Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. Newsletter February 2012

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From: Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. <jody@watkinslandmark.com> Subject: News from Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. Reply: jody@watkinslandmark.com Having trouble viewing this email?

I don't believe many people thought the recession / depression would last as long as it has.

1 From: Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. Subject: News from Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. Reply: Having trouble viewing this ? Click here Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. Newsletter February 2012 Dear Jody, In This Issue Over the past 3 years we have all experienced several false starts to an economic recovery. I don't believe many people thought the recession / depression would last as long as it has. While I don't want to proclaim the end to the recession, we certainly have experienced our own recovery over the last several months at Watkins Landmark. While I am confident our growth has a lot to do with the persistence and determination that is built into our company culture, it is pretty clear as well that this latest start of the recovery has roots. Either way, I feel Watkins Landmark has caught the first wave of the recovery. We plan to ride it for sometime before coming into shore. Our featured article is on our Guard House and Gates project in Fairbanks Ranch. Dean Schumacher, our project manager on this project has written the article. While guard houses and gates wouldn't appear to be a complicated project, this one has some significant earthwork and traffic control challenges. Off to a Quick Start at Fairbanks Ranch Random Notes... Random Notes... Watkins Landmark is wrapping up our renovation of the Burbank Extended Stay apartment complex for Warren Properties. Below are some pictures of our work at the project: We have also updated our Random Notes section with the latest news tidbits at Watkins Landmark. There are updates and pictures on the construction at the SBPC Preschool tenant improvements, San Luis Rey Crossing TI, Alliance Charter Schools, and Burbank Extended projects. We also get to introduce a couple new employees at Watkins Landmark as well as another LEED Green Associate. Renovating the front entrance As always, if you have any comments or questions about this newsletter, please do not hesitate to drop us an . Your comments have helped shape this newsletter over the years. Sincerely,

Jody James Watkins CEO / President Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc.

2 is getting underway. So far the project has been running smooth thanks to our project team of Chris Eagen, Dan Poulton and Kristian Burchat.

This project is very important to the residents, neighbors, and even County of San Diego.

..due to their construction and engineering expertise.

2 Jody James Watkins CEO / President Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc Jody James Watkins Perimeter landscape around the extended stay project Phase 1 of the preschool tenant improvement project is wrapping up at Solana Beach Presbyterian while Phase 2 is getting underway. So far the project has been running smooth thanks to our project team of Chris Eagen, Dan Poulton and Kristian Burchat. By Dean Schumacher Our Fairbanks Ranch Gates and Guardhouses project is off to a great start. Fairbanks Ranch is one of the most secure and exclusive neighborhoods in the country. This project is very important to the residents, neighbors, and even County of San Diego. In a recent newsletter put out by Fairbanks Ranch, the Board of Directors reports that "Watkins Landmark has been selected as the General Contractor...due to their construction and engineering expertise." This project involves the complete demolition and reconstruction of the 2 main entry gates in the Fairbanks Ranch Community, expansion of San Dieguito Road including the addition of 2 deceleration lanes, and extensive other improvements. Watkins Landmark worked closely with the Fairbanks Ranch Association in planning the construction and phasing of the project and determined that a complete closure of the 2 gates, and routing of traffic through the secondary gates, would allow construction to proceed in the most effective manner, shorten the schedule and save on cost. This turned out to be a win for all parties involved. Hallway in the first phase of SBPC

Parking lot in the first phase is nearing completion With the keyway adjacent to the wetlands, ground water has been one of the many challenges WLC has had to overcome.

Due to the proximity of the wetlands, and the existing soil conditions, Leighton Consulting has designed a stabilized rock blanket as the foundation for our Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls.

The larger retaining wall on this project is 4625 SF and will be constructed in approximately 7 days. This is about one-third the time required to construct a standard masonry or cast in place wall.

WLC trailer at the Alliance Charter School project Once the groundwater is removed, Koloa Pacific needs to work quickly to place the keyway in preparation for the soil retention wall.

The large water mains are 16" and 8" in diameter and service over 500 homes in the development.

3 Parking lot in the first phase is nearing completion With the keyway adjacent to the wetlands, ground water has been one of the many challenges WLC has had to overcome. After demolishing the existing guard houses, one of the first orders of business was to build the retaining walls that will allow for the widening of San Dieguito Road. Due to the proximity of the wetlands, and the existing soil conditions, Leighton Consulting has designed a stabilized rock blanket as the foundation for our Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls. A Verdura wall, designed and built by Soil Retention, Inc has been selected for this wall based on the performance record of zero structural failures, aesthetics, and cost. The larger retaining wall on this project is 4625 SF and will be constructed in approximately 7 days. This is about one-third the time required to construct a standard masonry or cast in place wall. Watkins Landmark has mobilized at our Alliance School project in Los Angeles. We have teamed up with Bouma Construction to build this project. It is our 3rd Charter School project with Bouma. WLC trailer at the Alliance Charter School project Once the groundwater is removed, Koloa Pacific needs to work quickly to place the keyway in preparation for the soil retention wall. The next phase of construction will involve encasing an existing sewer line, and re-routing the existing water main at each gate. The large water mains are 16" and 8" in diameter and service over 500 homes in the development. To limit disruption of service to the residences, Watkins Landmark is subcontracting with Schilling-Paradise Corporation who lay and prepare the new pipe prior to disconnecting the existing line. The cut-over activity will result in a water outage of less than 8 hours for a minimal disruption to the neighborhood. Entrance at the Alliance Charter School project. WLC and Bouma prepare for the export process. Warm shell for Starbuck's at San Luis Rey Crossing obtained substantial completion. Watkins Landmark completed San Luis Rey Crossing in Watkins Landmark was awarded the Alliance School CRAHS #5 project by Bouma Construction. This will be the 4th Alliance

School project we have partnered with Bouma Construction on. Demolition of guardhouse 6. Demolition is always a fun scope of work in the construction process.

If you have any questions regarding this project, or would like to discuss your upcomi

Chris Eagen, Project Executive at Watkins Landmark Construction was obtained his LEED Green Associate Accredition last month. Way to go Chris!

Watkins Landmark Construction was founded by Jody James Watkins in 2004. Jody founded the company with the purpose to build landmark projects.

4 School project we have partnered with Bouma Construction on. Demolition of guardhouse 6. Demolition is always a fun scope of work in the construction process. Watkins Landmark Construction (General Contractor) is working with The Horine Group (Construction Manager) on this project. If you have any questions regarding this project, or would like to discuss your upcoming project, do not hesitate to contact me at (858) or dean@watkinslandmark.com. Chris Eagen, Project Executive at Watkins Landmark Construction was obtained his LEED Green Associate Accredition last month. Way to go Chris! Watkins Landmark hired Rob Woolley as a Superintendent. Rob will run our Alliance School project on Broadway Avenue in Los Angeles. Welcome to the team Rob! Watkins Landmark Construction was founded by Jody James Watkins in Jody founded the company with the purpose to build landmark projects. With every project we build, we want to satisfy our client not only on a quality, economic and functional level, but a personal level as well. Furthermore, we strive to build projects that will stand out to the surrounding community as well as our clients. Hence the term "Landmark" in our name. Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. 560 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach, California Rudy Garcia was promoted from Foreman to Assistant Superintendent this month. Congratulations Rudy! Great work in your first year with Watkins Landmark! Watkins Landmark hired Laya Polidori as a Project Manager. Laya will handle our growing

5 backlog of small tenant improvement projects. Welcome to the team Laya! Visit Our Website Click On Our Link Join Our Mailing List Forward This was sent to by Update Profile/ Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Watkins Landmark Construction, Inc. 560 Stevens Avenue 560 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach CA 92075

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