Category: News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 05, 2014

HHCI Nears the Completion of Eagle Canyon Debris Basin

Riverside, CA – August 05, 2014 – HHCI is nearing the completion of the Eagle Canyon Debris Basin located in Cathedral City, California, in an area prone to heavy flood damage. Although the debris basin is not yet complete, Robert Cullen, Chief of Design and Construction Division for the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District stated that “the debris basin is completely functional and essentially we have 100 year protection right now.”

The Eagle Canyon Debris Basin, an 85-foot structure, is capable of retaining up to 185-acre feet of water and 14-acre feet of debris. It can also handle an inflow of water equal to 50-swimming pools every minute.

HHCI is proud to be a key partner with the County of Riverside Flood Control & Water Conservation District on this important project.

Click the link below for CBS coverage of Eagle Canyon Debris Basin’s readiness (where is the link?)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2014

HHCI’s Safety Award Count Reaches 22

Riverside, CA – June 25, 2014 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) earned 2 additional NAVFAC STAR (Safety Through Awards and Recognition) Awards for its outstanding safety performance during the execution of Repair Airfield Lighting System and Signage, MCAS Yuma, AZ and Repair Waste Water Storage Tanks at TAPS 1, 2, and 3, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA. This achievement brings HHCI’s total STAR Safety Award count to a total of 22, having earned 3 within the last month.

The STAR Safety Award provides notable merit to companies which have demonstrated corporate proactive safety procedure throughout the life of a contract and outstanding safety performance during the execution of a project. In order to attain a STAR Safety Award a contractor must complete a project with the below requirements:

• Zero DART incidents throughout the life of the contract
• No significant ($10,000) contractor or government damage for entire length of the contract
• No safety non-compliance notices or stop work orders
• No findings identified during Occupational Safety & Health Administration compliance inspections
• Minimum Overall Above Average performance evaluation – including quality
• Cumulative average score of 90% or better on the contract safety self-evaluation checklist process where required by contract

HHCI is excited to have added 2 additional Safety Awards to its list of project recognitions. “Safety has always been a focus at Hal Hays Construction and we are extremely proud to have our clients recognize our endeavors in safety and project management,” commented Kirby S. Hays, President/CEO for HHCI.

Congratulations to the HHCI Team for keeping true to our safety standards and core values.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2014

HHCI Earns its 20^th STAR Safety Excellence Award

Riverside, CA – May 15, 2014 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) earned its 20^th STAR (Safety Through Awards and Recognition) Award for its outstanding safety performance during the execution of Repair and Upgrade Felix Field Facility 1099 at MCAGCC, Twenty-nine Palms, CA for the Department of the Navy.

“HHCI is honored to have recently received its 20th NAVFAC STAR award. This milestone represents HHCI’s ongoing commitment to excellence in safety for the past several years. HHCI has always strived to be ahead of the curve in all aspects of construction, and this milestone shows that our clients have recognized that effort. I would like to congratulate our entire team on this outstanding achievement, and I look forward to many more accomplishments to come” commented Kirby Hays, President/CEO for HHCI.

The STAR Safety Award provides notable merit to those companies which have demonstrated corporate proactive safety posture throughout the life of a contract and outstanding safety performance during the execution of the project. In order to attain a STAR Safety Award a contractor must complete a project with the below requirements:

• Zero DART incidents throughout the life of the contract
• No significant ($10,000) contractor or government damage for entire length of the contract
• No safety non-compliance notices or stop work orders
• No findings identified during Occupational Safety & Health Administration compliance inspections
• Minimum Overall Above Average performance evaluation – including quality
• Cumulative average score of 90% or better on the contract safety self-evaluation checklist process where required by contract

HHCI is proud to have achieved such a significant safety milestone. Safety is a focus and integral part of every HHCI project. Congratulations to the HHCI Team for this great achievement!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2014

HHCI Awarded $9.2M Facility Construction Project for Caltrans

Riverside, CA – April 28, 2014 – Caltrans awarded Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) a $9.2M contract for the construction of new facility maintenance buildings in El Centro, CA.  Project scope will include: construction site management; SWPPP; excavation and backfill; erosion control; landscaping; irrigation system; class 4 aggregate subbase; asphalt paving; structural concrete; facility construction including reinforcing steel and wall stem; electrical systems; and fencing.

The purpose of the project is to relocate the El Centro Maintenance Station from the intersection of SR-86 and Adams Avenue to a new commercial/industrial site at 1102 Montenegro Way. The new facility will include: a regional office, vehicle maintenance shop, washrack, special programs facility, warehouse, parts departments, fuel island, and covered storage areas, and maintenance office.

HHCI is excited to take part in this facility project and looks forward to providing Caltrans with another on-time and 100% accident-free project completion.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2014

HHCI Earns 4 Top Rankings from DiversityBusiness.com

Riverside, CA – April 28, 2014 – For the fourth consecutive year, HHCI earned 4 top diversity rankings from DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading multicultural business website. For 2014, HHCI was recognized in the following categories:

• #7 Top 100 Native American Owned Businesses in US
• #22 Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in CA
• #169 Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in US
• #453 Top 500 Mid-size Businesses in the US

DiversityBusiness.com is the nation’s primary resource portal for small businesses and large organizational buyers, such as Fortune 1000 Companies, Government Agencies, and College/Universities.

HHCI is proud of its Native American heritage and diverse workforce. For the fourth year in a row, we are honored to be ranked among the ‘Top Contractors’ in the nation, illustrating our industry leadership and award-winning performance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2014

HHCI Earns Exceptional Performance Rating from Southern California Edison

Riverside, CA – April 15, 2014 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) earned an exceptional performance rating from Southern California Edison (SCE) on their maintenance and repair projects, and the firm’s focus on environmental, health, and safety areas. HHCI received exceptional ratings in OSHA and local regulatory compliance and safety reporting processes.

 “[HHCI] always makes every effort to support SCE the best way they can. My personal experience with them has been exceptional all the way”, stated Eddie Villa, SCE Facility Manager. “[They are a] very professional company that adheres to all OSHA, EH&S rules and requirements.”

Under HHCI’s Edison contract the firm has successfully completed over 2,049 work orders.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2014

HHCI Awarded $1.2M in Hazardous Material Canopy Projects for SCE

Riverside, CA – March 25, 2014 – Southern California Edison has awarded Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) 3 Hazardous Material Canopy Projects. Project locations will include 29 Palms, Torrance, and Palm Springs. The project scopes will include: selective site demolition; cast-in-place concrete; structural steel framing; steel decking; epoxy coatings; electrical work; grading; trenching and backfilling; excavation and compaction; pavement repair; site concrete work; pavement markings; chain link fencing and gates; and site water distribution systems.

HHCI is proud to be a key partner to Southern California Edison in support of their code compliant facilities and safe working environment.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2014

HHCI Awarded $2.4M Palomar Community College CDC & Baseball Field Project

Riverside, CA – March 3, 2014 – Swinerton Constructors awarded Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) a $2.4M contract for Palomar Community College’s child development center & baseball field. The project will consist of mass earthwork. The scope will include: SWPPP and BMP implementation; blasting; mass excavation; traffic control; backfill material; crushing and processing of rock; and site erosion control. The project will encompass 5 acres of earthwork for the child development center and 8 acres of earthwork for the Baseball Field.

Palomar College’s Child Development Center provides care and rearing services for the children of students, faculty & staff, and the community. Palomar College’s baseball field is the home of Palomar College’s intercollegiate baseball team, the Comets.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2014

HHCI Top Contributor to AGC Coat and Foster Care Toiletry Drive

Riverside, CA – February 17, 2014 – HHCI was a top contributor to AGC’s (Associated General Contractors) Coat and Foster Care Toiletry Drive which took place during the months of January and February. HHCI collected 95 coats and 300 toiletry items in support of the initiative.

AGC’s Keep San Diego Warm Coat Drive encouraged individuals and organizations to clean out their closets and donate their lightly used jackets and coats to those less fortunate during these cold winter months. The items were provided to St. Vincent De Paul Village, Southern California’s largest residential homeless services provider.

AGC concurrently ran their Foster Care Toiletry Drive to collect toiletry items for the youth located at the Polinksy Children’s Center in San Diego, CA. The 24-hour facility takes in children who must be separated from their families for their own safety or when parents cannot provide the appropriate care.

HHCI is proud of its team’s accomplishment and dedication to community support efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2014

HHCI New Member of DoDWRC for Small Business

Riverside, CA – February 17, 2014 – HHCI earned selection to the Department of Defense Western Regional Council for Small Business (DoDWRC).

The DoDWRC supports and promotes the National Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Woman-Owned Business programs of the United States. They advise members on methods and procedures pursuant to Congressional mandates, current policies, regulations, and directives to ensure small businesses are afforded every opportunity to bid on Federal prime contracts and subcontracts.

HHCI looks forward to participating on the Council to expand and enhance its small business subcontracting program.