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Cumming is an active participant in the global construction marketplace. Here we share the latest news on project wins, significant project milestones, executive placements and promotions, along with other noteworthy information. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.
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02/26/10 - Cumming’s Randy Britt on Hand for the Signing of Bill AB 510
In an effort to promote the use of solar power in California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed into law bill AB 510, which raises the maximum level of net metering in the state from 2.5% to 5%. During Governor Schwarzenegger’s public announcement of the bill’s passage, Cumming’s own Randy Britt, currently serving as the Director of Sustainability on LAUSD’s multi-billion dollar school improvement program, was asked to share some of the District’s solar initiatives under their comprehensive sustainability program. [More]
01/29/10 - Westgate’s New 52-story Planet Hollywood Tower Project Opens on Las Vegas Strip
Westgate Resorts President and CEO David Siegel was joined by hundreds of guests — including Mayor Oscar Goodman, Planet Hollywood Worldwide Resorts President Bill Feather, 2009 Miss America Katie Stam, and all 53 2010 Miss America Pageant contestants — in celebrating the official opening of Phase I of the Planet Hollywood Towers project in Las Vegas. As an extension to Westgate’s on-site facilities team, Cumming played a significant role in bringing this 52-story glass tower to a successful completion. The facility includes 28 penthouses and more than 1,200 suites.
11/19/09 - Cumming to Assist Los Rios Community College District with Design-Build Criteria Development
Cumming has been awarded a Design-Build Criteria Development contract by the Los Rios Community College District. The firm will be assisting the District with the preparation and development of their Design-Build Prequalification and Request for Proposal processes on a new instructional building for the District’s Cosumnes River College Campus. The proposed 24,000 sq. ft. building will be located near the entrance off of Bruceville Road and will house the architectural and construction programs for the District. The District is embarking on its first major Design-Build project and has selected Cumming, a proven leader in Design-Build, to support the effort.
10/12/09 - Cumming’s Hilton and Disney Projects Featured in Hotel Online
Hotel Online today reported the status of three marquis projects for which Cumming has provided a host of professional cost and project management services. Disney’s $800 million Ko Olina Resort, currently under construction, is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2011. Cumming is currently delivering both cost and project management services on the project. In Orlando, Hilton recently opened its new Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria hotels. Cumming served as cost manager on both projects.
10/9/09 - Pasadena Convention Center Wins Best of Southern California Award by McGraw-Hill/California Construction
McGraw Hill/California Construction has selected the Pasadena Convention Center Expansion project for its “2009 Best of Southern California” award under its Government/Public Project category. Cumming, as a member of Fentress Architects’ team, provided value engineering and cost management for this $69 million project involving exhibit and ballroom space as well as a parking structure.
09/17/09 - Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District Selects Cumming for New Replacement Hospital
Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District has engaged Cumming to provide cost estimating services for the construction of a new 67,000 sq. ft. replacement “critical access hospital” in Tehachapi, CA. The new hospital will be a ground-up replacement facility, which will add needed medical services that are not currently offered at the present hospital. Construction completion is slated for December 2012.
9/2/09 - The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Selects Cumming for On-Call CM Services
Cumming has been selected by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to provide On-Call CM Services for horizontal work anticipated by the Tribe over the next several years. The Community is presently undergoing significant capital improvements to meet demands from expansion and renovation of the tribal government complex, educational facilities, police and fire department facilities, casinos, and current and proposed commercial development. Anticipated work under the program includes schools, health facilities, a wellness center, central plant, public service facilities, roadway resurfacing, road and utility construction and rehabilitation, water service lines, sewer lines, subdivision infrastructure, development infrastructure, and housing projects.
06/30/09 - Monterey County Selects Cumming for as-needed Construction Estimating Services
Monterey County, California has selected Cumming for as needed Construction Estimating Services. Cumming, along with three other firms, will be contracted under a master services agreement for the work.
06/03/09 - Cumming Climbs to #30 on Engineering News-Record’s listing of the Top 100 CM-for-Fee Firms
For the fourth straight year, Cumming earns a spot among the Top 100 Construction Management-for-Fee Firms in the U.S. Visit www.enr.com for this year's ranking.
05/21/09 - LA Southwest College Celebrates the Opening of its New LEED Silver Student Services Facility
As College Project Manager for the reconstruction of LACCD's LA Southwest Campus, Cumming proudly delivered another successful facility to LACCD and the residents of South Central Los Angeles. The new $16 million, 64,437 sq. ft. Student Services building earned a LEED Silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council for its compliance with sustainability standards.
05/4/09 - Cumming selected by GSA for as-needed Construction Management work in Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Trust Territories
Cumming has been selected by the General Services Administration (GSA) under an IDIQ contract to perform as-needed construction management work in Region 9, Zone 4, which includes Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Trust Territories. The contract is for one year with up to four one year extensions.
01/5/09 - Derek Hutchison Promoted to Executive Vice President of Cost Management Group
Cumming promotes Derek Hutchison to the role of Executive Vice President of its cost management group. In this role, Hutchison is responsible for all of Cumming’s cost estimating and management operations throughout the U.S. Formerly, Hutchison served as Regional Vice President for the firm’s Southeast Region.
03/20/09 - Orlando-based PC/M Merges with Cumming
Cumming today announces the merger of Project Controls/Management, Inc. (PC/M), an Orlando-based cost and project management firm, with Cumming’s Orlando operations. Under the arrangement, Cumming assumes control of several PC/M contracts, and PC/M’s former staff join the Cumming team.
03/3/09 - Ken Bock Joins Cumming as Vice President in Charge of the Firm’s Desert Region
Cumming today announces the hiring of Ken Bock. Splitting his time between Cumming’s Las Vegas and Phoenix offices, Bock now manages the firm’s project and cost management operations throughout Cumming’s desert region.
02/13/09 - Cumming Delivers the New Quechan Casino on Budget and Ahead of Schedule
More than nine years in the making, the new 297,000 sq. ft., $210 million Quechan Casino and Resort opened for business today, 119 days ahead of schedule. Cumming served as Project Manager throughout all phases of development, including planning, design, construction and closeout.
01/10/09 - Dwight Jones Promoted to Regional Vice President for Cumming’s Southeast Region
Cumming’s Dwight Jones is promoted to Regional Vice President. In his new role, Jones is responsible for the oversight of Cumming’s cost and project management practices across Florida, Georgia and Texas. Jones previously served as Vice President in charge of Cumming’s project management operation in Georgia.
01/8/09 - The University of California, Davis Selects Cumming as its Prime Cost Consultant
Cumming has been selected by the University of California, Davis to serve as its sole cost manager on construction projects over the next two years. Services will be delivered during the design and construction of future work.
12/12/08 - Cumming’s Randy Britt Leads Sessions on Green Construction at the 2nd Annual California Green Schools Summit in Anaheim
Randy Britt, LAUSD Director of Sustainability Initiatives and Cumming Sr. Project Manager, recently led sessions on “How to Implement a Sustainability Plan,” “How to do Business with LAUSD,” “Solar for Schools,” and “Green Schools Commissioning” at the second annual California Green Schools Summit in Anaheim, on December 9-10. The summit drew hundreds of attendees from school districts across California.