December 28th, 2004 - Midstate
completes Mary Isaak Center
Midstate has completed the Mary Isaak Center, a three story, 22,101
square foot shelter for the homeless. Designed by Kodama Diseno Architects
and Planners in conjunction with the developer, COTS, The Committee
on the Shelterless; this shelter includes a dormitory, large kitchen,
offices, meeting rooms and space for medical treatment. In addition
to natural lighting and skylights, the second floor includes a loft-like
opening that gives a view of the first floor, creating an open feel
for both floors. The dormitory has a dual use, serving as a general
purpose gathering room during the day, and converting to a sleeping
area at night through the use of portable bunk beds. Notable aesthetic
features include the elevator shaft which was cleverly integrated into
the structure and a unique suspension awning near the front entrance.
The facility has the capacity to sleep 134 individuals and offers services
such as emergency housing and transitional housing for individuals to
get back on their feet.
December 1st, 2004 - New
Employees
Craig Snyder a new assistant superintendent; has 30 years experience
in construction. Previously he has worked on projects such as the Cotati
police department and projects within the Oakland airport. He is currently
working on South Shore Center Building 100 in Alameda, part of a multi
building project for developers Harsch Investment Realty.
Matt Wright has rejoined the Midstate team where he is working
on completion of the Laguna Labs Water Treatment facility in unincorporated
Santa Rosa. Tina Ann Cardenas has joined the office personnel
as project coordinator and Susan Tomsen as our new insurance
and contract coordinator. Bridgid Moffet, our new receptionist,
is a recent graduate of San Francisco State University.
November 15th, 2004 - Project
Mailer
Our mailer this month is the Rosenborg building of Aldersly
Garden Retirement Community in San Rafael.
November 5th,
2004 - Westwind Business park
Midstate Construction is currently working on three separate building
projects and public improvements in the Westwind Business Park in Northern
Santa Rosa.
At the south end of the business park, Midstate Construction is building
the new La Tortilla Factory for owner/developer Ursus Development Group.
The new single story 74,665 square foot building is on a 213,563 square
foot site. From this facility, La Tortilla will manufacture and ship
its food products nationwide. This is an expansion from their current
60,000 square foot factory also located in Santa Rosa.
Towards the center of the business park, Midstate is working with owner
Woodbay, Ltd. doing tenant improvements for the Sonoma County Human
Services Department which is currently located in 25,000 square feet
of the building. The 59,504 square foot building will be improved with
new offices, training areas and conference rooms. The remaining office
area will be leased to another tenant after improvements are made. The
data room is equipped with a pre-action fire system. When the building
senses a fire, it sets off alarm which won't set off the fire sprinklers
until a certain temperature, and then it turns itself off to prevent
flooding.
On the north end of the business park, Midstate is constructing "Building
Y" a 69,620 square foot office building on a 6 acre site for owner Andromeda
Development Group. Upon completion in Spring of 2005, the office space
will be leased out to tenants for business purposes. In addition to
the building, a water fountain will be constructed as part of the site
work which faces the intersection of Airport Blvd and Westwind Blvd.
September 15th, 2004 -
Project Mailer
Team Chevrolet - Cadillac - Hyundai - Hummer of Marin
San Rafael, CA is the project of choice for our mailer this month.
August 15th, 2004 - Project
Mailer
Cotati Co-Housing is the project of choice for August's
mailer.
June 18th, 2004 - Elaine
Fenton, Trish Caillat, Bob Wittry, Scott Hill
Midstate has hired Elaine Fenton as Estimating Coordinator,
and Trish Caillat as Submittals Coordinator.
Scott Hill, superintendent joins Midstate with many years of construction
management experience. He previously owned a construction company and
has worked on many projects varying in scope from auto dealerships to
work for the State of California. He is currently working on the Draeger's
Commisary phase 2 in South San Francisco.
Bob Wittry, superintendent, has rejoined the Midstate team. He
previously helped complete the Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma and
Cotati Cohousing and is currently is working on the Yulupa Cohousing
project in Santa Rosa.
Tom Toy has been promoted to Superintendent. Tom has worked with
Midstate for the last nine years.
June 9th, 2004 - Midstate
and Safeway: Three projects, three cities
Midstate construction is currently in the process of constructing three
different projects for Safeway. In Napa, Midstate is building a 31,874
square foot Safeway, adjacent to the existing Safeway. The new Napa
Safeway is scheduled for completion in late 2004. There will be a brief
inconvenience to shoppers during the delay between the demolition of
the old store and the grand opening of the new one. In Santa Rosa, work
continues on Mendocino Avenue shops B & C, which will offer additional
retail stores opposite the main Safeway store. The two buildings will
total 21,874 square feet and individual spaces will range from 820 square
feet to 3,300 square feet. The shops are scheduled to be open in November
2004. In Aptos an existing Safeway is being remodeled, which will add
an additional 3,200 square feet. To compliment the added floor space,
the exterior will have an interesting exposed heavy timber canopy, made
of unfinished Alaskan cedar. A new feature for the existing store will
be the 15,481 square foot gas station that Midstate is building in the
far corner of the parking lot. The gas station will sell Safeway branded
gas, with 8 pumps available for customers.
May 20th, 2004 - Project
Mailer
Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club
is the project of choice for May's mailer.
April 23rd, 2004 - Midstate
Begins Laguna Laboratory Expansion Project
This project, a development in coordination with the City of Santa
Rosa, will add 6,290 square feet to an existing laboratory and includes
a complete remodel to the existing laboratory area. Scheduled for completion
in November 2004, this laboratory aids in the testing and study of wastewater
and sewage processing that occurs on site.
April 20th, 2004 - Midstate
Hires
Dana Vallimont, Dennis Barrett and Greg Schank
were recently hired for Midstate Construction's project supervision
and management teams. Dennis previously worked on a few substantial
projects, including a 330,000 square foot retail building and a 60,000
square foot church. Greg Schank, a recent graduate from the Construction
Management Program at Cal Poly, will be joining Midstate Construction
as a Project Engineer. Greg brings several years construction experience
in project and field engineering to Midstate. Dana Vallimont joins Midstate
with nearly 15 years of Project Management and Estimating experience
as well as a degree in Architectural Engineering from Penn State. In
addition to his work with the United States Army Corp. of Engineers,
he has completed many notable tenant improvement projects in the Bay
Area and several sizeable renovations.
April 15th, 2004 - Fairmont
Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa - Historic Guestroom Renovations
Midstate Construction has completed the first phase of
a three phased project, at the historic Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
and Spa in Sonoma. Scheduled to reopen to guests April 16th 2004 are
the forty newly remodeled rooms in the South wing and the main lobby.
The scope of this remodel included gutting forty rooms and replacing
and refurnishing everything down to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing
systems. The Mechanical refurnishing included an overhaul of the climate
control per room , each room is now equipped with an unobtrusive heat
pump and A/C unit on the roof. New energy efficient double paned windows
were installed, utilizing internal mechanisms designed to not depreciate
or change the aesthetic of this historic landmark. The second phase
of construction will be completed in the beginning of May, with the
completion of 14 central rooms and an office renovation. The third phase
includes the remodel of forty two rooms in the West wing and will be
completed in late June. One of the most visible changes to the Sonoma
Mission Inn is the approach and valet station on the main driveway.
Before construction, three conspicuous eucalyptus trees obstructed the
drive to the valet station, resulting in a winding route. These trees
were removed and a circular display was built around a large centered
Elm tree. The circular arrangement is complimented by the newly built
valet station which provides a pleasing symmetrical view of the exterior
elevation. The new valet station is built of the same materials and
palette, complimentary to the quality and perception of this landmark
as a world class destination for Sonoma County.
March 25th, 2004 - Draeger's
Commissary, Phase I Bakery Kitchen
Midstate recently completed Draeger's Commissary Phase I the Bakery
Kitchen in South San Francisco. Midstate is working with Draeger's Supermarkets
to renovate their 50,000 square foot warehouse space into their new
corporate headquarters as well as their bakery, sausage and deli kitchens
which will accommodate the baked goods and deli meats for each store.
Phase II, their corporate offices, is currently under construction.
Phase III, the deli kitchen and Phase IV, their sausage kitchen are
not underway yet.
March 22nd, 2004 - Project
Mailer
March's project highlight is the Dry
Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg.
March 8th, 2004 - Mary
Isaak Center
Midstate begins construction of the Mary Isaak Center, a three story
project, 22,101 square foot shelter for the homeless. Designed by Kodama
Diseno Architects and Planners in conjunction with the developer, COTS,
The Committee on the Shelterless this shelter includes a dormitory,
large kitchen, offices, meeting rooms and space for medical treatment.
In addition to natural lighting and skylights, the second floor plan
includes a loft-like opening that gives a view of the first floor, creating
an open feel for both floors.
March 5th, 2004 - Alliance
Medical Center
Midstate Construction recently completed the Alliance
Medical Center located at 1381 University Street in Healdsburg. Alliance
Medical Center, a two story, 20,012 square foot medical office building
provides offices for administration and patient care for individuals
regardless of their financial standing. Also contained within the building
is a meeting room for the community.
March 3rd, 2004 - Midstate
completes Becoming Independent remodel in Santa Rosa
Midstate has completed the Becoming Independent remodel in Santa Rosa.
Notable structural improvements include the unique helical anchor system,
a means of adhering steel ceiling beams to a new foundation via 40 ft
screws in the ground.
March 1st, 2004 - Richard
S. Lieb Senior Apartments Groundbreaking
Pictured above is the first floor framing for the three story Richard
S. Lieb Senior Apartments project in Petaluma, providing 23 units of
housing and communal access for low income and special needs residents.
The 36,445 square foot site includes a covered bridge, which connects
two building and provides shade for the communal courtyard, a 1,536
square foot community room that features a kitchen and gathering area
for events and a community garden in the courtyard. The Petaluma Argus-Courier
has written an article about the recent groundbreaking for the Richard
S. Lieb Senior Apartments project which you can find here
February 13th, 2004 - Project
Mailer
February's project highlight is the beautiful Mendocino Marketplace,
please click here to view the mailer.
January 5th, 2004
Midstate has recently begun distributing emails featuring notable completed
projects. We invite you to view
the previous mailings, and if you wish you can sign up to receive our
upcoming mailings as well. These emails will begin to replace the printed
8.5"x11" hard copy mailings that you may have received in the past.
Occasionally there will also be emails which have information about
current projects in process. The expected frequency is monthly with
the quality of the mailings being at or above the hard copy mailings,
as email distribution allows for more flexibility in content.
January 2nd, 2004 - Midstate
Adds to Staff
Midstate Construction has hired a new controller, Jim DeBolt.
Jim has twenty four years experience in accounting management and has
plied his trade from Arizona to Saudi Arabia.
Kurt Langdon, Midstate's newest project manager, has over twenty
years experience in construction management in the North Bay. With experience
in the wine industry and large projects including Skywalker Ranch he
is a strong addition to Midstate's excellent project management team.
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