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HHCI Earns its 20th STAR Safety Excellence Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2014

HHCI Earns its 20th STAR Safety Excellence Award


Riverside, CA – May 15, 2014 – Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) earned its 20th 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.

excellence award 20“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!

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HHCI Awarded $9.2M Facility Construction Project for Caltrans

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.

caltransThe 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.

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HHCI Earns 4 Top Rankings from DiversityBusiness.com

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

top2014businessDiversityBusiness.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.

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HHCI Earns Exceptional Performance Rating from Southern California Edison

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.

edison “[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.

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HHCI Earns Exceptional Performance Rating from Southern California Edison

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.

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

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

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 collegePalomar 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.

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HHCI Top Contributor to AGC Coat and Foster Care Toiletry Drive

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.

coat driveAGC’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

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HHCI New Member of DoDWRC for Small Business

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).

dodThe 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.

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HHCI Donates to Holy Helping Hands

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 handsHoly 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.

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Congressman Visit to HHCI!

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.

congressmanAs 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!

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