HHCI News

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2014

HHCI Donates to Holy Helping Hands

Riverside, CA – February 10, 2014 – HHCI recently donated women’s work clothing (dress pants, skirts, shirts, and blazers) to Holy Helping Hand’s H.O.P.E’s (Helping Other People Excel) Closet Program.

Holy Helping Hands, founded by Rita Hall, is a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to helping all those in need. Their programs range from educational assistance and youth scholarships to substance abuse aid and services to veterans. Their H.O.P.E’s Closet Program assists low-income and abused women become independent by providing them the tools necessary, specifically women’s professional attire, to rejoin the workforce and empower themselves.

HHCI is always proud to be an active member of the community and give back to those most in need.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2014

Congressman Visit to HHCI!

Riverside, CA – January 29, 2014 – On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Congressman Mark Takano (D-Riverside) visited HHCI headquarters as part of his “100 Businesses in 100 Days” Tour.

As a business leader and large employer, HHCI was selected to contribute to Rep. Takano’s semi-annual economic report and to provide input on business and job growth legislation. Congressman Takano met with HHCI Founder, Hal Hays, HHCI President and CEO, Kirby Hays, and HHCI VP of Marketing & Corporate Development, Elizabeth Cabral.

During his visit, HHCI shared with Rep. Takano the organization’s experience as a growing business, their work in VA Hospitals, and how federal programs helped grow HHCI.

Born and raised in Riverside, Rep. Takano serves on 2 House committees (Veterans’ Affairs and Science, Space & Technology). To honor his service to the country, Kirby presented Rep. Takano with an HHCI coin. Good luck to the freshman Congressman as he begins 2014!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2014

HHCI Awards 8th Annual Wayne B. Hays Scholarships

Riverside, CA – January 14, 2014 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) has selected four recipients for its 8^th Annual Wayne B. Hays Scholarship Program. The 2013 Wayne B. Hays Scholarship awardees were announced at HHCI’s Annual Christmas Party. Scholarship receipts include HHCI employees and family members in pursuit of academic advancement and higher education.

Established in 2006 in honor of HHCI’s founder’s father, Mr. Wayne B. Hays, the scholarship program has proudly contributed to career development and higher educational goals of 22 HHCI team members and family members. The 2013 Wayne B. Hays Scholarship awardees include the following deserving individuals:

• Cassandra Spicer – Student at Northern Arizona University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration degree, and mother to a 4 year-old son
• Brittney Smerber – Student at the University of Washington studying molecular and cellular biology, with a goal of becoming a surgeon in the U.S. Army
• Haley Bogers – Student at Cal Baptist University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, working towards becoming a veterinarian
• Travis Root – High-school senior student in pursuit of higher education upon graduation, and achievement of a kinesiology degree

“HHCI is proud to contribute to the efforts of our dedicated team members in attaining higher education and career development,” stated Kirby Hays, President/CEO.

Congratulations to the 2013 Wayne B. Hays Scholarship recipients!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2014

HHCI Clears the Way for Eagle Canyon River Basin

Riverside, CA – January 14, 2014 – Work on HHCI’s $9.8M Eagle Canyon River Basin Project in Cathedral City can be heard across the region as work site explosions clear the way for the river basin.

HHCI’s excavation team is currently excavating solid rock to form the foundation for the river basin. Once excavated, the rock is compacted, processed, and broken into a finer material which will form the levee and function as a large surge tank for storm water.

HHCI Project Superintendent, Jerry Neuman commented, “Everyone we talk to, from city officials and residents to business owners, express their excitement for the project. We will be done with the excavation portion of the work soon and then comes the physical construction of the levee.”

Riverside County Flood Control commissioned the project after years of property damage due to bad weather. Once complete, the levee stands to save the city millions in water damage control. HHCI is excited to be a part of such as significant milestone for Cathedral City and the benefit to the community the basin will provide.

Click Here to View the CBS News Cast of the Eagle Canyon River Basin Blast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2013

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. Awarded $4.4M Design Build Armory at Camp Pendleton

Riverside, CA – December 20, 2013 – Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest awarded Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) a Design Build Armory project at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The $4.4M project will include demolition; site preparation; paving; masonry; site improvements; electrical and mechanical utilities; seismic features; and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection and LEED sustainability requirements. Additional work includes POV parking and Snap-In Training Pit.

The Armory will serve the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG-39) at Camp Pendleton, the United States Marine Corps’ key West Coast base.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2013

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. Donates Holiday Gifts to Niños Latinos Unidos

Riverside, CA – December 18, 2013 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) employees and friends came together for the holidays and collected over 55 gifts for the foster children of Niños Latinos Unidos.

Niños Latinos Unidos is a private, nonprofit organization which trains foster parents to mentor and raise Latino foster children in an environmental where they can culturally and intellectually thrive.

In keeping with HHCI’s community service goal, the firm welcomes the opportunity to promote a prosperous future for the children in our community.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 04, 2013

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. Donates to Bridge Street Elementary Technology Lab Initiative

Riverside, CA – December 04, 2013 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) proudly contributed to Bridge Street Elementary School’s Technology Lab initiative by donating 8 MAC computer batteries.

Bridge Street Elementary School was unable to proceed with the Technology Lab Initiative due to lack of funding and federal budget cuts. However, with the help of HHCI and other sponsors, Bridge Street Elementary School can now begin to move forward on this worthwhile program.

Bridge Street Elementary students were thrilled by the donation and gathered to preset HHCI with a thank you letter and group photo to commemorate the donation.

HHCI is proud of its affiliation with Bridge Street Elementary as part of its STEM program sponsorship.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 03, 2013

Hal Hays Construction, Inc. Awarded STAR Safety Award for Building Energy Improvements at Travis AFB

Riverside, CA – December 03, 2013 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) completed the design and construction of numerous energy efficiency building improvements at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA. Also, the project earned a STAR Safety Award for exceptional safety performance.

The $1M project included: demolition; excavation; environmental impact analysis program; utility and mechanical systems; shoring; trenching; concrete; and electrical. The project supports the Department of Defense’s goal for energy conservation across all its facilities and infrastructure.

For HHCI’s safety achievements, a Naval Facilities Engineering Command representative commented: “Your Company has shown commitment and has met the high standards of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest and the Travis AFB Resident Officer in Charge of Construction for safety on the jobsite.”