The Official Newsletter of LUSARDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Fall 2020

The Official Newsletter of LUSARDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Fall 2020

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Top 400 Contractors COVID-19 Challenges New Hires Project Updates Northern California

San Diego Architectural Awards 2020 Orchids & Onions: Interiors – Orchid Winner Fit Plunge!

Fit Athletic Club Interior Locker Room

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Fit Athletic Club is located in Mission Beach in the newly renovated historic Plunge pool building.

The new contemporary design features floor-to-ceiling glass walls and ocean views.

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Lusardi Updates FDA Lenexa Preconstruction Update Challenged Athletes Los Patrones Business Park The Campus Del Dios Academy Safety Update Northern California

TOP 400 CONTRACTORS #362 Lusardi Construction was recognized as one of the Top 400 Largest Construction Contractors in 2020!

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Operations Update Ramblings from Kansas…

I am sitting in Lenexa, Kansas at our soon to be complete FDA Laboratory. The activity on-site is furious as we are conducting punch walks with the GSA and FDA personnel responsible for accepting the facility. Commissioning work is underway, making sure all the components in the facility are functioning as designed and are “good to go.” Final touch-up painting and cleaning personnel are moving through the building like ants at a picnic.

Security alarms are blaring in a somewhat regular pace as the FPS security personnel test out the system. It is like a movie or commercial where the prime character is still while the world spins around him/her in fast-forward.

I haven’t ventured out to the project sites the way I used to due to COVID-19 concerns and protocols, and that bothers me. The energy on the jobsite is exhilarating and contagious. It draws at the soul of anyone who truly loves everything construction has to offer. It is the culmination of a lot of hard work and coordination that occurs in the office by a lot of folks who don’t normally get to visit the jobsite. For those who get to work on the jobsite everyday – cherish that opportunity and become a part of those who are in the fast-forward mode. For those who work in places other than the jobsite – try to visit when you can. It will do your soul good.

As I watch the whirlwind of bodies around me, two things are at the forefront of my mind: First, we are (unfortunately) entering our 7th month of COVID-19 influence. I continue to be amazed at how we are reacting to the various requirements

that continue to come from every jurisdiction we operate in, and at the same time, continue to maintain a very high level of efficiency and quality. Temperature checks, sanitizing stations, frequent wipe downs of high-touch surfaces… not dynamics we expect to see in our daily life at Lusardi Construction. As a result of those activities, we have been blessed that we have suffered very few positive cases in our ranks, and none have had long-term recovery issues.

Second, we should recognize that COVID-19 has changed the way we look at travel and taking part in the jobsite visits. It is saddening that we cannot visit as often as we would like. It is even more important to understand that those who are onsite are often working on what may well feel like an island with no visitors allowed. A tongue-in-cheek argument can (and probably will) be made that since the usual jobsite visits have been reduced, the efficiency on the jobsite has improved. That may be true, but everyone needs human interaction, especially those who thrive in environments based on teamwork. Let’s make sure we consider this as we continue to support our LUSARDI teammates.

In closing, we would like to extend a well-deserved THANK YOU to everyone for their consideration and determination during these times. We wish everyone the best as we near the end of 2020. Stay safe and protect those around you.

Chris Hess Vice President - Operations

Happy Autumn! news

Lusardi New Hires Madchen Schwenk

HR Generalist Born: Murrieta, CA Work Experience: I have worked in HR for the past 5 years. With experience working in Healthcare at Sharp Healthcare, and Construction/Renewable Energy at Baker Electric/Baker Electric Home Energy.

Fun Facts: I love all things pineapples and Hawaii.

Hobbies: Working out, going to Target, being at the beach!

Jordan Sadowsky

Project Engineer Born: San Diego, CA Work Experience: Worked at Pacific Building Group.

Fun Facts: Played college tennis.

Hobbies: Surfing and snowboarding.

German Fuentes

Project Engineer Born: Riverside, CA Work Experience: Dispatcher at Holliday Rock, Laborer at K & M Contracting Inc. Fun Facts: Former nickname is Germ.

Hobbies: Mount Biking, Videogames, Kayaking.

Nicholas Fougeres

Project Engineer Born: Downer Grove, IL. Raised in San Diego.

Work Experience: Interned at Lennar Homes in Colorado for 2 years.

Fun Facts: I am the first one in my entire family to be American as they are all from France. However, I also speak fluent French.

Hobbies: Spending time on the lake wakeboarding and wakesurfing, skiing, and taking care of my puppy golden retriever named Oakley.

Lusardi Babies Randon Hine and his wife Chelsea are extremely excited to announce the birth of their second daughter, Greta Qwynn Hine.

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Desmond Bergeron and his wife Becky welcomed their first grandchild, Hayden James.

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Al celebrates his 45th Anniversary with Lusardi!

His dedication and commitment over the years is truly remarkable. In fact, he decided to not cut his hair or shave until after covid! Thank you Al for your enthusiasm over the years. We appreciate you!

It’s almost time for the 2021 annual Open Enrollment Period (OEP).

This is a designated time each year where you are allowed to start, stop, or change your health insurance plan. Open Enrollment will start in the beginning of November. This year’s Open Enrollment will look a bit different. Nevertheless, our goal is to make it easy and painless for everyone! Be on the lookout for more details regarding dates and virtual meeting times mid-October. Please understand that Open Enrollment only occurs once a year. If you miss the deadline you will not have health insurance for you or your dependents for the 2021 calendar year.

Please reach out to Madchen Schwenk - MSchwenk@lusardi.com for any questions.

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FDA - Lenexa, KS

Project Description The FDA Lenexa project is a renovation and expansion of an existing 35,000 SF building to approximately 60,000 SF. These improvements include a new mechanical room structure, rooftop equipment penthouse, rooftop equipment screening, additional parking and site improvements, and research and industrial labs inside the building.

This is a full-service laboratory with functions that include testing of foods, feeds, dietary supplements, pesticides, and industrial chemicals.

The interior space also includes laboratory support areas, hazardous materials storage space, approximately 5000 SF of clean room area, and office areas. The user requirements for this facility include emergency backup power, by way of emergency generators, fully redundant HVAC systems, high-purity medical gas systems, and a loading dock space for receiving deliveries. Special systems include closed circuit television, access control throughout the building and a high-end building management and automation system.

Location: Lenexa, KS Architect: HKS Architects Owner: Easterly Government Properties

“The challenge and privilege of working alongside your brother is a great one. For the longest time since we’ve lived apart, Gabe and I always joked that between the two of us, we know everything.

Well, this gave everyone an opportunity to call our bluff, which I’m afraid happened more often than not.” - Michael Halsey “One of the best parts of working together has been when people ask who is older. Or, when we get to introduce each other…no relation.” - Gabe Halsey

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Rendering courtesy of HKS Architects

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Field Manager, Michael Halsey (Left) Senior Project Manager, Gabe Halsey (Right)

Preconstruction Update

Our Preconstruction Department has been humming along all summer bidding projects such as Nash Street Exchange, 2160 Grand, Carlsbad Corporate Parking Structure, another phase for Scripps Encinitas, CHP Tracy rebid, and a remodel of the Rancho Valencia Spa. The bulk of time was spent on our amazing FDA Atlanta project. While we are finding that the construction industry is working at high speed nationwide, we have been able to get solid companies on board for all of these jobs. We are also excited to see projects picking back up and moving forward after the COVID 19 shut down.

Some news on the supply end of things shows a concrete shortage due to cement production being impacted by the rolling black-outs. Steve Venolia at Associated Ready Mix mentioned that it costs $500K to fire the cement production kilns back up after a shut down. Companies are expressing that they are not willing to bring them back up until the power issues are resolved. In real life – this means on a day when the batch plant had booked 6,000 yards of concrete they were only able to supply 2,000 yards. This is because when they typically get 60 loads of cement they are now only receiving 12 – 15. Fortunately, Steve said that as the summer heat passes, we can look forward to a return to normal – hopefully in the next four weeks.

Precon would like to give a shout out to our neighbors over the hill at CORE Contracting, Inc. They have provided reliable work for us since contracting with them on the Cinepolis project in 2016. Both Project Managers and Superintendents consistently give excellent ratings. The Preconstruction team can count on James and the estimating team to come through with competitive bids when called on.

With 14 upcoming projects in the queue, Precon will make sure to provide excellent coverage and ensure a positive outcome for the last quarter of 2020!

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To learn more visit - www.Lusardi.com/News Please join Team Lusardi in empowering individuals with physical disabilities around the world through sports. The mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is intricately tied to the challenges of our time - a global health pandemic, a devastating financial crisis, and ongoing social injustices. These challenges create even greater barriers for individuals with physical disabilities. To change this reality, it will take all of us.

Your donation to our fundraising goal will help provide challenged athletes in financial need with adaptive sports equipment, coaching, and training expenses. Additionally, your gift will support virtual and at-home resources that help challenged athletes of all ages and abilities stay active and motivated, at a time when sports and physical activity are needed more than ever.

Our efforts will help ensure that the most vulnerable population won’t be left behind. We’ll be creating opportunities for challenged athletes to be involved with adaptive sports, fitness, community connections, and inclusion in society’s health and wellness activities.

Liv Stone currently lives in Carlsbad, and was inspired to take up the sport of surfing after attending a CAF sponsored camp. Liv was born without fully developed arms, and since attending the CAF camp has become a world class parasurfing champion.

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Los Patrones Business Park Rancho Mission Viejo, TheoPacific Corporation and Voit Real Estate have partnered to develop one of Orange County’s first multi-tenant commercial-industrial business parks in over a decade. Strategically located in South Orange County, Los Patrones Business Park will provide three brand new multi-tenant buildings, totaling 99,200 SF on 9.36 acres.

Los Patrones Business Park will serve the surrounding communities of Rancho Mission Viejo, Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Mission Viejo. The business park is the first phase of Rancho Mission Viejo’s newest masterplanned commercial development.

“The design assist nature of this project has highlighted how valuable we can be in the early stages of projects.

Between conception and construction there wasn’t even a dollar added to the bottom line.”

Collin Howell Project Manager Location: Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Architect: Architects Orange Owner: TheoPacific Corporation

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The Campus - San Diego Business Park The final building is now complete at The Campus at San Diego Business Park. Designed by Pacific Cornerstone Architects, the 137,000 SF Class A industrial building brings the campus build-out to over 675,000 SF. Pacific Cornerstone Architects and Lusardi Construction were brought on board

by Murphy Development Company to renovate the campus. Murphy purchased the 538,000 SF two-building campus at the San Diego Business

Park in Otay Mesa from Panasonic Corporation of North America.

Murphy originally master planned and developed the project for Sanyo Corporation in 1986 - also built by Lusardi Construction many years ago. The renovation included new landscaping, outdoor amenities, new energyefficient glass, new lobbies, new tenant suites with dock-high and grade doors, and solar system upgrades.

Location: Otay Mesa, CA Architect: Pacific Cornerstone Architects Owner: Murphy Development Company

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Del Dios Academy

Lusardi Construction and HMC Architects broke ground in February on the brand new Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences’ STEM classroom for Escondido Unified School District. The project promotes STEM education and will feature 14 classrooms, four science labs, and two collaborative work-spaces.

The project encompasses a larger transformation to the campus and is funded by proposition E that was passed in 2014. The Design-Build 26,000 SF project is the first step in a comprehensive master plan for Del Dios. The project will modernize the campus and retire 29 portable classroom buildings.

Rendering courtesy of HMC Architects

Fun Facts Concrete: 1,130 Cubic Yards Construction Challenge: Bored electrical conduit from the project to the middle of the existing campus to tie into the existing switchgear. Boring the conduits saved the need to demo and trench through the existing school campus.

Top Subcontractors: Ace Electric and Advance Plumbing

“I believe the reason the project is going so smoothly is because of our field crew on-site! Lance (Project Superintendent) is a superstar, and all the guys we’ve had on-site have done a great job.”

Geir Phillips Project Manager

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Superintendent Lance Rieman

Every year too many construction employees go to work and don’t return home that night due to being injured on the project. We work to have a good life and provide for our families. Returning to our families is one of our most important reasons to be safe. Before you take that short cut, think of your son, daughter, pet or significant other not seeing you. If you are unfamiliar with how to complete a task, ask for help and instruction from your Foreman or Superintendent. Our families are counting on us every day!

We’d like to share more of your families’ pictures wearing LCC gear in future newsletters. Text me your family photo (760)330-1771, e-mail to lbrown@lusardi.com or hand into your Superintendent or Safety Manager.

Many times during my rounds I’m asked, “How are we doing this year?”

So how are we doing this year? Last year we had 7 injuries that required treatment beyond a first aid. This year we have had no injuries beyond First Aid. Our goal is to finish out the year without a recordable injury.

What are “YOU” doing to help us achieve it? Use good common sense, don’t put yourself at risk, don’t take shortcuts and always use your personal protective equipment (PPE). You hold the keys to our success. Being safe isn’t rocket science. If you see something unsafe on a project, say something and address the situation. You can make a difference and help prevent an injury or accident. If someone comes to you to address a safety concern, listen to what the person is saying to you, it may save your life.

Luke Brown Safety Manager

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Northern California - Update Central Station

The 125,000 SF building will include floor to ceiling glass, 31,250 SF floor plates, underground parking garage, multiple patios, rooftop and carport solar arrays, in a park-like setting. In the hub of Sunnyvale, CA the project is surrounded by the Bay Area’s top tech companies including LinkedIn, HP, Google and Twitter. SteelWave is the developer on the project and we are excited to partner on yet another exciting project for the Bay Area.

Pat Timmins, Project Superintendent and team are plowing through COVID constraints and wildfire smoke. The big push on the site is to get things lined up to pave before the rain season!

Location: Sunnyvale, CA Architect: ARC TEC, Inc. Owner: SteelWave LLC

Terra Bella

Silicon Valley is where the world’s largest technology companies live, work, and play. The digital transformation that started there has changed our world - connecting individuals through social media and setting the stage for record breaking employment and the real estate frenzy that is encompassing the San Francisco region. To accommodate the migration of computer engineers and tech savvy employees, construction boomed in the area with a plethora of unique Class A and industrial/creative office spaces. While the large multi-story office buildings are taking shape around the region, increasing rents are squeezing out smaller companies looking for a great space.

Calvano Development seized on a different land opportunity for 1075 Terra Bella, building on a smaller footprint and providing tenants an experience that incorporates culture, technology and physical space. Designed by Arc Tec Architecture the project is a 19,300 SF 2-story Class A warm shell office building with surface parking.

Location: Mountain View, CA Architect: ARC TEC, Inc. Owner: Calvano Development

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Rendering courtesy of ARC TEC, Inc.

“We are seeing lots of activity from our clients asking for budgeting and pricing on various projects. COVID has presented challenges with the approvals and job start processes are taking longer than expected. The AHJ’s (Authority Having Jurisdiction) are all working remotely and figuring out new processes. Most of our staff is still largely working from home.”

Colton Hoge Vice President - Northern California

Sean Smith, Project Manager

Sean began his career at Lusardi Construction in 2015. He is a graduate from Cal State East Bay and received a degree in Business Administration, Finance and Economics. Sean was instrumental in the completion of San Leandro Tech Campus Phase I & II. His ability to work well with others paired with his ambition for construction earned him a promotion as Project Manager. Currently Sean is working on 250 California, a four-story speculative office building in Burlingame.

Sean enjoys playing golf and spending time with his fiancé. The pair are set to be married this month!

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