April 21, 2017 (OAKLAND, CA) – Oakland city officials announced the successful completion of training exercises for new recruits performed this week by the city’s fire department at the Dominion Life Christian Center, a former movie theater converted into a church and now set for demolition. The Oakland Fire Department is working with local construction...
Sierra View recently completed construction of a 14,300 SF event center in Roseville, CA. The facility is between the Roseville Galleria and Hyatt hotel on conference center drive and has six rental spaces, the main hall, two conference rooms, wedding suites, a boardroom, theater and game room. The project started in March 2016 and is...
The project has just completed phase 2. What have you accomplished so far? In phase 2, we completed the new addition to the building. The new addition was 9,521 SF in total and included the main gaming floor, a VIP gaming floor, a bar, public restrooms and a back of house area for the cage...
When the rains come, certain measures must be taken on construction sites. The San Bruno Project Manager, Zach Steele, explains some reasons and methods behind rainy season-specific procedures. Weather protection measures are put in place for mainly two reasons. The first reason is to prevent site runoff into the local storm drain system. When sediment...
Traditionally, January is a slow month for many people and businesses as they recover from the holidays. Winter firmly settles in and we begin the long, slow slog towards spring. Resolutions are made, and usually fall by the wayside. The days are short, the skies gray, and the weather dreadful. With Martin Luther King Day...
Interview with Ryan Bricker, Project Manager Sierra View built Cornerstone Dental in Folsom, CA for 4 dentists operating in various specialties including standard dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. The wide range of specializations required unique designs for each of the four suites populating the 2-story, 14,231 square foot structure. The project started in May...
We associate Halloween today with pumpkin carving, creative (or not-so-creative) costumes, trick-or-treating children, and creepy decorations that aim to make regular homes look super haunted (real haunted houses don’t need any decorations). It’s the only time of year the neighborhood HOA won’t chastise homeowners with strongly-worded notes for cobwebs in the windows or an unkempt...
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...
