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Riverside, CA – June 13, 2016 – HHCI earned Southern California Edison’s 2016 Supplier of the Year (SOTY) designation, for the 2nd year in a row. The SOTY award, presented by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC) recognizes a firm for its outstanding performance and service to a corporate member. Southern California Edison selected HHCI in the Class IV category for firms with greater than $50 million in revenue. Nominees are judged by a Supplier of the Year award selection committee, which is comprised of SCMSDC corporate members, and evaluated on the following criteria:

Congratulations HHCI for another winning year!

About SCMSDC
Serving nearly 1,700 minority business enterprises and 300 corporate members throughout 13 counties, SCMSDC is the largest nonprofit minority business advocacy organization in Southern California. SCMSDC is an affiliate regional council of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), which both seek to support and develop more than 600,000 minority owned businesses. SCMSDC’s mission is “to be the premiere organization strengthening economic ties between large, public-, private- and foreign-owned corporations and minority men- and women-owned business enterprises.”

Riverside, CA – June 7, 2016 – HHCI is the proud recipient of two nominations for the 2016 Minority Construction Firm of the Year and the 2016 Minority Business Enterprise of the Year from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), an entity of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The MBDA helps to create and sustain U.S. jobs by promoting the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned and operated by minority entrepreneurs. The MBDA recognizes the role that minority entrepreneurs play in building the nation’s economy by honoring those businesses that are making a significant contribution through the creation of jobs, products and services, in addition to supporting their local community.

“…We are so proud to submit these nominations (on behalf of Hal Hays Construction). The challenges, stories, successes and journey are so inspiring…” said Olga Martinez, Business Consultant, at the Fresno Minority Business Development Agency Business Center. The Fresno Center is also a designated Native American Business Center.

Award winners will be announced by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the MBDA National Director during the 2016 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week ceremony. Recognized as the nation’s premier event for minority entrepreneurs and business owners, MED Week attracts minority businesses of all sizes from all industry sectors across the country. MED Week award winners represent a variety of economic sectors and are some of the nation’s most successful companies.

About the MBDA
Through a national network of more than 40 MBDA Business Centers and a wide range of domestic and international strategic partners, the MBDA provides clients with technical assistance and access to capital, contract, and new markets opportunities to create new jobs. Over the course of the Obama Administration, MBDA has helped minority-owned firms access $19.4 billion in contracts and capital which also created or retained nearly 60,000 jobs.

Riverside, CA – May 23, 2016 – For 2016, DiversityBusiness.com chose HHCI as one of the leading diverse firms in California ranking #23 out of 100 businesses. With over 1,500,000 businesses in the United States who participate annually, only a select few are chosen based on business profile and annual gross revenue.

The “Top Business List” offers the most comprehensive look at the strongest segment of the United States economy – America’s privately held companies. By earning a place on this ranking, HHCI’s hard work and dedication is recognized as a driver of economic growth in America.
Kenton Clarke, President & CEO of DiversityBusiness.com, commented the following: “We are proud to say this esteemed list has been coveted by the most successful companies in the U.S and, as one of the strongest, your company has joined its ranks!”

This ranking is HHCI’s sixth time to be featured on the DiversityBusiness.com list. Congratulations to our HHCI team! Awards like these help solidify our company as an industry leader.

HHCI’s “Top Business” rankings are as follows:

• Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S. – 2016    (#191)
• Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in California – 2016    (#23)
• Top 50 Privately-held Businesses in California – 2016    (#24)

Riverside, CA – May 12, 2016 – HHCI’s Safety Program for excavation operations earned PG&E’s Gold Shovel Standard certification, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to employ the most stringent safety practices. In order to achieve certification HHCI met and exceeded established safety benchmarks, conducted ongoing training, and safely performs all excavation actions. HHCI earned the Gold Shovel designation following extensive review of the firm’s Dig-In Prevention Policy (DPP) and confirmation of HHCI’s executive-level commitment to ongoing, specialized safety training. The certification process reviewed and verified the following:

PG&E Gold Shovel Program

PG&E launched the Gold Shovel Standard, a first-of-its kind excavation safety program, to reduce dig-ins and protect PG&E’s underground gas and electric system. With safety as its highest priority, PG&E developed the Gold Shovel Standard Certification process to ensure that PG&E’s hired contractors adhere to the safest excavation standards to prevent injuries, property damage, inconvenient outages, project delays and high costs.

Riverside, CA – April 21, 2016– Since 2006, the Wayne B. Hays Scholarship program, in memory of Hal Hays’ late father Wayne, has awarded $84,000 in scholarships to our employees and their family members in pursuit of higher education. These smart students, who aspire to become future engineers, teachers, and doctors, face rising college expenses and many are the first-generation to attend college. Scholarship winners are announced at the annual HHCI Christmas party and Hal’s mom, Louise, is present to congratulate all the winners.

This year HHCI expanded the program to designate scholarships for Native American students in tribute to the Hays family’s native heritage. Awardees include:

• Jolina Gray – a high school senior with a 4.0 GPA, is from Tsaile, AZ within the Navajo Nation. HHCI presented her with a $5,000 scholarship award to provide resources for college application expenses in pursuit of her higher education goals.
• American Indian Chamber Education Fund – HHCI donated a $2,000 scholarship in support of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California’s Scholarship program. Scholarships are presented annually during the Chamber’s Native American Heritage Month Commemorative Luncheon held each November.
• Jessica Torres – Currently attends the University of Phoenix and works at Big Bear Middle School in the Special Education department. She was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from HHCI. Her educational goals are to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies along with a General Education teaching Credential. Jessica is eager to shape the lives of young children and create well educated future leaders of our society.
• Eduardo Pacheco-Morales – His goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation at DigiPen Institute. He is a first-generation college student and is eager to complete his studies and begin fulfilling his dream of a career path in creative arts. With the help of a $2,500 scholarship from HHCI, Eduardo is able to pursue his career goals and enhance his skill set in the areas of Digital Art.

HHCI congratulates our latest awardees and looks forward to hearing about their future educational achievements and professional accomplishments!

Riverside, CA – April 11, 2016–HHCI successfully completed a multi-million dollar project in Cathedral City, CA. and served as prime contractor and builder to construct Eagle Canyon Dam. This milestone project took two years to complete and now provides a safer environment preventing future damage for local businesses and homes. With a range of economic, environmental, and social benefits, this 85-foot structure is capable of retaining up to 185-acre feet of water and 14-acre feet of debris. It can also handle an inflow of water equal to 50-swimming pools every minute!

HHCI is proud of all the hard work and dedication that went into completing this project. Eagle Canyon Dam now provides flood and hazard mitigation, protecting Cathedral City from rain torrents and debris funneled downstream. The successful completion of this project demonstrates HHCI’s expertise in large infrastructure projects. HHCI looks forward to its next project with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District!

KMIR News coverage of Eagle Canyon Dam with HHCI President & CEO, Kirby Hays

Riverside, CA – March 03, 2016–HHCI earned a Letter of Appreciation from the US Naval Facilities Engineering Command for its outstanding dedication to safety performance during execution of 4 major construction projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. The key projects are as follows:

• Design Build New Armory Building
• Improvement of Intersection at Vandergrift & 17^th
• Design Build Repair of Vault Drain and Overflow at Reservoir 20813
• Repair Parking & Range Areas

Through the Fiscal Year 2016 1^st Quarter, HHCI contributed to the “Zero Mishaps” safety goals set by Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton’s Facilities Engineering Acquisition Division Office.  The Navy highlighted our commitment to delivering quality projects and recognized safety as our number one priority. This award is a notable achievement for HHCI, demonstrating our proactive safety culture and the protection of our most valuable resource – our people.

We are honored by our team’s exemplary performance and this endorsement of our comprehensive safety programs. The HHCI team looks forward to its ongoing contribution to the safety culture at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

About Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI)

Celebrating over 25 years of service to clients, Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) is an award-winning design build construction company providing vertical and civil construction services for military, federal, transportation, retail, healthcare, energy, and public utility clients throughout the Western states. HHCI is recognized as an INC 5000 High Growth Firm, ENR-Ranked Top California Contractor, PG&E Gold Shovel Contractor, STEP GOLD Safety Qualified, and Accredited Quality Contractor. HHCI’s corporate headquarters is in Riverside, CA. Visit our website at www.halhays.com.

For additional information on HHCI, please contact Denia Lanza-Campos, Marketing Manager, at 951-788-0703 x111 or via email at dlanza@halhays.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2016

HHCI Awarded Beale AFB Temporary Lodging Facility Project!

Riverside, CA – March 1, 2016 – The Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District awarded Hal Hays Construction, Inc. a project for the construction of new Temporary Lodging Facilities at Beale AFB, CA, comprised of 4 facilities and a total of 34 units. The government accepted HHCI’s price of $15,970,821.

The new Beale Temporary Lodging Facility, part of the Air Force Inn program’s current 27,000 rooms at 89 worldwide locations, will provide convenient lodging at affordable rates for Active Duty, Reserve, Guard and retired military members, their family members, and DOD civilian staff.

Beale AFB Temporary Facilities Project Key Highlights
This key project encompasses the following work areas:

• Construction of 4 one-story Temporary Lodging Facility buildings:

• Two facilities encompass 8 units each, a total of 16 units
• One facility includes 9 units
• One facility includes 7 units and 2 accessible units

• Some units include pet-friendly
• Support areas include staff restrooms, housekeeping and laundry, linen storage, break room, bulk storage, janitor/supply closet, and mechanical, electrical, and communication rooms.
• Parking lots, Sidewalks and Landscaping
• Playground area

HHCI looks forward to supporting the Army with its key facility project program, and achieving LEED-certified/sustainable results.  Congratulations to HHCI’s stellar team members for providing the Best Value technical and price proposals for the win!

By Hal Hays Construction, Inc. (HHCI) on February 26, 2016 in News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2016

HHCI Team Sponsors Sherman Indian High School Beautification Project

 Riverside, CA – February 26, 2016 – On Saturday, February 20th, in keeping with HHCI’s social responsibility commitment, the HHCI team and partners provided Sherman Indian High School students with a Saturday Construction Workshop, where the  students worked side-by-side with HHCI’s team of experts to learn and experience various construction skills, all in a safe environment.

Highlights of the Saturday Construction Workshop included:

<>  Over 100 participants, including 40 HHCI employees and their families, 60 students, and representatives from Southern California Edison.

<>  A day-long project involving painting instruction and beautification of Ramona Dormitory, one of the largest buildings on campus, resulting in 20,000 SF of beautifully finished exterior wall surfaces.

<>  Notable sponsors, including Home Depot, Dunn Edwards, and Chick-Fil-A, who graciously donated plenty of supplies, paint, and food.

Great job to Crystal Hays and Jonathan Allen for organizing this outstanding event and engaging leading industry sponsors for donations. And a big thank you to all our volunteers from HHCI, Edison, and the Sherman Indian High School! Our team looks forward to additional campus beautification projects and the opportunity to engage with our Native American youth and contribute to their learning and skill development!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2016

HHCI Awarded Fresno Army Reserve Center Project!

Riverside, CA – January 28, 2016 – The Louisville Army Corps of Engineers awarded Hal Hays Construction, Inc. a project for construction of the new Army Reserve Center in Fresno, California. The government accepted HHCI’s total price of $26,591,900, and executed an initial firm-fixed-price contract for $18,508,130. Bids were solicited via the Internet with four received. The Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, based in Louisville, Kentucky is the contracting activity. Since 1994, the district has supported the Army Reserve mission on a national basis.

Fresno Army Reserve Center Project-Key Highlights
This congressionally-approved and mission-critical project encompasses the following work areas:

• Project sited on 10.5 acres, consisting of:
  • 48,177 SF Army Reserve Center Training building, to support 400-members, including 11 Army Reserve units. Facility areas to include administrative, educational, assembly, library, learning center, vault, and weapons simulator.
  • 15,893 SF Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS), with work bays and maintenance administrative areas to support 200 military vehicles.
  • 2,735 SF Pre-Engineered Storage Building
  • Outdoor physical fitness areas
• 4 existing buildings at the site, encompassing 37,735 SF, will be demolished
• Facilities are designed to achieve: (1) a minimum life of 50 years, (2) LEED Silver certification, (3) extensive energy efficiencies, (4) Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection measures, and (5) physical security standards.

HHCI looks forward to supporting the Army with its key facility project program. Congratulations to HHCI’s stellar team members for providing a winning price proposal, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and comprehensive supporting documents for the win!