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Top Project Starts Feature Story: Top CA Project Starts 2009: ENR Top Lists for 2010: Click below for earlier CA editions: |
| Rank | Name of Project | Construction Valuation ($ Mil.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, San Francisco Owner: University of California, San Francisco GC: DPR Construction Inc. CM: Alfa Tech Cambridge Group Architect: Anshen + Allen Start Date: 2009 | Expected Completion Date: 4th Quarter/2013 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED gold Description: With increased inpatient and outpatient demand, a new multidisciplinary campus is being built that combines a children’s hospital, comprehensive cancer center and women’s health center into a single complex. |
$1,600.00 |
| 2 | San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco Owner: City & County of San Francisco GC: Webcor Builders, San Mateo Architect: Fong & Chan Architects, San Francisco Start Date: October 2009 | Expected Completion Date: March 2015 Seeking LEED Certification: Seeking LEED gold Description: The 448,000-sq-ft steel moment frame structure, two levels below grade and eight levels above, includes a mechanical penthouse and 284 beds, 14 operating rooms and a Level-1 trauma care center. |
$887.40 |
| 3 | Kaiser Permanente Fontana Replacement Hospital, Fontana Owner: Kaiser Permanente, Oakland GC: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Newport Beach Architect: HMC Architects, Ontario Start Date: May 2009 | Expected Completion Date: Fall 2013 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: Project includes a 262-bed template hospital with operating rooms, imaging, labor and delivery rooms and emergency department bays, as well as a medical office building, utility plant and parking structure. |
$700.00 |
| 4 | San Diego Airport – Terminal 2 West Building / Airside Expansion, San Diego Owner: San Diego Regional Airport Authority GC: Turner/PCL Construction Services, Inc./Flatiron Architect: HNTB Start Date: July 2009 | Expected Completion Date: January 2013 Seeking LEED Certification: LEED silver under the LEED NC 2.2 rating system Description: Expanded terminal will include 10 new boarding gates and revamped roadway system outside of the terminal on the airport’s west side, as well as additional restaurants and shops. |
$470.00 |
| 5 | Kaiser Permanente, Orange County Medical Center, Anaheim Owner: Kaiser Permanente, Oakland GC: Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Irvine Architect: Cannon Design, Los Angeles Start Date: May 2009 | Expected Completion Date: August 2012 Seeking LEED Certification: Parking structure is being built for LEED silver Description: The seven-story, 314-bed, 482,000-sq-ft replacement hospital project also includes a 56,000-sq-ft support building as well as a 23,000-sq-ft central plant. |
$350.00 |
| 6 | CHOC Children’s Hospital Patient Care Tower II, Orange Owner: CHOC Children’s, Orange GC: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Newport Beach CM: Jacobs, Cypress Architect: FKP Architects, Houston Start Date: September 1, 2009 | Expected Completion Date: December 2012 Seeking LEED Certification: No, but in response to the community and regional environment, the building incorporates environmental health principles and sustainable building guidelines Description: The project entails construction of a new 425,000-sq-ft patient tower with one basement level and seven upper levels as well as a chiller room, penthouse and helistop. |
$273.00 |
| 7 | Solyndra, Front End Manufacturing Facility (phase I), Fremont Owner: Solyndra, Inc, Fremont GC: Rudolph and Sletten, Redwood City CM: Aequitas Constructors, San Francisco Architect: CH2M Hill, Portland, Oregon / STUDIOS Architecture, San Francisco Start Date: September 2009 | Expected Completion Date: September 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, silver rating for office building Description: Phase one of the new thin-film solar panel manufacturing facility will contain 609,000 sq ft of manufacturing plant floor area, utility and support space, shipping and receiving and office areas. |
$240.00 |
| 8 | Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley, Castro Valley Owner: Sutter Health, Sacramento GC: DPR Construction, Redwood City CM: DPR Construction, Redwood City Architect: Devenney Group, Phoenix Start Date: June 2009 | Expected Completion Date: June 2012 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED NC 2.2 silver Description: Construction consists of a seven-story, 230,000-sq-ft hospital providing 130 acute care beds and 34 beds for universal care service, an emergency department, trauma center, urgent care, OB and neurosciences. |
$200.00 |
| 9 | Defense Fuel Storage Facility, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego Owner: U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego GC: Nova Group, Inc./Underground Construction Co., Inc., a Joint Venture CM: Nova Group, Inc./Underground Construction Co., Inc., a Joint Venture Architect: Burns and McDonnell, Kansas City, MO Start Date: March 2009 | Expected Completion Date: July 2012 Seeking LEED Certification: LEED silver Description: Project will replace fuel storage tanks for the Navy at Defense Fuel Supply Point and will include multi-product fuel storage tanks, fuel distribution piping, pumphouse, fuel oil reclamation facilities and a lube oil storage and dispensing system. |
175.00 |
| 10 | Interstate 215-Segments 1 and 2, San Bernardino Owner: San Bernardino Associated Governments, San Bernardino GC: Skanska-Rados, A Joint Venture CM: Jacobs, Cypress Start Date: October 19, 2009 | Expected Completion Date: October 23, 2013 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: The project, located on I-215 from south of Rialto Avenue to north of SR-259, includes 17 new bridges, 20,800 lf of cast-in-place concrete retaining walls, 2,370 lf of mechanically stabilized embankment walls, 80,250 cy of concrete pavement and 88,600 tons of AC pavement. |
$154.27 |
| 11 | Methodist Hospital of Southern California Patient Tower, Arcadia Owner: Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Arcadia GC: McCarthy Building Companies, Newport Beach CM: Jacobs Engineering, Pasadena Architect: NTD Architecture, San Diego Start Date: January 2009 | Expected Completion Date: October 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: The tower is not seeking third party certification for sustainability, but the design does bring nature indoors with open-air atriums, natural lighting and green spaces Description: The 154,490-sq-ft project will include an emergency department on the first floor, a 20-bed ICU and pharmacy on the second floor, 40 medical/surgical beds each on the third, fourth and fifth floors, and support services on the basement level. |
$140.47 |
| 12 | San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Building, San Francisco Owner: San Francisco Department of Public Works, Project Management Bureau GC/ CM: Webcor Builders, San Mateo Architect: KMD Architects, San FranciscoAssociate Architect: Stevens & Associates, San Francisco Start Date: October 2009 | Expected Completion Date: April 2012 Seeking LEED Certification: This project is to exceed LEED platinum rating, making the PUC building one of the most sustainable urban office building in the country Description: The new administration building for the SFPUC will consist of a 13-story, 277,000-sq-ft office tower with one subterranean level. |
$140.00 |
| 13 | Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Package 5, Camp Pendleton Owner: NAVFAC, San Diego GC: Harper Construction Co., Inc., San Diego Architect: Cass/Sowatsky/Chapman & Associates, San Diego Start Date: December 2009 | Expected Completion Date: June 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED platinum Description: Design-build of four new bachelor enlisted quarters, including separate activity buildings and furniture, fixtures and equipment. |
$137.60 |
| 14 | BART Fremont Central Park Subway, Fremont Owner: Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Oakland GC: Shimmick/Skanska JV, Oakland Start Date: August 2009 | Expected Completion Date: March 2013 Description: The construction contract includes a mile-long subway beneath Fremont Central Park, an embankment for future BART trackways, two ventilation structures and relocation of facilities within the park. |
$136.75 |
| 15 | Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Package 1, Camp Pendleton Owner: NAVFAC, San Diego GC: Harper Construction Co., Inc., San Diego, Architect: Cass/Sowatsky/Chapman & Associates, San Diego Start Date: February 2009 | Expected Completion Date: November 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED silver Description: Design-build project consists of five new bachelor enlisted quarters, including separate activity buildings and furniture, fixtures and equipment. |
$122.28 |
| 16 | CSU Fullerton Student Housing Phase III, Fullerton Owner: California State University, Fullerton GC: PCL Construction Services, Inc., Glendale Architect: Steinberg Architects, Los Angeles Start Date: April 2009 | Expected Completion Date: July 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED gold Description: The scope of work consists of 1,056 residential beds in a double occupancy room configuration, distributed in five five-story buildings. |
$121.00 |
| 17 | California ISO Headquarters & Operating Center, Folsom Owner: California Independent System Operator, Folsom GC: Clark Design Build of California, Oakland CM: Vanir Construction Management Inc., Sacramento Architect: Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects, Sacramento Start Date: April 2009 | Expected Completion Date: January 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: The project is on target for LEED gold certification Description: The new 278,000-sq-ft building will include a renewable power education center and a smart grid lab to showcase high-tech ways to conserve energy and tap consumer-controlled demand response. |
$110.00 |
| 18 | John Wayne Airport Terminal C & Terminal A&B Improvements, Orange County Owner: John Wayne Airport, Orange County. Located in an unincorporated area of the county, between Irvine, Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. GC: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Newport Beach CM: Arcadis/Pinnacle One, Irvine / PM: Parsons, Pasadena Architect: Gensler, Newport Beach Start Date: July 2009 | Expected Completion Date: August 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: Project includes construction of a new three-level, 280,000-sq-ft terminal with six bridged aircraft gates and new facilities for commuter/regional jets. |
$102.30 |
| 19 | Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center Expansion, Long Beach Owner: Isabel Duff, Director, VA Medical Center, VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach/ Bob Clifton, Project Manager, VA Construction & Facilities Management, Vallejo GC: S. J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc., Costa Mesa CM: Department of Veterans Affairs Architect: Lee, Burkhart, Liu, Inc., Marina del Rey Start Date: January 2009 | Expected Completion Date: June 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED silver standards to meet the government requirements Description: The 209,000-sq-ft expansion includes a 24-bed inpatient/outpatient blind rehabilitation center; an outpatient clinic, emergency department and pharmacy; and an educational resource and conference center. |
$100.00 |
| 20 | University of California at Berkeley Student Athlete High Performance Center, Berkeley Owner: University of California at Berkeley GC: Hunt Construction Group, San Francisco CM: Hunt Construction Group, San Francisco Architect: HNTB, Los Angeles Start Date: January 2009 | Expected Completion Date: September 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED certified Description: A 140,000-sq-ft, two-story building on the west side of California Memorial Stadium will contain space for strength and conditioning training, team offices, conference and support spaces, laundry, video services and an academic center. |
$95.00 |
| 21 | Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Package 6, Camp Pendleton Owner: NAVFAC, San Diego GC: Harper Construction Co., Inc., San Diego Architect: Cass/Sowatsky/Chapman & Associates, San Diego Start Date: December 2009 | Expected Completion Date: March 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED platinum Description: Design-build project includes three new bachelor enlisted quarters including activity buildings and furniture, fixtures and equipment. |
$90.26 |
| 22 | South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, San Diego Owner: International Boundary & Water Commission GC: PCL Construction, Inc. Start Date: January 2009 | Expected Completion Date: March 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: The second phase build-out of the plant is designed to provide for an average daily flow of 25 million gallons per day. |
$88.61 |
| 23 | LAUSD South LA High School #3, Los Angeles Owner: LAUSD, Los Angeles GC: Clark Construction Group- California, LP, Costa Mesa Architect: CSOA, Marina Del Ray Start Date: June 2009 | Expected Completion Date: August 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Project is built under CHPS standards Description: Construction of a new high school includes a gym, classrooms, parking structure, central plant and a full-size athletic track and football field. |
$86.00 |
| 24 | Nursing and Science/Math Complex, Riverside Community College, Riverside Owner: Riverside Community College District, Riverside GC: Barnhart Balfour Beatty CM: Barnhart Balfour Beatty Architect: gkkworks, Irvine Start Date: September 2009 | Expected Completion Date: September 2011 Description: Construction includes a 37,000-sq-ft, two-story nursing building and an 88,000-sq-ft, four-story science/math building, plus a cafe, healing garden and administrative offices. |
$85.00 |
| 27 | Tesla Treatment Facility, Tracy Owner: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco GC: PCL Civil Constructors, Inc., Tempe, Ariz. Start Date: April 2009 | Expected Completion Date: November 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED silver for the administration/operations building Description: Project consists of a new 315 mgd treatment facility using ultra-violet disinfection and new chemical feed facilities. |
$82.38 |
| 28 | South Placer Adult Correctional Facility, Roseville Owner: County of Placer, Auburn GC: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Roseville CM: Vanir, Sacramento Architect: HDR, Sacramento Start Date: August 2009 | Expected Completion Date: October 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED silver Description: The 191,000-sq-ft facility includes housing units for 390 inmates, food service, administrative offices, medical suite and site development to accommodate 142 stalls for parking. |
$81.60 |
| 29 | South Region High School #12, Los Angeles Owner: Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles GC: Suffolk Construction, Irvine CM: Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles Architect: MVE Institutional, Irvine Start Date: September 2009 | Expected Completion Date: March 2012 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, this project is certified by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Description: The new 2,025-student high school consists of 75 classrooms, divided into four small learning communities, as well as a library, gymnasium and multipurpose room. |
$75.50 |
| 30 | Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills Owner: Providence Holy Cross GC: Swinerton Builders, Orange County Architect: HMC Architects Start Date: May 2009 **Swinerton took over construction at 38% complete Expected Completion Date: December 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: The hospital tower expansion is 120,000 sq ft spanning more than four floors and a basement (or garden level) and includes the remodel of the 11,000-sq-ft main entrance and food service/dining areas. |
$75.00 |
| 31 | UCSC Biomedical Sciences Facility, Santa Cruz Owner: University of California at Santa Cruz GC: Devcon Construction, Inc. Milpitas Architect: EHDD Architect, San Francisco Start Date: August 2009 | Expected Completion Date: November 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED silver Description: The project consists of a 94,700-sq-ft, four-story steel building with one story below grade constructed on two existing paved parking lots, located in the Science Hill area of the central campus. |
$70.00 |
| 32 | Marine Recruitment Barracks Complex, San Diego Owner: NAVFAC, San Diego GC: Harper Construction Co., Inc., San Diego Architect: Cass/Sowatsky/Chapman & Associates, San Diego Start Date: December 2009 | Expected Completion Date: June 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED gold; green consultant is The Ecologic Studio Description: Design-build construction of a physical conditioning recruit barracks, recruit training barracks, a sports medicine and reconditioning therapy clinic and furniture, fixtures and equipment. |
$65.52 |
| 33 | Temecula Civic Center, Temecula Owner: City of Temecula GC: Edge Construction, Escondito Architect: Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto Architects, Redding Start Date: February 2009 | Expected Completion Date: November 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: City Hall is scheduled for LEED gold Description: Project consists of 100,000 sq ft of city offices and community rooms, a 450-space parking structure (with PV arrays on shade structures on the top level) and a community-focused civic plaza. |
$65.00 |
| 34 | San Bernardino Juvenile Detention and Assessment Facility, San Bernardino Owner: County of San Bernardino GC: Sundt Construction, San Diego Architect: Arrington-Watkins Architects, Phoenix Start Date: March 2009 | Expected Completion Date: March 2011 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: Project includes three 80-bed housing units and one 40-bed housing unit, classrooms, common areas, exercise areas, intake/booking, administration office, warehouse and kitchen. |
$58.78 |
| 35 | Soka University of America, New Performing Arts Center and Associated Academic Facilities, Aliso Viejo Owner: Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo GC: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Newport Beach Architect: ZGF Architects LLP, Los Angeles Start Date: January 2009 | Expected Completion Date: October 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: Registered for LEED-NC 2.2 gold Description: Project includes a 48,000-sq-ft, 1,200-seat Performing Arts Center, and an adjacent four-level Academic Building with 11 classrooms, 29 faculty offices, 150-seat black-box theater and dressing rooms. |
$57.00 |
| 36 | UC San Diego Health Sciences Graduate Student Housing, La Jolla Owner: University of California at San Diego GC: Webcor Builders, San Mateo Architect: Valerio Dewalt Train, Chicago Start Date: March, 2009 | Expected Completion Date: December, 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: Yes, LEED silver Description: Project, which will form the terminus to the future academic mall, consists of 225 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit. |
$56.25 |
| 37 | Monarch Village Senior Housing, Daly City Owner: American Senior Living, Santa Ana GC: Nibbi Brothers General Contractors, San Francisco Architect: GMPA Architects, Santa Monica Start Date: February 2009 | Expected Completion Date: October 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: The 208-unit, five-story building includes below-ground parking, kitchen, dining room, spa, fitness center and administrative offices all above a ground-floor, 15,000-sq-ft Walgreens. |
$56.00 |
| 38 | I-880/High Street Bridge Replacement, Oakland Owner: Caltrans GC: Flatiron Start Date: November 2009 | Expected Completion Date: November 2011 or April 2012 (depending on weather) Description: Scope of this Phase 2 Seismic Retrofit Program project is to remove and replace existing parallel bridges on I-880 over High Street. The existing structure is vulnerable to damage in the event of a major earthquake. |
$50.65 |
| 39 | Solyndra, Back End and Equipment Building, Fremont Owner: Solyndra, Inc., Fremont GC: Rudolph and Sletten, Redwood City CM: Aequitas Constructors, San Francisco Architect: CAS Architects, Inc., Mountain View Start Date: September 2009 | Expected Completion Date: June 2010 Seeking LEED Certification: No Description: Project is a 507,000-sq-ft facility built for equipment manufacturing, tool build and testing, with support offices on the first and second floors. |
$50.00 |
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