Author Archives: Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI Featured in SMW Local 104 Fall Newsletter

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI is proud to announce that Sheetmetal Local 104 featured the Warm Springs BART Extension Project in their Fall 2015 newsletter. Please see link below for the article.

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Emergency Ventilation Fans

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Installation Day for the Emergency Ventilation Fans for the BART Warm Springs Extension Project.  

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Rinconada WTP Residuals Management Project

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Below are some updated progress pictures of the Centrifuge Building, Gravity Thickeners, and Solids Loadout area. Also shown is the 12kV substation BCI installed to support these new facilities. Work is expected to be complete in late 2015.    

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SFPUC San Antonio Pipeline (Sunol)

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

The objective of this project was to install approximately 6,600 feet of 66-inch diameter of welded steel pipe located along the west side of Calaveras Road from the Alameda Siphons on the south to the edge of the SMP-24 quarry … Continue reading →

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Warm Springs tunnel ventilation

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

The BART Warm Springs Extension project features 2 ventilation structures that provide tunnel ventilation for the BART ROW underneath Lake Elizabeth in Fremont. Below is a photo from one of the ventilation structures featuring 2 parallel sections of 14′ x … Continue reading →

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VSFCD Influent Pump Station

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

This project was completed in late 2014 and included installation of cable trays and VFD rated cabling to the influent pumps at the Vallejo Sanitation Flood Control District.

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VTA Milpitas / Barryessa Extension Update

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Aerial photos of the latest work at the Milpitas Station.

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VTA BRT Improvements nearing completion

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

This project is nearing completion. Below are recent pictures of the installation of the work platforms that will facilitate the new buses VTA is placing into operation.

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BART 19th Street Station Entrance Enclosure Pilot

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI was recently awarded the BART 19th Station Entrance Enclosure Project. The goal of this pilot project is to create a context sensitive entrance that enhance users’ comfort and safety while improving station security. The station enclosure involves features such … Continue reading →

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SSF WPCP Demolition Activities

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

With temporary switchgear and feeders in place, demolition of the existing building, equipment and generators was able to proceed. Below is a photo highlighting the removal of the existing generator lineup.

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