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EducationIntroductionWE BUILD TO IMPROVE LIVES.
XL ConstructionFounded in 1992, XL is a leading local builder that specializes in Education, Advanced Technology, Corporate Oce, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Public Sector projects.VALUES WE LIVE BYWE NOT MEWe choose to work with people who strive for success for all team members.BE TRUEWe appreciate "straight shooters" – both inside and outside of the organization.GO BEYONDIn pursuit of enhanced team synergy and project delivery, we embrace change and its power to accelerate our performance to the highest levels.2021 Annual Volume$655MEmployees600+Years in Business30Years Running CEA President's Safety Award11Hours with No Lost Time9.1MEMR0.47Oces4
I have never before had the opportunity to work with such fine people. The XL sta is above and beyond. I have overseen many building projects and this is the best one I have ever been involved with.BRUCE FRIESEN St. Andrews SchoolSacred Heart Schools Academic Arts Building 2021 All-Electric Commercial Leader Peninsula Clean Energy and New Buildings InstituteSonoma Academy Janet Durgin Guild & Commons Building 2020 East Bay Design Awards: Excellence in Design for Well-Being AIA2020 Honorable Mention, Sustainability Fast Company Innovation by Design Award2019 Honor Award IIDA Northern California2020 Contractor of the Year, CA2021 #3 Best Place to Work in the Bay AreaSMCCD Skyline College Environmental Science Bldg 2020 Western Pacific Region Award DBIA 2019 Safety Award Statewide Educational Wrap Up Program
Je HerbageSenior Project ManagerMitch McDonaldGeneral SuperintendentKristina LeePreconstruction ManagerGary MeadowsSuperintendentCasey GrossenSenior SuperintendentFerdinand FloresProject ManagerAlex PasseggiProject ManagerEric DregerSuperintendentErin AllredDesign Build ExecutiveMatt LarsonDirector, TimberQuestAli FlynnSustainability ManagerOur Education TeamOur team are experts in building educational facilities that meet the needs of our clients, students, parent, and communities. We are committed to bringing our years of collective knowledge to replicate our previous successes, learn from the challenges we have overcome, and continually raise the bar for the delivery of your next project.Craig EllisSenior Vice PresidentJe SwinyerDirector, EducationBryan RosevearProject ExecutivePeter GiudiciSuperintendent
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XL is reputed for being great problem-solvers and listening to our clients. Watch the video to see how we did both in the creation of TimberQuest.
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Introducing a DSA-approved, Prefabricated Mass Timber Structure designed to last.Building for the future.Sustainably.Building industry needs innovation• Lower construction costs without sacrificing quality• Increase prefabrication which reduces schedules• Drive more sustainable construction materials. Less steel and concrete…more wood.Why TimberQuest?
Why MASS TIMBER?• Cost Competitive• 10-week Construction• 50 + Year Building• Climate Change FighterBenefits:Strong, yet lightweightFire-resistantHigh-qualityCost-efficientBiophilic and BeautifulHuge Environmental BenefitsThe building's overall energy eciency supports our sustainability philosophy and stands as a shining example of these values we teach to our students.MICHAEL DWYER Sacred Heart Schools
Integrated Solutions ApproachAt XL, we engage multiple disciplines early in preconstruction to provide clients with proactive, creative solutions. We are transparent partners, committed to providing early, accessible and accurate information that drives decision making and cost certainty.Preconstruction Estimating Scheduling Construction TechnologyConstruction Data Analytics• Team Alignment• Trade Partner Prequal• Design Management• Target Value Delivery• Risk Management• Constructability Reviews• MEP Peer Reviews• Site Logistics • Lean Practices• Buying & Award• Contingency Management• Budgeting• ROMs• Concepts• SD Estimates• DD Estimates• CD Estimates• Variance Analysis• Buying & Award• Sub Bid Analysis• Pre-Planning• Cost / Resourcing• Analytics & Modeling• P6 Training• SOP Management• Scheduling Reviews• 4D Development• Visualizations• Laser Scanning• RTS Layout• Clash Detection• Coordination• Model Validation• 3D Modeling• As-Built / FM Models• Training• Historical Costs• Benchmarking• Productivity Analysis• Escalation• Trending Analysis• Trade Partner Data• GC/GR Analytics• Raw Material Data
Your attention to the client is exactly why I love working with XL. Your team is exemplary. I was thankful for their knowledge, diligence, organization, attention to detail and dedication everyday. OAC meetings were fun and collaborative, and the project truly felt like we were a team and not adversaries. I am looking forward to working with XL again.JEN MELLOR Natomas USDPlanning with the End in Mind We begin with the end in mind. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a facility that will provide the highest level services for the community. Our proven process for aligning the entire team around this objective and developing a clear path to delivery will ensure success. In addition, our team’s proactive approach to cost control coupled with robust processes and tools provides our education clients with creative solutions which drive value into every project. Natomas USD K-8 School Coversions
Construction TechnologyProcore for Collaboration and Markups Starting in the preconstruction phase, the Procore Coordination Issues tool helps provide the entire team with access to the model and the ability to collaborate in real time to identify any potential issues early.Example of a Coordination Issue linked to a drawing in ProcoreProcore for Model Constructability Review The Procore BIM model viewer enables the team to connect the Navisworks Coordination Model within Procore to provide more usability, facilitate constructability reviews, and support mobile coordination in the field.Example of Procore BIM Model Viewer on iPadLaser Scanning for Existing Conditions Laser scanning helps identify existing conditions that may not be captured in the as-built drawings.Scan of erected steel (top) Model of erected steel (bottom)Augmented Reality (AR) for QA/QC Augmented Reality (AR) can be extremely useful to support QA/QC by visualizing in real time whether what is planned in the model is constructible in the field.XL team in the field previewing future construction phases with AR gogglesXL’s in-house technology sta has over 30 years of experience applying construction technologies to projects. Our expert skills allow us to proactively create solutions that eliminate expensive, time consuming rework.
As a BIM Manager I feel sometimes projects are overcomplicated when it comes to BIM MEP coordination and the original intent and goals are lost. XL’s BIM team does NOT fall into this category. They are no nonsense, but provide a fair and streamlined approach to this process, which is a breath of fresh air. I am always very pleased when I hear we are teaming up again on another project. JESSE CRISTERNATherma, LLCDrone Video + Photos for Site Logistics Drones give us a bird’s eye view of activity on site, providing a valuable visual reference for site logistics as well as modeling and clash detection.Drone image with Utility Drawing overlayRobotic Total Station for QA/QC Robotic Total Station (RTS) supports QA/QC and coordination by providing survey points of key elements such as trenching, stub-ups and penetrations that can be brought into the model and used to verify accuracy of placement.RTS used to verify radii before concrete pourStructionSite for QA/QC StructionSite provides a powerful means for capturing and organizing progress photos throughout the duration of the project to aid in QA/QC documentation and easy remote monitoring of project progress.Example of StructionSite used for hosting 360 degree photos Matterport for Remote Visualization Matterport takes the precision of laser scanning and combines 4K imaging to produce a truly unique way to explore, visualize, and share the project with stakeholders. Accessed through a web URL, users can simply user their mouse or keyboard arrows to freely move around the space and zoom in and out for better clarity.3D Visualization screenshot
In-House ServicesSustainability StrategyLEED Certification Product and Materials Selection and VerificationOnsite Sustainability Program ImplementationEnvironmental and Waste ManagementMass Timber SustainabilityXL has a proven track record of achieving ambitious sustainability goals. Our dedicated sustainability specialists will work with you and the design team from the beginning to ensure important decisions about sustainability are built into the program and we implement practices that maximize opportunities to achieve eciencies throughout construction. Design Tech High School at Oracle2018 ENR CA – Green Building Award 2018 ENR CA – Best Project Award – K-12 Category2018 Pacific Coast Builders Conference – Golden Nugget Award2017 Silicon Valley Structures – People’s Choice AwardLEED Projects90+JUST Certified Contractor1stMillion s.f. LEED Projects6.5s.f. Living Building Challenge Projects530,000LEED Accredited Professionals75+
Path to Net Zero Energy The project blends biophilic design principles with active and passive energy strategies: green roof filters rainwater for non-potable use; geo-exchange and radiant systems drive down energy and water demand; watershed block is an environmental alternative to cement; an all-electric kitchen and photovoltaic panels ensure net positivity; and sourcing regional materials supported the local economy and transportation during construction.This project achieved LEED Platinum Certification, is the first project to achieve both Living Building Challenge (LBC) Zero Carbon and Petal Certifications, and is seeking LBC ZNE Certification and WELL Education Pilot. Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa, CA Ground-up, 20,000 s.f. NZE academic building.2018 AIACC Leading Edge Award for Design Excellence and Sustainability2018 Building Design + Construction Magazine Building Team Awards2020 AIA East Bay Excellence in Design for Well-Being2017 California ZNE School Award - Team LeadershipAIASF Design Award - Citation2018 AIA COTE Top Ten Award
Safety Program FeaturesProject Execution Plan Site-Specific Safety Plan Safety Management Near-Miss Reporting State-of-the-Art Safety Gear Safety Recognition ProgramSafety LifecycleCulture of SafetySafety isn’t just a set of practices, it is about people. We are recognized as one of the safest general contractors in California. We have accomplished this by not only investing heavily in our safety program, but by building a true safety culture around it. It is our responsibility to send our people—and yours—home safe every day.Million hours with no lost time9.1Lost Work Days0Consecutive years XL has been honored for its safety program11EMR.47
XL’s Response to COVID-19Click the image to view a video showcasing XL’s commitment to ensure the safety of our employees, their families, our partners and our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction team worked closely with our Skyline College facilities personnel to ensure the campus disruption was minimal and that safety was maintained for campus students, faculty and visitors. Despite its steep ridgetop location and often foggy conditions, the building was constructed with maximum safety controls.Vice Chancellor, San Mateo Community College District
Community EngagementEngaging local and underutilized businesses is a small step with a significantimpact, yielding economic, social and environmental benefits for both the projectand the local community. Our active engagement with local businesses will maximize this opportunity.A Diversity of Experiences and BackgroundsSupporting our local community is central to our core purpose to “build to improve lives.” Whenever possible, we seek to provide contract opportunities to Underutilized Business Enterprise (UBE) firms, local and small businesses. In the construction industry, these businesses have often been unsuccessful in obtaining a fair proportion of contracts for which they are eligible. It is our goal to increase participation and partnerships with UBE firms to provide those opportunities and bring more value to every job.Local Partner DevelopmentWe maintain a database of over 2,500 subcontractors, nearly 350 of which are UBEs, and continually generate additional interest with local vendors by conducting outreach events and providing training programs and clinics on topics such as Certified Payroll Reports, Skilled Labor Force reporting, LEED certification, material sourcing, and project documentation.41%San Mateo Behavioral Health50%Elk Grove & G Street Behavioral Health53%Howe Avenue Behavioral HealthXL Diversity Results for Recent Kaiser Permanente ProjectsXL is contractually committed to achieving 25% diversity among trade partners on recent projects with Kaiser. Each time, we far exceeded this goal.
HomeFirstWe have been corporate supporters of HomeFirst for many years, and as part of of our partnership have supported numerous projects to help provide services, shelter, and housing opportunities to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in our community.Serving the CommunityXL’s community engagement includes our disadvantaged trade contractor program as well as a charitable giving program that involves both monetary donations and providing pro bono construction services. Focusing on the community engagement projects where we can make the highest impact, XL provides financial support and an opportunity for XLers from all roles to participate. Our program includes matching employee donations and a fully paid, 8-hour work day to volunteer.Organizations We Work With Include: Lighthouse for the Blind HomeFirst / HomeAid Rebuilding Together Habitat for Humanity American Heart Association Hearts Landing Ranch First Presbyterian Church Tiny Homes Leap Sandcastle Classic Numerous Local Food BanksCreate Mentorship ProgramFeed the HungryRun to Feed the Families
Sacred Heart SchoolsTimberQuest Classroom BuildingIn partnership with Aedis Architects and Daedalus Structural Engineering, XL delivered our first TimberQuest mass timber project for Sacred Heart Schools. TimberQuest is a cost and schedule ecient, prefabricated, DSA pre-checked solution that provides 21st-century learning environments within a high-quality, healthy and sustainable mass timber facility. The project is approximately 4,000 s.f., containing four 1,000 s.f. classrooms, each with a restroom. This project was built out with a quick turn around of 11 weeks during the summer of 2021, with classrooms ready for students to return to school in the fall.ATHERTON, CADESIGNBUILDValue$2,600,000Size4,000 s.f.ArchitectAedis Architecture
Sacred Heart SchoolsAcademic Arts BuildingATHERTON, CAThis new 79,000 s.f., LEED Gold facility demonstrates Sacred Heart's commitment to sustainability. The two-story multi-use building holds the career and counseling centers, a dance studio, maker spaces, fine arts studios, broadcast rooms, music facilities, a photography dark room, a teaching kitchen, classrooms and administration spaces. Maximizing daylight was key; even portions of the building's 30,000 s.f. below-ground floor are lit by opaque skylight pavers. XL's tight controls on timing, noise and safety minimized disruptions to the school and its community. Working closely with WRNS Studio, XL completed the project on time and within budget, earning marks from the client as “a high performing team.”CMATRISKValue$52,000,000Size79,000 s.f.ArchitectWRNS Studio
Stratford SchoolStratford School Fremont FREMONT, CAFor the Stratford Schools private school network, XL Construction completed the new 55,000 s.f. Fremont Osgood Campus, home to Pre-K to Grade 8 students. Stratford entrusted XL with its first facility built from the ground up. Starting with new concrete tilt-up buildings, XL created new technology-enriched classrooms, music rooms, a sta lounge, a library, oce space, conference rooms, and labs dedicated to computer, science, and engineering. XL's scope included construction of a playground, a parking lot, drop o zones, and landscaping. XL built a new multi-purpose room with performance space. The new school features Title 24-compliant energy eciencies.CMATRISKValue$23,700,000Size56,000 s.f.ArchitectARCHevon
Oracle America, Inc.Design Tech High SchoolREDWOOD CITY, CAXL Construction built a new 71,000 s.f., two-story charter school,funded by Oracle. Situated on Oracle's Redwood City Campus,Design Tech High School (d.tech) curves with the natural shoreline ofthe Belmont Slough. XL managed numerous rain and environmentalchallenges without compromising the 14-month timeline establishedin preconstruction. The building team unexpectedly encounteredtwo endangered species in the area, requiring protection measures.Workers also managed to install a deep foundation system inextremely wet conditions during an intense rainy season. But thefinished product was worth the eort. Inside, d.tech spaces holdclassic shop equipment and digital creation tools. XL also createdchemistry and biology labs, multi-use classrooms and a two-storylobby. XL used CM at-Risk delivery method, ensuring budget controlfor Oracle on this project which earned LEED-NC Gold and numerousawards.CMATRISKValue$35,000,000Size71,000 s.f.ArchitectDES Architects &Engineers
Sonoma AcademyJanet Durgin Guild & Commons BuildingSANTA ROSA, CASonoma Academy's Janet Durgin Guild & Commons is one of Sonoma County and XL Construction's most sustainable projects. The 20,000 s.f., two-story building incorporates a student center, a courtyard where students maintain a farm-to-table garden, maker space, wood shop, audio studio, computer lab, dining area, a full-service kitchen, and a teaching kitchen. XL also completed a 3,000 s.f. maintenance yard and bus port. XL built a state-of-the-art, net-positive energy structure using a geothermal heat exchange system, radiant heating and cooling, photo voltaic panels, a living green roof, rain and gray water collection systems, induction-powered appliances, sustainably sourced wood and rammed-earth concrete masonry unit blocks. The project achieved LEED Platinum Certification; is International Living Future Institute Zero Carbon Certified, is the first project to achieve Living Building Challenge Zero Carbon and Petal Certifications in Energy, Materials, Equity, and Beauty; and is seeking WELL v2 Certification.CMATRISKValue$21,800,000Size22,500 s.f.ArchitectWRNS Studio
Sacred Heart SchoolsMain Building RestorationATHERTON, CAXL Construction completed a historic restoration of Sacred Heart School’s main building, which was originally built in the late 1800s. Exterior modernizations included structural upgrades, masonry re-painting, slate roof replacement, and wood trim restoration.PROGRESSIVE DESIGNBUILDValue$3,700,000Size55,000 s.f.ArchitectCarey & Co
Woodside ESDWoodside Elementary Sellman MPRWOODSIDEXL Construction helped the Woodside Elementary campus modernize its educational environments by building three facilities: a new 3,000 s.f. preschool, the new 8,000 s.f. multipurpose Sellman Pavilion, and a new 1,100 s.f. design lab. The fast-tracked project included demolition and sitework, and was safely completed while the campus was occupied. The preschool includes high ceilings, natural light, and exposed structural beams. In the Design Lab, where students experiment with technology, sliding doors transform the space from one large room to two separate classrooms. The Sellman Pavilion, which serves as a gymnasium and theater for kindergarten to eighth-grade students, is Zero Net Energy, producing as much energy with roof top solar panels as it consumes.LEASELEASEBACKValue$6,000,000Size43,500 s.f.ArchitectWRNS Studio
Fairfield Suisun USDSheldon Academy of Innovative LearningFAIRFIELD, CAXL Construction completed a comprehensive transformation of The Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning campus for its 600 K-8 students. Utilizing Lease-Leaseback delivery, XL built a new 6,000 s.f. state-of-the-art library and two-story, 24,000 s.f. classroom building. XL also renovated and modernized 12,000 s.f. of existing classroom and administrative areas. This major project included a 1,500 s.f. commercial kitchen expansion and construction of an outdoor lunch shelter, new playground and bold entry plaza with a prominent shade canopy that newly defined the main access to the campus. XL successfully managed challenging site logistics and kept the school fully operational during a two-year build.LEASELEASEBACKValue$32,000,000Size43,500 s.f.ArchitectDLR Group
Las Lomitas ESDLas Lomitas & La Entrada ModernizationATHERTON & MENLO PARK, CAXL has been selected as the sole general contractor for Lease-Leasback services at the Las Lomitas Elementary School and La Entrada Middle School for Las Lomitas ESD. Each campus will have a series of modernization projects. The construction started during the summer of 2021 and will extend through 2023. The scope of work includes a three-phase, two-year modernization of the La Entrada Middle School campus. This is the same campus for which XL successfully constructed a classrom building two years ago.LEASELEASEBACKValue$58,000,000SizeVaries by schoolArchitectCAWSugimura Finney
Las Lomitas ESDLa Entrada Middle SchoolMENLO PARK, CAXL Construction helped the La Entrada Middle School grow and upgrade to support its 750 students. XL built a new 35,000 s.f., two-story 21-classroom facility on the west edge of the school’s campus. XL’s scope included construction of a new academic courtyard, outdoor play areas, connecting walkways, and a covered lunch pavilion for students and faculty. Brought on during the design phase under a Lease-Leaseback contract, XL collaborated with the District, CAW Architects, and engineers on constructability and budget management. Early planning and procurement were key to the success of constructing the school within its expedited build timeline. All on-site work was completed safely and without interruption to classes.LEASELEASEBACKValue$26,000,000Size35,000 s.f.ArchitectCAW Architects
City College of San FranciscoStudent Development CenterSAN FRANCISCO, CAXL Construction is at work on the new, 2-story 72,000 s.f. Student Development Center, expected to open in mid-2024. Working with Gensler as a progressive design-build team, the building will be a campus focal point, establishing a prominent student resource hub on CCSF's Ocean Campus. Over 30 student groups, previously distanced on campus, will be consolidated using an integrated service model, sharing common areas while having their own oce space. Guided by CCSF's shared governance process, planning incorporates input from the college's varied stakeholders and is utilizing lean methodology. The facility is targeted to be all-electric, LEED Silver, and net zero ready.PROGRESSIVE DESIGNBUILDValue$99,000,000Size72,000 s.f.ArchitectGensler
San Mateo County CCDSkyline College Environmental Science BldgSAN BRUNO, CAUsing progressive design-build delivery, XL Construction built a new, 22,000 s.f. Environmental Science Building on a picturesque ridgetop of the Skyline College campus. This elegant one-story structure provides sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding hills. With flexibility to host classes and revenue-generating events, the facility is a key asset to the college and its community. At the heart of the building is the 290-person events center, for which XL sourced and installed 22-foot-high high structural glass to create majestic views. The facility also features two 56-seat dry labs/classrooms and two 120-seat lecture halls. XL also installed an outdoor learning area incorporating native boulders. The building is LEED-Gold certified and Zero Net Energy-ready.PROGRESSIVE DESIGNBUILDValue$32,600,000Size22,000 s.f.ArchitectDES Architects & Engineers
We not me.Be true.Go beyond.HEIDI BILODEAUDirector, Business Acquisition415.377.3933hbilodeau@xlconstruction.com1111 Broadway, Suite 2050 Oakland, CA 946071810 13th Street, Suite 110Sacramento, CA 95811851 Buckeye CtMilpitas, CA 9503544 Montgomery St, 3rd FloorSan Francisco, CA 94104