June 17th, 2003 - Midstate
Recently Added Four To Their Staff
Mike Quesenbury, estimator, joins Midstate with experience
in both estimating and project management primarily in public works
projects. A graduate of the University of Washington and SSU's Construction
Management Certificate Program, Mike is a valuable addition to Midstate's
estimating team.
Scott Honsvick, superintendent, brings 10 years experience in major
construction projects including public works, office, industrial and
multi-family residential projects. Scott is currently constructing Wilford
Lane Village in Cotati. 
June 10, 2003 - Midstate
in the Top 100
Midstate recently placed within the top 100 largest Sonoma County companies
in the "Sonoma County 350" based upon 2002 revenues. (Press Democrat,
June 8, 2003, Sonoma County Outlook, pg 8). Good job Midstate and good
luck in 2003.
June 6, 2003 - Awards
Midstate will be receiving Gold Nugget Merit Awards for two projects
completed in 2002. The projects, Team Chevy in San Rafael and Hotel
Healdsburg in Healdsburg will receive awards in the "Best Retail
Project" category. With these awards, the projects are eligible for
the coveted Gold Nugget Grand Award which will be announced on June
19th in San Francisco.
May 30, 2003 - Wilford
Lane
Wilford Lane Village located in Cotati will be a 36 unit affordable
housing apartment complex with a new city park. The 2.4 acre site will
encompass a 31,892 square foot complex containing a series of smaller
units offering studio apartments to 1,094 square foot three bedroom
units, a toddler's playground and a community center that may offer
classes and courses relevant to the community.
The park will feature a large open field, picnic benches and a surrounding
paved pathway. Wilford Lane is scheduled for completion in February
2004.
May 30, 2003 - Safeway
Progress
Midstate and Safeway continue their 50 year working relationship with
the construction of the new Mendocino Marketplace in Santa Rosa, located
at 2210 and 2300 Mendocino Avenue. This 88,404 square foot site will
contain a 56,130 square foot Safeway Store and 10,400 square foot of
retail shop buildings.
This substantial job began with the demolition of the existing Yardbird's
store and site work. The Yardbird's store, which was originally a Safeway
Store, site and retail shops had been operational since the early 1950's.
The new Safeway Store and the adjacent retail buildings, consisting
of 7 retail units ranging from 1,100 to 2,101 square foot, will open
to consumers upon completion of phase 1 in October 2003. Once the first
phase is completed the demolition of the existing Safeway Store will
commence.
The second retail building is still under design and is scheduled to
begin after demolition of the existing Safeway with a completion date
in 2004.
May 16, 2003 - Cotati Cohousing
nearing phase completion.
Cotati Cohousing, located on Ross Street in Cotati will be a 30 unit
residential community with many notable features. The two and a half
acre site contains eight residential buildings with 37,663 square foot
combined area. The residential buildings will have 30 housing units
ranging from 900 to 1500 square feet with ample parking for all residents.
The community's Common House will have a commercial kitchen and a great
room for community use. In addition to this central Common House there
will be a community garden, exercise building and accessible workshop.
Commercial space will be available in the building that is on the Old
Redwood Highway boundary. The project is expected to starting accepting
residents in July of 2003 with project completion in September of 2003.
May 7, 2003 - Aldersly
Project Progress
This photo shows what will soon be the North West wall of the garage
level for the Aldersly Assisted Living Facility. The 24,534 square foot,
two story community will provide 30 units of residence and parking for
the elderly and individuals with special housing needs. Located at 326
Mission Ave. in San Rafael, the project is scheduled for completion
in April of 2004.
March 26, 2003 - Midstate
in the Top 5
Midstate was recently recognized as the second largest commercial general
contractor based on total project revenue and company wide revenue for
the year 2002. (North Bay Business Journal March 24, 2003 pg c-7/15)
Midstate has also been recognized as one of the top 100 North Bay businesses
in North Bay Biz's 2003 "NorthBay
500" list. Congratulations Midstate and good luck in 2003.
February 26, 2003 - Alliance
Medical Center Milestone
Under the supervision of Superintendent Vic Zimmerman, Midstate Construction
began pouring the slab for Alliance Medical Center located at 1381 University
Street in Healdsburg.
Alliance Medical Center, a two story, 20,012 square foot medical office
building will have a meeting room for the community to utilize. Structural
steel will begin next week with a project completion date scheduled
in November.
February 14, 2003 - MIDSTATE
MAKES CHANGES!
Roger Nelson, President of Petaluma based Midstate Construction, announced
staffing changes in the management of the company.
Vice Presidents Patrick Draeger and Wesley E. Barry, II have both been
elected to the Board of Directors.
Monica Walton has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development.
January 31, 2003 - Midstate
Celebrates Safeway St. Helena #2605 Grand Opening
Safeway #2605 in St. Helena, CA was officially opened to the public
January 31st 2003. The project was completed in 367 days under direction
of Greg Harp, Superintendent for Midstate Construction. The store's
notable features include a striking exterior composed of impressive
natural stonework coupled with pre-cast concrete columns. During the
remodel of the existing 20,157 square foot store, Midstate constructed
an additional 10.637 square feet to the store. The new store now totals
31,094 square feet. Despite the ambitious scope of this remodel, precise
coordination and preplanning enabled the store to remain open to the
public during construction.
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