HHCI News

On September 29th, Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) had the privilege of joining the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Assembly for their 18^th Annual Supplier Diversity En Banc. This exclusive event discussed the benefits of supplier diversity and how CPUC regulated entities implement supplier diversity programs into their supply chain to grow subcontracting businesses of minority backgrounds. Panel participants included board members from major companies like, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, Frontier, T-Mobile, and more.

As a certified Native-American Owned Business, HHCI was invited by Southern California Gas Company to partake on this important event. HHCI’s President and CEO, Kirby Hays, spoke during the event to discuss subcontracting challenges and inclusivity, the lack of contract transparency, and the strain of adopting new business strategies to keep up with advanced technologies and regulated policy changes in the utility industry in the state of California.

As many other events HHCI has been involved with, the CPUC 18th Annual Supplier Diversity En Banc was held virtually to maintain regulated social distancing for the safety of all those involved during this global pandemic. As a minority owned business, this firm has successfully adapted to the shift of industry to meet the changing demands. Our involvements in major events has not been affected during these times.

Stream CPUC 18th Annual Supplier Diversity En Banc Event

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) has recently performed over 150,000 man-hours with no accidents at Leymel Hall U.S Army Reserve Center located in Fresno, California. This $26.5M project was awarded to HHCI in 2016, and encompasses construction of a Training Building (47,650 SF), Maintenance Building (14,500 SF), and a Storage Building (2,700 SF), along with additional other facilities and site features.

Recently, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter of acknowledgment to HHCI for their notable safety achievement. “The diligent work by your site safety team has been instrumental in reaching this achievement,” states Administrative Contracting Officer, Kim Sang Hu. “Your team’s attention to detail, enforcement of safety requirements, and ability to get others to become safety conscious are attributes that of a good accident prevention program.”

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. is very proud of the safety record their team has been able to establish on this project.

Moreno Valley, CA – March 6, 2019: Career Day at La Jolla Elementary School

On February 22, 2019, Hal Hays Construction Inc, (HHCI) was honored to participate in the 4^th annual Career Day, hosted by La Jolla Elementary School in Moreno Valley, CA.  This event allowed the students to interact with speakers from a variety of professions such as: construction project manager, air traffic controller, aircraft assembler, ambulance/EMTs, CHP, lawyer, fire department, school counselor, nurse, physical therapist, art director, social worker, US Army, and welding.    

HHCI’s Jason Flowers was proud to share his experience as a Project Manager and explore the exciting opportunities in the Construction Industry.  Approximately 750 students, Grades Tk to 5^th grade participated in this fun-filled event.  

Board President Jesus Holguin and Superintendent Dr. Martinrex Kedziora visited the event.  “Our mission is to prepare students for college and careers,” said Board President Jesus Holguin, “Today’s Career Day at La Jolla Elementary School is important as we expose students to a variety of options they will have in their futures.”

Hal Hays Construction considers this event invaluable, and an effective way to get students excited about a career in construction. HHCI is committed to enriching and inspiring these young students plan for their future education and careers!

Riverside, CA – January 8, 2019 –  Morongo Band of Mission Indians has selected Hal Hays Construction Inc, (HHCI) as the Prime Contractor for the new site improvements and expansion project at the AAA Four-Diamond Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in Cabazon, CA.

On January 8, HHCI and the Morongo Tribal Chairman Robert Martin, members of the Morongo Tribal Council and a host of dignitaries gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for this exciting expansion project.

(left to right) Hal Moorefield of Yates-Moorefield Construction; Jeff Wilhelm of Sage Mountain Construction; Morongo Chief Executive Officer Titu Asghar; Morongo Tribal Council Member Brian Lugo; Tribal Vice Chairman James Siva; Tribal Council Member Anne Robinson; Tribal Chairman Robert Martin; John James, chief operating officer of the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa; Kirby Hays of Hal Hays Construction; Chris Holecheck of Yates-Moorefield Construction.

HHCI is ranked as one of the Top Native American-Owned Businesses in the U.S. by DiversityBusiness.com and is proud to be one of the partners amongst the other Native American-owned companies working on this project. “We’ve put together a top-notch construction team that brings together the best in the business,” Chairman Martin said.

“We applaud Morongo’s leadership in adhering to the ‘Buy Indian’ initiative and hope the tribe’s actions inspire other Indian Tribes to support diversity in hiring firms for their projects. Personally, I am so grateful to the tribe for giving HHCI an opportunity to perform on this beautiful project while showing their dedication to Indian Country,” said CEO Kirby Hays.

The 8 Acres of site improvement expansion and renovation work includes:

• Modifications to the Porte Cochere and Main Entrance Area
• Construction of a Temporary Valet area at the east entrance
• Development of a new valet parking structure with 750 spaces, including premier parking and charging stations for more than 70 electric vehicles.
• Site improvements: Demolition of existing roads, site grading, installation of new concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk, new retaining walls, asphalt paving and striping, removal of existing drainage structure and installation of new inlets, manholes and piping.
• West Detention Basing berm and new CMP outlet riser pipe and discharge pipe.

This new expansion will create more than 1,000 construction jobs and it will power the economy by bringing new jobs and revenue to the region.

Hal Hays Construction looks forward to providing our award-winning services to our client Morongo Band of Mission Indians.  Congratulations to HHCI’s stellar team members for providing the Best Value technical and price proposals for the win!

Riverside-based company honored by National Minority Supplier Development Council

November 5, 2018 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. was recently honored as the 2018 National Supplier of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

The Riverside-based company was selected from a field of over 10,000 Diverse Business Enterprises for the prestigious award, which was presented during this year’s NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange on Oct. 17 in Austin, Texas.

CEO Kirby S. Hays, who accepted the award on behalf of the company and its more than 200 employees, called the moment an “amazing honor” for both himself and the entire Hal Hays Construction, Inc. family.

“This is a total team award for the HHCI team,” said Hays, whose family’s Native American ancestry traces back to the Cherokee tribe. “From top to bottom, everyone has their fingerprints on this award. This is dedicated to our hardworking team members in the trenches on a daily basis representing our team with pride and delivering world-class projects for our clients.”

Nominated locally by Southern California Edison based on their exceptional performance as a prime vendor for them over the years, Hays hopes the recognition of “leadership and dedication to minority supplier development and to communities of color” helps spur further growth and opportunities for the company.“

As a second generation, family owned construction company, the impact of being named National Supplier of the Year is enormous,” Hays said. “To be recognized at a national level for the work we do is truly an honor and one we take immense pride in. This is a landmark moment for HHCI and one we plan to build on.”

About the National Minority Supplier Development Council
Chartered in 1972, the NMSDC is the global leader in advancing business opportunities for its certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises and connecting them to member corporations. The NMSDC Network includes 1,700 corporate members, including most of America’s largest publicly owned, privately owned and foreign-owned companies.

Riverside, CA – September 17, 2018 – Hal Hays Construction Inc., was awarded the 2018 Western US Regional Supplier of the Year award in the Class IV category presented by The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).  HHCI was nominated by Southern California Edison (SCE).  We sincerely appreciate this nomination and we are proud to represent SCE as Supplier of the Year!

 

As the Regional winner, Hal Hays Construction Inc. is a finalist for the National Supplier of the Year award. The NMSDC Supplier of the Year (SOTY) award is the national council’s most prestigious honor for diverse suppliers.  There are nearly 12,000 NMSDC-certified minority businesses across the country that are eligible to be nominated.

 

This award is given annually to minority suppliers who have distinguished themselves and their businesses by:

• successfully demonstrating growth in sales and employment
• consistently providing high quality products, services and solutions at competitive prices, and
• significantly contributing to the growth and development of their community.

HHCI looks forward to the Regional Supplier of the Year awards that will be presented at the 2018 NMSDC Conference Awards Banquet on Wednesday, October 17, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Our team sincerely thanks the NMSDC Board of Directors and staff for selecting HHCI for this prestigious award!

Riverside CA – August 1, 2018

 Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine has ranked HHCI as one of the Top Contactors, from a pool of hundreds of contractors, for its 2018 California Region Top Contractor list.

The annually published Top Contractors list ranks publicly and privately-held general contractors based on construction contracting-specific revenue. ENR’s ranking of HHCI on the Top Contractor list spans 8 years in a row and is testament to our great employees who deliver the company’s mission every day.  Congratulations HHCI Team, well done!

HAL HAYS CONSTRUCTION INC., NOMINATED FOR SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 

 Excellence Working with Southern California Edison Puts HHCI on Shortlist for Top Southern California Honor

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – JUNE 28, 2018 – The Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) today announced that Hal Hays Construction Inc. (HHCI) has been nominated by Southern California Edison as an exemplary partner in the category of IV Supplier of the Year (SOTY). Winners will be announced at the 34th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards luncheon on July 25, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.

 

Widely regarded as the most prestigious honor that can be given to a certified minority business enterprise, the SOTY Awards are determined by a panel of procurement and supplier diversity leaders who represent SCMSDC’s corporate membership. That membership includes, among others, The Walt Disney Company. American Honda, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, NBCUniversal, Amgen, Sony Pictures and AEG.

 

“The Supplier of the Year Awards celebrate the unique relationships that develop between our MBEs and corporate members,” said Virginia Gomez, president and CEO of SCMSDC. “It reinforces the value these relationships bring and the positive impact they have on both of their businesses.”

 

HHCI has earned this prestigious nomination from Southern California Edison for 4 consecutive years and would like to send a special thank you to the Edison team for their continued support and guidance!

 

As a nominee, Hal Hays Construction Inc. is eligible to win either a Winner’s Circle Award (runner-up) or the Supplier of the Year Award (1st place). Both awards will be presented for each category of MBEs: Class 1 (up to $1 million in gross annual sales), Class II (between $1 million and $10 million), Class III (between $10 million and $50 million) and Class IV ($50 million or greater).

 

About the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC)

SCMSDC is Southern California’s preeminent corporate membership organization committed to supplier diversity and the success of minority businesses. As one of 23 affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, SCMSDC is a critically important part of the network, providing a vital connection and local touch point that bring together the mutually beneficial interests of both certified minority businesses and the corporations who collaborate with them.

Riverside, CA – April 12, 2018

HHCI breaks ground on New SoCal Gas Bakersfield Facility

SoCal Gas has selected Hal Hays Construction Inc, (HHCI) as the General Contractor to build the new 31,370 square-foot regional base facility in Bakersfield. The new facility will serve thousands of homes and business that use natural gas in Kern County. The facility will also include a compressed natural gas (CNG) station for company and public use.

HHCI will develop a 10.33-acre site that will become the SoCal Gas Regional Epicenter. The work will be comprised of:

• Site grading, paving, drainage systems and modifications to fill soils
• Office and Training Building of approximately 31,370
• Storage Building for Logistic of approximately 9,000
• Repair Garage and fueling stations of approximately 3,800
• Site storage facilities
• Parking for employees and company
• Perimeter fencing

The Hal Hays Construction team was honored to celebrate with SoCal Gas at the groundbreaking ceremony in Bakersfield, and looks forward to providing our award-winning services to our client Southern California Gas.

Congratulations to HHCI’s stellar team members for providing the Best Value technical and price proposals for the win!

 

Riverside, CA – February 15, 2018

Hal Hays Construction Inc., to provide “disaster relief” efforts in the Santa Rosa, California area due to wildfires.

Hal Hays Construction Inc., is proud to participate in a three (3) year Master Task Agreement to provide disaster relief efforts due to the Santa Rosa Wildfires in California.  Hal Hays Construction, Inc., will provide all labor, material, supplies, equipment, tools, machinery and expertise required to restore water mains and water services in the burn areas in Santa Rosa, including: Mark West Estates, Larkfield Estates, Carriage Lane, Upper Wikiup and other areas as required.

 

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) maintains extensive disaster relief and emergency response experience in rehabilitation of burn areas, forest service road maintenance, water, storm, utility & sewer systems repairs, repair and prevention of erosion and restoration of structures, drains & flumes.  With a dedicated response team including dispatch offices, work order tracking, specially designated fleet trucks, and crews ready to mobilize for emergency response tasks, safety-related tasks, critical facility, and critical asset response requirements.