfield High School
San Diego Unified School District Logan Memorial
“Gafcon’s flexibility and knowledge of the construction process has been of great value in assisting us in managing our project cost, keeping the project schedule on track, and minimizing impacts to the daily operation of the school.”
Caprice Young, Ed.D. CEO & Superintendent (Former) Magnolia Public Schools
Magnolia Public Schools Magnolia Science Academy
EDUCATION
CHARTER SCHOOLS
Gafcon assists charter school clients to develop and construct mission-focused programs that result in inspired learning environments for students. These progressive facilities require teams well-versed in delivering unique spaces that facilitate innovative learning approaches. At Gafcon, we understand the incredible realm of possibility for charter schools, as well as the rules and regulations regarding construction.
The Accelerated Schools The Accelerated School (TAS)
Grossmont Union High School District Helix High School Performing Arts
San Diego Unified School District Ocean Discovery Institute
The Accelerated Schools The Accelerated Charter Elementary School (ACES)
“Serious professionals provide a quality of service at a high level of efficiency and standard of care, but Gafcon goes far beyond. Not only is their level of preparation and execution unmatched in the profession, but their planning and foresight is nearly unbelievable, leading to an exceptional track record in getting the job done on a timely basis, while keeping the client and CBOC fully informed of all material facts.”
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Grossmont College
Performing and Visual Arts Center
Ken Sobel, CBOC Chairman (Former) Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
EDUCATION
HIGHER EDUCATION
Between education, athletics, research, housing, and critical capital construction programs that keep institutions competitive, the modern academic environment is a perpetual motion machine that never sleeps. Gafcon has partnered with community colleges and universities alike to provide the entire gamut of services, from program and project management to comprehensive capital program management information systems and labor compliance—all while maintaining each District’s ability to deliver superior education.
San Diego Community College District Mesa College Math and Natural Sciences Building
University of California, Los Angeles Weyburn Terrace
Palomar Community College District Palomar College Learning Resource Center
Compton College Student Housing Building
“You can trust Gafcon—that they will work with you. They’ll be your best ally and asset, and trust they are going to be loyal to you and your company.”
Chris and Annie Glenn Seaport Village Tenants and Activists for Save Seaport Village
The Port of San Diego Seaport San Diego
WATERFRONT
Gafcon has been a vital contributor to the revitalization of waterfronts across the world. We delve into communities, seeking unique opportunities to deliver experiential environments to bolster access, use, and enjoyment for locals and tourists alike. The result is a long-lasting and positive impact to the way current and future generations interact with the water.
Zizhu Hi-Tech Development Zone
M.L. Lawrence Trust China Basin Landing
The Port of Los Angeles AltaSea
North Embarcadero Alliance San Diego’s North Embarcadero
The Port of Los Angeles West Harbor
Zizhu Hi-Tech Development Zone
HIGH-RISE / RETAIL / MIXED-USE
The trend of blended space is becoming ever prominent as younger generations seek improved work-life balance. Gafcon brings expertise in master planning and construction consulting for these modern environments, which offer communities a synergy of residential, retail, and commercial space.
Anka Development Alta Tower
Anka Development Aria Tower
The Port of San Diego Seaport San Diego
Port of Los Angeles AltaSea
ADAPTIVE REUSE
Gafcon Adaptive Reuse assists owners by providing every aspect of the re-imaging and renovation of an existing property or community. Whether adapting an office property to residential or mixed use, renovating a hotel for extended stays, or making the right updates and upgrades to increase the value of an apartment community, Gafcon Adaptive Reuse offers full design, planning, financial, insurance, permitting, construction, and closeout services.
Urschel Development Corporation Mission Ridge Apartments
City of Los Angeles Downtown Women’s Center
NorthPointe Development
“The Los Angeles Forum was an iconic venue for decades, and we wanted a firm with Gafcon’s tech-enabled management experience and outstanding industry reputation to handle this renovation.”
John Carr, Vice President – Project Management
Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company The Forum
ENTERTAINMENT / ARENAS
Entertainment venues and arenas are focal points for engaging communities. Gafcon experts understand the intricacies and importance of lighting, sound, and acoustics, as well as the proven ability to work with challenging deadlines to make certain your venue is ready for opening night. Gafcon’s entertainment and arena expertise includes concert venues, performing arts centers, arenas, fairgrounds, museums, and theme parks.
University of California, Los Angeles Pauley Pavilion
The Wende Museum
The Pueblo of Sandia Sandia Casino Amphitheater
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla 75th Anniversary Expansion
“Thank you for all of your help in creating a program that has connected SANDAG to partners that will be instrumental in applying for the grant to fund this program at SANDAG. In addition, this will be the first grant application from within the SANDAG Administration Department.”
Elaine Richardson, Manager of Small Business Development San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Labor Compliance Consulting Services
INFRASTRUCTURE
Gafcon staff specializes in the planning, design, and management of all types of infrastructure/ Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) projects, including water pump stations, sewer and water pipelines, sewage lift stations, pressure reducing stations, and water and wastewater programs. We also provide technology solutions and labor relations for infrastructure programs and projects.
California Department of Transportation I-405 Expansion Oracle Primavera Unifier Implementation
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority San Diego International Airport ADC Program Controls Optimization
City of San Diego Clean Water Program Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pala Band of Mission Indians Pala Casino Spa and Resort
TRIBAL
Gafcon provides holistic services in construction, project, and design management to Native American tribal clients. Our work includes a variety of complex projects delivered within cultural guidelines and tribal building codes, including casinos, hotels, entertainment venues, housing, schools, infrastructure, and many other facets of building needs for each tribe.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians San Manuel Casino
The Pueblo of Sandia Sandia Casino Amphitheater
Jamul Indian Village Jamul Casino
“Gafcon provides to our staff a multi-disciplined approach to projects providing for us greater capacity and capability to deliver projects at the lowest cost and best value.”
City of Coronado
John D. Spreckels Center & Bowling Green
Bill Cecil, Capital Projects Manager (Former) City of Coronado
MUNICIPAL
From critical infrastructure to emergency services facilities, our municipal clients are the key stakeholders responsible for keeping the communities in which we live and work thriving. Gafcon has been a key contributor to ensuring municipalities benefit from quality construction, fair labor, as well as the technology they require to efficiently and successfully manage publicly funded projects.
City of Del Mar Del Mar Civic Center and Town Hall
City of Irvine Great Park
County of San Diego Hall of Justice Courthouse
Trust for Public Land Kellogg Park
“Gafcon’s support was invaluable to the success of our projects! The transparent communications with the public through the bond oversight committee provided the community and taxpayers significant confidence we were living up to our promises. Thanks for the support of you and your staff!”
Barry Jantz, CEO (Retired) Grossmont Healthcare District
Grossmont Healthcare District
HEALTHCARE
As the nature of healthcare continues to evolve, so do the requirements of healthcare facilities. From multi-million-dollar, world-class hospitals to medical office buildings, collaborating with Gafcon’s advanced technology can be a life saver. Gafcon offers services in every phase of construction that assists Owners to achieve project goals.
Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Rady Children’s Hospital
SPECIALTY
Historic monuments, community parks, corporate headquarters, and custom luxury homes are just a few of the projects Gafcon has delivered for our clients. We offer a rare blend of practical experience and strategic acumen to create innovative solutions to the complexities inherent in the delivery of visionary projects.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot
BlueNalu Headquarters and Processing Facility
Private Residence
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla
75th Anniversary Expansion
“Gafcon’s often chosen for larger projects in this corner of the world. They have the resources, and they have a lot of contacts in the community. Gafcon is a nice blend of being large enough to deal with a complex project and also being local enough to feel like a part of the family.”
Charles Castle, CFO (former) Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
