Category Archives: Electrical

BCI awarded Oakmead Phase III Project

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

The third and final phase of the Oakmead Engine Replacement project was recently awarded to BCI. This $650,000 project will replace the final 2 engines at the Oakmead Storm Pump Station. Below are before and after pictures of an engine … Continue reading →

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BART 480V Switchgear Replacement Phase II

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

This $6,000,000+ project includes replacement of aging electrical distribution panels and switchgear at 18 BART stations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Work includes de-energizing power to each station, which is only allowed during non-revenue hours. With work at 15 stations … Continue reading →

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Vineyard SWTP

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

Construction is in it’s last year for the Vineyard Surface Water Treatment Project. This project, involving construction of a brand new 50MGD Water Treatment Plant, has been underway since 2008. This $34 million contract consists of underground ductbanks, 4160V Distribution, 4160V … Continue reading →

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BART 34.5kV Cable Upgrade

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

Work is now fully underway on the BART 34.5kv Cable Replacement project. This contract, in excess of $9,000,000, is the first phase of a series of projects planned for the replacement of aging power cables throughout the entire BART system. Work … Continue reading →

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Rinconada WTP Electrical Upgrades

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI was recently awarded a $3.8 million dollar contract to upgrade the aging primary electrical, standby power, and PLC systems at the Rinconada WTP in Los Gatos, CA. Originally 4 separate projects, this larger, combined project allows BCI the ability to coordinate … Continue reading →

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USD Boyce Road Lift Station

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

BCI was recently awarded a contract with GSE Construction, for the electrical and instrumentation work associated with the renovation of Boyce Road Lift Station. The (E) lift station will remain in operation, continuously receiving and treating sewage, duration construction. An entirely … Continue reading →

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Los Vaqueros Dam Expansion Project

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

BCI was recently awarded a contract to provide and install the new electrical systems, seismic instrumentation, and analytical instrumentation systems for the Los Vaqueros Dam Expansion Project. This contract worth $1.3 million is a fast track project, expected to be … Continue reading →

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WPCP Design/Build MCC Project

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Blocka Construction, Inc.

With the design phase nearly complete, BCI is now moving into the procurement and construction portion of work for this project the Design/Build MCC Replacement Phase 2 project ($1,020,000) for San Jose / Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant.

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