Child Development Center at Naval Station Ford Island Receives GCA 2013 Build Hawaii Award

Brea, Calif. (April 17) - The Child Development Center (CDC) at Naval Station Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), HI, was recognized with the General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) 2013 Build Hawaii Honorable Mention Award in the “Federal Construction Less Than $30 Million” category for exemplifying the highest standards of construction.

Completed in 2012 by RMA-ECC, A Joint Venture, with AECOM as Lead Design Firm, the $16.8 Million project achieved USGBC LEED_®-NC Version 3 Gold Level Certification with renewable energy and sustainable strategies to save 20% in operational costs. At 37,404 square feet, the facility serves 304 children and is the first CDC built on Ford Island and the Navy’s third entirely new CDC at JBPHH.

 

Safety Celebration at TEMF, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Anaheim, Calif. (April 2) - Walsh RMA Joint Venture hosted a fourth safety party at the jobsite for the Construct Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility (TEMF), Schofield Barracks, HI on March 29, to celebrate the achievement of 200,000 man hours and over 50,000 equipment operation hours without a lost time safety accident.

 

Approximately 70 workers, including eight (8) subcontractor firms, were present to partake of the food and festivities. Our appreciation goes out to our vendors and subcontractors who donated prizes to reward everyone for their hard work and individual commitment to safety.

• HMA Testing
• Honolulu Disposal
• White Cap
• Demos Painting
• Alakai Mechanical

Additionally, special thanks to Keith Greer (Site Safety & Health Officer) and Rob McAlman (Office Manager) for coordinating the function and obtaining sponsorships. Close to $30,000 worth of prizes and food have been donated over the course of the four parties.

Currently, the project is approximately 85% complete with nearly 230,000 man hours and 60,000 equipment operation hours without a lost time accident.