Author Archives: Blocka Construction, Inc.

BART Warm Springs Extension

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI is partnered with Warm Springs Constructors for the HVAC portion of this project, which will add 5.4-miles of new tracks from the existing Fremont Station south to a new station in the Warm Springs district of the City of … Continue reading →

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Rinconada WTP Update

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Below are two progress pictures showing the work inside the existing substation, as well as new ductbank and foundation work for the new standby generator that will be installed shortly. This work is in preparation for a 96-hour plant-wide shutdown in December, … Continue reading →

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Los Vaqueros Reservoir Aerial Photo

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Below is an aerial photo of the latest construction activities at Los Vaqueros Reservoir.

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NTP issued for Backwash Pump VFD Replacement

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI has received Notice to Proceed for the replacement of (2) Backwash Pump Variable Frequency Drives at the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency. Work includes includes demolition of the existing drives, reconfiguration of the (E) housekeeping pads, installation of … Continue reading →

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Los Vaqueros Dam Update

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Work continues 24/7 on the expansion of Los Vaqueros Dam. Electrical work on the new intake structure will be starting next week.

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Las Gallinas Recycled Water Facility

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI was recently awarded the $1,500,000+ electrical and instrumentation contract for the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District – Recycled Water Facility Project. This project includes installation of membrane filter and UV disinfection equipment, adding recycled water facility feed pumps in … Continue reading →

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VTA Kato Road Grade Seperation

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Notice to Proceed has been issued for the Kato Road Grade Separation Project. This project will separate Kato Road from the active freight rail corridor currently owned by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). When complete, Kato Road will run depressed underneath the rail … Continue reading →

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SJSU – Central Plant Improvement

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Notice to Proceed has been issued on the SJSU Central Plant Improvement Project. Work includes electrical & controls to support the replacement of (2) 1,200 ton chillers, (2) 75HP and (2) 40HP chilled water pumps & VFDs, (2) 200HP condenser water pumps … Continue reading →

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Port of Oakland Shore Power Project

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

  BCI was recently awarded the Shore Power Common Utility System Project at the Port of Oakland. This fast track, $1,000,000 project, involves installing 1000mcm 15kV Cabling, 12kV Switchgear, and electrical ductbanks to support future Shore-to-Ship power projects. Work is … Continue reading →

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Berger II ISD Data Center HVAC Project

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Work is underway on the HVAC upgrades for the Berger II ISD Data Center Project. This work includes replacing equipment, ductwork, and controls to support the cooling needs of new emergency power and UPS equipment.  

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