We are excited to introduce our newest project: Tracy Montessori Elementary School! Tracy Montessori Elementary will be a 30,000 sq. feet school with 8 classrooms for grades kindergarten through eighth grade. (Unlike many traditional elementary schools in which the highest grade is only the sixth grade.) It’s located on 120 … Continue reading →

Pollution is something that is not taken lightly anymore, so be sure your job site follows regulation. Pollution liability insurance has been available for more than 15 years, so why is it that more subcontractors are not purchasing this kind of coverage? Pollution claims are not covered by general liability … Continue reading →

Pre-construction services can provide owners with a formal approach for developing cost, scope, and schedule to execute the construction on time and in control. The pre-construction, or design phase, is central to the success of the entire project. Yes, the entire project’s success is built upon the process before the … Continue reading →

Construction and architecture are ever evolving industries that require innovation. As education changes, the building in which students learn changes with it. The school of yesteryear—those with desks facing a bland blackboard and monotonous dead bricks—are giving way to new kinds of learning spaces. Learning studios, lab-like spaces, and open … Continue reading →

Apps are more powerful than ever, and that means that your productivity can do the same. Apps for productivity will help you out tremendously. Apps may be small, but their impact on our lives is immense. Apps have helped us tame our inbox, get our to-do list completed and even track … Continue reading →

Make a simple rack of lamb with a mint-crumb crust and honey vinaigrette which brings the taste of mint right into the lamb. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs salt and ground black pepper to taste … Continue reading →

LEDs not only last way longer than traditional light bulbs, they also bring true color to our hallways and bridges. San Antonio artist, Ansen Seale, created an interactive LED lighting installation to an elevated bridge at University Hospital.  This installation connects the hospital to the parking garage with 42 LED … Continue reading →

Spring cleaning should extend beyond your home and into your office or workspace environment. With all the dreariness of winter, it’s best to escape and look ahead to the warmer days. In our opinion, it’s never too early to start thinking about spring cleaning and getting your office workspace looking … Continue reading →

Proforma Construction and  Signature Development Group were award winners at last month’s San Francisco Business Times -Real Estate Deals of the Year for 2015.  Pictured in the image is Jeff Antrim, President of Proforma Construction (on left)  and Michael Ghielmetti, CEO of  Signature Development Group. The award is for the HIVE … Continue reading →

Technology changes everything, including construction. Construction is one of the few industries left that still uses techniques that were put in place decades ago. (If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?) But as we’re beginning to see, not even something as classic as construction is immune to the effects … Continue reading →