Friday, December 31, 2010

RMA Earns ABC Platinum STEP Award

Anaheim, Calif. (Dec. 30) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was recognized for setting a higher standard of safety excellence and for ongoing efforts in the development of quality safety programs throughout 2010. RMA received the Platinum level award – the highest level achievable in the series of Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) awards issued through the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC). This acknowledgment marks RMA’s 3rd consecutive year as a Platinum level recipient.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.
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Friday, October 15, 2010

RMA Breaks Ground for the Design-Build Child Development Center at Naval Station Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI

Anaheim, Calif. (Oct. 15) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) participated in the official groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the first Child Development Center at Naval Station Ford Island, and third new CDC at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on October 5. In attendance were Capt. Richard Kitchens, Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and  Capt. John Coronado, Commanding Officer, NAVFAC HI to participate in this historic event, marking the start of construction at the eight-acre site.

The $15.9 million contract, awarded to RMA-ECC, a joint venture, consists of the design and construction of a new single-story, 37,404 SF Child Development Center for 304 children ranging in age from six weeks through five years. The facility will feature 24 customized children activity rooms, commercial kitchen, administrative spaces, and outdoor courtyard play areas. Scheduled to open in January 2012, the center is designed to meet Base Architectural and Engineering Guidelines and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver certification for sustainability.  

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.

RMA Wins Lighting Upgrade, Daylighting and Rooftop Photo-Voltaic System Project at Naval Air Station, North Island, California

Anaheim, Calif. (Oct. 15) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) is supporting the Navy’s ongoing energy conservation and sustainable initiatives on another energy improvement project under the previously awarded Small Business Multiple Award Construction Contract from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Southwest Division. The work will be performed at the existing Fleet Readiness Center located at Naval Air Station, North Island, California. The project entails the installation of new energy-efficient light fixtures, lighting controls, occupancy sensors, skylights, and exterior wall packs. RMA will also design and install a roof-mounted, grid-connected photo-voltaic system.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.

ECC-RMA, LLC Awarded Design-Build Project to Correct HVAC Deficiencies and Renovate Parking Lots at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California

Anaheim, Calif. (Oct. 15) – ECC-RMA, LLC was awarded a $2.4 Million design-build task order by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, under the previously awarded Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), to perform HVAC modifications and repair parking lots at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles, California. RMA will relocate 20-ton air conditioning units, install new electrical panels, and modify existing ductwork in order to correct HVAC deficiencies in the computer room. The North Campus, South Campus and Sepulveda parking lots will be demolished and repaved with new traffic control markings to accommodate the anticipated increase in the volume of patients. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the project is scheduled to complete in October of 2011.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.

Established in 1985, ECC is an employee-owned company that provides a complete range of services to support its clients’ missions, including engineering, design-build, construction, environmental remediation, and munitions response capabilities. ECC serves several U.S. government agencies, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Department of State, and Department of Energy. For more information about ECC, please visit www.ecc.net. ECC—Never Compromising Safety

RMA Wins Design-Build Marine Reserve Training Center Project at Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, California

Anaheim, Calif. (Oct. 15) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was awarded a $10.65 Million design-build task order under a previously awarded Small Business Multiple Award Construction Contract from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Southwest Division. URS Group is the lead design firm providing architectural and engineering services on RMA’s team.

The project consists of a new single-story, 26,910 square foot Marine Reserve Training Center (MRTC) and 6,332 square foot vehicle holding shed at the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, California. Site features include a concrete parking for tactical vehicles, porous asphalt pavement parking lot, roadways and sidewalks, and landscaping. Low Impact Development (LID) strategies will be incorporated into the site design and contribute to sustainability goals. The building will be designed to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED®-NC Version 3 Gold Level Certification and is scheduled to complete in April of 2012. Issuance of a planned modification will increase the task order value to $11.3 Million.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.

RMA Wins Design-Build Consolidation of Naval Warfare Center – Weapons Division Project at Point Mugu, Ventura, California

Anaheim, Calif. (Oct. 15) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was awarded a $9.8 Million design-build task order under a previously awarded Small Business Multiple Award Construction Contract from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Southwest Division. Providing architectural and engineering services on RMA’s team is lead design firm, C.H. Guernsey. The project consists of the demolition and consolidation of Naval Warfare Center - Weapons Division buildings at Point Mugu, Naval Base Ventura County, California. The scope of work includes demolition of over 100,000 square feet of cold-war era complexes and deteriorating buildings and the new construction of laboratory and office facilities. RMA was one of six proposers on this task order. The project is scheduled for completion in April of 2012.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Ribbon Cutting for Newly Renovated, Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nevada

Anaheim, Calif. (Aug. 19) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to commemorate the renovation of 100 Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), accommodating 200 base personnel at the Naval Air Station (NAS) in Fallon, NV.

RMA provided a complete interior renovation for all dorm rooms, approximately 850 SF each, while integrating sustainable design strategies and features to minimize energy consumption, conserve resources, minimize adverse effects to the environment, and improve occupant productivity, health, and comfort. The BEQs remained occupied and all construction activities had to be carefully coordinated with the residents. This project’s features of work included: new flooring, counter tops, cabinets and shelving; water-saving plumbing fixtures; kitchen and appliances; replacement of all bathroom furnishings including bathtubs, toilets, sinks, and surrounds; and wall and ceiling paint. Additionally, all bedrooms underwent furniture renovation and the kitchens were retrofitted with Energy Star appliance replacements for 20-inch wide cooking ranges, microwaves, and refrigerators.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

RMA Wins Stadium Replacement Project at Fort Hood, Texas From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Anaheim, Calif. (Aug. 10) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was awarded a $15.9 Million design-build task order for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, under a previously awarded Small Business MATOC. Providing architectural and engineering services on RMA’s team is lead design firm, C.H. Guernsey. The project consists of the design and construction of athletic facilities, including football and soccer fields, running track, press box, command and control room, concessions, covered stage, Special Events Complex, parking for personal and recreation vehicles, site work, and utilities at Fort Hood, Texas. This project is partially funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may also exercise options to construct additional seating and parking, along with a new four-field softball complex with scoreboards. RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services. Visit rmaland.com for more information.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

RMA Earns NAVFAC STAR Award for Excellence in Safety for the Flight Line Security Fence Upgrade, Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, AZ

Anaheim, Calif. (July 1) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was presented the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Safety Through Awards and Recognition (STAR) incentive program award by the ROICC Yuma, AZ. The award recognized RMA for a proactive safety approach in protecting field personnel and subcontractors on the Flight Line Security Fence Upgrade project at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS). The STAR safety program acknowledges contractors that go above and beyond the minimum safety requirements and demonstrate significant contributions to the Navy’s safety program. RMA has a record of zero lost-time incidents on all government projects and currently maintains an EMR of 0.67, well below the national contractor average of 1.00.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

RMA Breaks Ground at Cannon Air Force Base

Anaheim, Calif. (June 22) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) participated in the official groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Child Development Center at Cannon AFB, Clovis, New Mexico on June 18. Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the 27th Special Operations Wing Command, with the help of the children on base, broke ground at the five acre site to mark the start of construction.

Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the $7.96 million contract consists of the design and construction of a single-story, 23,236 SF Child Development Center to accommodate 158 children ranging in age from six weeks through five years. The facility will feature classrooms and outdoor playground areas that provide a safe and healthy environment for early childhood development and preschool programs. Scheduled to open in April 2011, the center will meet Air Force requirements and obtain the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver certification for sustainability.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services.

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RMA Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Hawaii

Anaheim, Calif. (June 22) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) earned two Awards of Excellence from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, in recognition of Outstanding Performance for two projects performed under our Hawaii MATOC. Both the Process Control Chemistry Laboratory at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Oahu, HI and the Kaumalapau Harbor Wall and Project Sign at Lanai, HI were completed ahead of schedule and with zero lost-time safety incidents.

The Corps commended RMA’s project management teams for their “heavy emphasis on maintaining a superior safety program,” partnering approach and engagement with the customer.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

RMA Wins Electrical Infrastructure Project at Fort Hood, Texas

Anaheim, Calif. (Jun. 15) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was awarded a $9.7 Million task order under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, Southwest Division’s Small Business MATOC. The design-build project consists of the installation of electrical infrastructure, including power distribution and telecommunications, at Fort Hood, Texas. The scope of work includes substation expansion, construction of a new telephone switching station, and installation of overhead/underground distribution feeders and telecommunication duct banks. The project is partially funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

RMA Earns NAVFAC STAR Award for Excellence in Safety

Anaheim, Calif. (Mar. 23) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was presented the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Safety Through Awards and Recognition (STAR)incentive program award by the ROICC Twentynine Palms, CA. The award recognized RMA for a proactive safety approach in protecting field personnel and subcontractors on the Construct,JAB & ABV Sunshades project at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC). The STAR safety program acknowledges contractors that go above and beyond the minimum safety requirements and demonstrate significant contributions to the Navy’s safety program. RMA has a record of zero lost-time incidents on all government projects and currently maintains an EMR of 0.67, well below the national contractor average of 1.00.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 28 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services.

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RMA Goes International at Andersen AFB, Guam

Anaheim, Calif. (Mar. 23) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) was awarded a task order under NAVFAC’s Small Business Global MACC (SBGMAC) contract for the Interim Landfill Expansion at Andersen AFB, Guam. There were four (4) proposals received and RMA was the lowest price with the highest rated technical, providing the government the Best Value for this procurement. The project includes the development of a lateral expansion of the active landfill by 5,084 square meters. The purpose of the lateral expansion is to provide sufficient disposal capacity within the landfill to accommodate the needs of Andersen AFB until the completion of the new Guam Department of Public Works (DPW) landfill in 2011.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 28 years of proven experience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverse locations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services.

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Friday, March 5, 2010

RMA Land Construction, Inc. Performs Lighting Improvements in Support of the Navy’s Energy Conservation and Sustainable Initiatives

Anaheim, Calif. (March 5) - RMA Land Construction, Inc., (RMA) is supporting the Navy’s energyand water conservation goals in the upgrade of the exterior lighting system and replacement of plumbing fixtures at Port Hueneme and Point Mugu at the Navy Base Ventura County in California. With the replacement of 1195 light fixtures, 722 at Port Hueneme and 473 at Point Mugu, the $2.3 Million Design-Build Facility Energy Improvements project is Phase 4 of one of the largest retrofit projects in the Navy’s history.

RMA is installing new high efficiency fluorescent induction and LED lights that will provide the Navy with 50-60% reduction in energy consumption and a longer lifespan of 10-12 years. The environment also benefits with the reduction of CO2 emissions that are byproducts of burning fossil fuels. The lights have improved durability and minimal maintenance requirements, resulting in decreased total cost of ownership.

As part of the project’s sustainable design features, RMA will also replace 408 existing urinals, 167 at Port Hueneme and 241 at Point Mugu, with new water efficient models that include motion activated, low-flow flush valves. The base’s high water usage urinals will be replaced with ultra low consumption fixtures that require a mere 1/8th the volume of their conventional counterparts.

RMA Land Construction, Inc. is a design-build general contractor with 29 years of provenexperience on various projects for the Federal government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients. RMA provides design-build management for a multitude of projects in globally diverselocations, including new vertical construction and renovation of administrative buildings, military barracks, hospitals, fitness centers, maintenance facilities and special ops facilities; high and low voltage electrical distribution; heavy and civil/horizontal construction; and maintenance and support services.

Visit rmaland.com for more information.