Category: News

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.

 “[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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.