Technology has always been a powerful catalyst for change. In the commercial construction industry, we’re seeing a significant shift in the way consumers prefer to purchase goods, thanks to the prevalence of online shopping. Today’s consumers love the convenience of online shopping. Without a persistent salesperson asking too many questions or hard-selling, shopping can be...
Experienced vintner Kristian Story has joined Sierra View General Contractor in Northern California. Mr. Story will be responsible for preconstruction and business development, expanding Sierra View’s considerable expertise in the hospitality and wine-making industries. A 1994 graduate of California Polytechnic University – San Luis Obispo, Mr. Story worked as a materials engineer and project/marketing manager...
An interview with Lauren Cowden – Project Engineer Walk us through what happens during the design and planning phase with a tenant improvement client. Prior to starting a tenant improvement, the contractor needs to assess the existing buildings conditions to create a schedule and a budget. It is important to meet with the owner and...
To Life! is a common toast, and recent medical advances have confirmed what wine drinkers have known for years–moderate wine consumption is good for people. From positive effects on the heart and cardiovascular system to increased resistance to certain forms of cancer and reduced risk of osteoporosis, the wine has a number of benefits. For...
There comes a point in every (successful) business’ operation when things get crowded. Growth indicates it is time to analyze your business’ current needs, and make predictions about what you will need in the future. By identifying the ways your existing workplace fails to meet your needs, you gain valuable insight into what your new...
Summer through the fall harvest is traditionally the peak season for wine tastings, and whether your winery is ready or not, it’s here. In the forty years since the Judgement of Paris proved that California wines could stand with the best of France, wine and wineries have literally exploded across the globe. With so many...
Wine and Architecture–the two go together like wine and… Well, everything. From the centuries-old Chateaus of Europe to the newer estates of the Americas, a winery’s architecture is often linked to the wine it produces. The image of the winery becomes part and parcel of the brand image of the label and the vintages the...
For the last several years, the tech industry has been all about drones. You might be surprised to learn that they have actually been around for decades, originally developed for military use, and therefore not so broadly publicized. Over the past several years, advances in drone technology have since expanded its applications. Accessibility and wider...
In the wake of Japan and Ecuador’s recent earthquakes, we are reminded just how important our structural engineers are. They are responsible for engineering resilience into designs so that natural phenomena like earthquakes and strong wind don’t spell disaster for the structure and its occupants. Ecuador and Japan recently suffered devastating high-magnitude earthquakes just a...
