CHP TRACY

from The Official Newsletter of Lusardi Construction Company - Summer 2023

Excellence in Construction Awards

“CHP Tracy is a another job that we can be very proud of. It demonstrated Lusardi’s ability to take on and deliver complex projects, interfacing with multiple government agencies, and overcoming significant challenges while maintaining positive client relationships and delivering a quality project that exceeds expectations. This facility will serve the CHP and the community for decades to come. It was fantastic to be a part of a project with such a meaningful impact on CHP and its communities.”

AARON MCCOY Project Manager

Project Completion!

The California Highway Patrol, Tracy Facility is a new Area Office encompassing several buildings and site enhancements. The project includes an Administrative Office Building; an Auto Service Building; a combined Radio Vault and Storage Building; and Building D, a combined Storage, Vehicle Evidence Storage and Waste, and Recycling Building. Additionally, there is a Radio Antenna Tower and a Covered Fueling Island. The site improvements comprise a CHP secure parking lot with Solar PV Shade Canopies, emergency back-up generator, a public parking lot, on-site walkways, stormwater treatment areas, frontage improvements with sidewalks, and two drive entrance exits. The 31,300 SF building was built using CMU and is certified LEED Silver.

Building A comprises administrative offices, a dispatch area, a briefing room, an issue room, a staff break room, a public lobby, a conference room, and a locker room. Building B includes an office area, auto service bays, tool storage, service equipment area, parts storage, new and used tire storage, fluids storage, air compressor, and waste oil storage. Building C comprises a radio communications vault that serves as a communication hub for the agency. The 140’ high freestanding communications tower is connected to the Radio Vault via a wave-guide bridge. The Building also has an attached Secure Storage Room. Building D comprises a covered open-air waste and recycling bin storage area, a covered and enclosed Secure Vehicle Evidence Storage Area and additional Secure Storage Rooms.

The new CHP area office serves as the headquarters for officers patrolling the Tracy Triangle area and southwestern San Joaquin County, extending down to the Stanislaus County line and west to Alameda County.

A cutting-edge automotive dealership and service center, Mossy – Chrysler Dodge

Ram and Jeep in Chula Vista, comprised a total area of 54,400 square feet and 283,500 square feet of related site enhancements. The structure was built using a combination of CMU and steel, finished with ACM panels, and incorporates unique dealership finishes. In addition, the project includes a showroom, parts area, storage space, and customer service building.

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Architect: CCBG Architects

Project Manager: Randy Cordova

Superintendent: Trevor Burnett

Superintendent: Josh Baroni

MOSSY – CHRYSLER DODGE RAM AND JEEP

“The CDR+J Dealership project was a testament to a great client and valued team working together towards a common goal. The Mossys, CCBG Architects, and Lusardi started the preconstruction process amid the market volatility and were able to complete the project on budget and schedule. The trust and communication that the team shared fueled the project’s success!”

MERCEDES-BENZ HOUSE OF IMPORTS

The House of Imports in Buena Park, Orange County, boasts a brand-new three-story luxury auto dealership for MercedesBenz enthusiasts. The facility spans approximately 242,000 SF and features a service center, car wash, detail bays, and elevated parking decks. The structure comprises a combination of pre-cast concrete, CMU, tilt-up concrete, and structural steel, with the most extensive panel weighing over 331,000 pounds and the most considerable footing measuring 390 cubic yards. A wall system made of aluminum louvers/fins, designed for architectural purposes, extends along the frontage facing the freeway.

SPARC+ Architecture Studios designed the project, which required a 7-acre update of the entire site to meet fire code, grading, stormwater, and utility requirements. The original site was constructed 50 years ago, and despite several development projects since then, unresolved issues came to light during the planning phase for this project.

Location: Buena Park, CA

Architect: Sparc+

Project Manager: Geir Phillips

Superintendent: Lance Rieman

Superintendent: Chris Wood

Audi Calabasas

The Audi Calabasas project involved enhancing and redesigning the current showroom, demolishing the existing service drive and service bays, constructing a new service drive with expanded auto service bays, adding rooftop inventory parking, reconfiguring the site plan by relocating the western driveway entrance, and improving site lighting and landscape aesthetics. Throughout the construction process, the entire dealership, including the sales team, service riders area, and service shop, remained operational.

The project presented significant logistical challenges due to the site layout. To address this, the construction was divided into three phases for the site work, two phases for the interior/shell remodeling, and two phases for the construction of the service shop and parking deck. Coordinating each stage seamlessly with the next posed considerable challenges.

Location: Calabasas

Architect: Whitfield Associates

Project Manager: Rob Linnett

Superintendent: Steve Broyles

“A tough job with demanding clients. Success of the project was a result of a great construction team and unwavering perseverance by all parties involved.” on March 8th, acknowledging the tremendous power of women. Amidst the solid structures and metallic framework, we take a moment to honor the women who contribute to the construction industry. Their unwavering dedication and tireless work do not go unnoticed. Together, we are building a brighter future, establishing the foundations that empower future generations.

WIC Week™, also known as Women in Construction Week™, originated in 1998 by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). Over the years, this event has grown and expanded, celebrating and promoting the crucial role of women in the construction industry.

“The theme for this year, ‘Many Paths, One Mission,’ profoundly resonates with me as I witness the diverse journeys women have embarked upon to achieve the same objective: strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry.” -Marcella, Marketing Manager

As we honored International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week, we came together for a special jobsite tour at the Double Peak Kindergarten building in San Marcos. This gathering aimed to recognize and express gratitude for the remarkable contributions of women, both on a global scale and within the construction industry. We extend our sincere appreciation to Trevor and Tyler for providing the Lusardi Ladies with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the site.

Construction Economics

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

The dollar value of total construction put-in-place showed a monthly escalation rate of +1.2% in April, according to the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s seasonally adjusted data. On a yearly basis, total construction was 7.2% higher than in April 2022. Yearly private sector construction rose 4.9%, while public work was up 16.5%. Nonresidential construction in the private market rose 31.2% over the past year, while public nonresidential work rose 16.8%.

Non-Seasonally Adjusted Total Construction

Plywood prices fell 0.2% in April, following a decrease of 0.9% in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’producer price index. The annual index sits at -23.9%. Prices for the most popular species of 2x4s are down 23.5% from June 2022’s level, while monthly prices experienced a 0.2% decrease, according to ENR’s data. ENR’s 20-city average monthly price for plyform fell 1% in June, while yearly prices are down 3.6%.