2020 Virtual Christmas Party
Although this years Blois Christmas party wasn't the usual one, it will surely be one to be remembered. In true COVID style we had the best virtual 2020 quarantine style party ever. It was great to see everyone's ugly sweaters and smiling faces, even if it was only on Zoom.
Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Last week Blois hosted a COVID safe drive thru flu shot clinic and dinner from the In-N-Out truck for our employees and their families.
Blois Summer Intern Program
Over the summer of 2020, Blois Construction recruited three undergraduate engineering students from Cal Poly SLO and Cal State Northridge to participate in an internship program at Blois for 12 weeks each. The interns were able to work directly with our Project Management Teams assisting on various jobs including the Sony Studios Infrastructure project in Culver City and the U-21 Trunk Line project near LAX. Tasks that the interns participated in included attending on-site project status meetings, placing material orders, submitting RFIs, assisting with project take-offs and schedules, and attending cost meetings. Blois Construction was glad to be able to...
Blois Hits Three Year No Lost Time Milestone
A milestone of three years with no lost time is an achievement to celebrate. To celebrate each employee for adopting our “Stand Tall” safety culture. To celebrate each employee for looking out for each other to keep everyone safe. To celebrate our team making safety a priority. Once the dust settles on these uncertain times, we will celebrate. For now, we say thank you to everyone for this achievement and for Standing Tall!
COVID-19
Training Video developed to protect our valued employees and support teams. https://www.facebook.com/bloisconstruction/videos/3002969849765709/
Blois Wins National Safety Excellence Award at 21st Annual AGC of America Conference
Congratulations to the Blois team for once again being recognized nationally as having the best safety program in its class! After being awarded best in class for California, Blois was then chosen as one of three finalists to present to judges in Las Vegas. During the 21st Annual AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards, Blois was honored by receiving 1st place. Once again thank you to all our employees for all the hard work and dedication you put into safety. Thank you for Standing Tall!
2019 Stand Tall Safety Awards
Each year Blois takes time to recognize crews & individuals for our “Stand Tall” program. This year’s individuals were recognized for their ability to safely and successfully perform work on high hazard projects. The criteria for the crew and project-based awards were. Involvement with the Stand Tall program Safety Leadership Positive reports from clients Positive job site visits from safety Required reports and paperwork Training attendance The 2019 winners are: Cesar Hernandez, R23 New “A” Street Jose Castellanos, U24 Westchester Duct Bank Carmen Ramirez, LAX Mid Field Project Augustine Valenzuela, Outstanding Safety Efforts
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS COMPLETES CRITICAL UTILITY PROJECT TO HELP POWER THE FUTURE OF LAX
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS COMPLETES CRITICAL UTILITY PROJECT TO HELP POWER THE FUTURE OF LAX 01/14/2020 12:00 PM For Immediate Release Jan. 14, 2020 Contact: Stephanie Sampson (424) 646-5260 Construction crews working on Arbor Vitae Street to install a new underground duct bank. (Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the completion of a critical enabling project, the installation of an underground duct bank that will help power future elements of Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP). The underground duct bank project commenced earlier this year and involved the installation of more than...
Jim Blois and Dave Mirones Earn National Design-Build Certification
Congratulations to both Jim Blois and Dave Mirones on becoming a Design-Build Professional™. Both obtained certification from the Design-Build Institute of America's comprehensive education and certification testing program. Two to six years of substantial, documented direct project experiences in design-build project delivery experience is an additional prerequisite for Designated Design-Build Professional™ certification. DBIA Certification is the nation’s only measurable standard of an individual’s knowledge of the Design-Build Done Right™ principles vital to successful project delivery. By completing these requirements, which touch on all aspects of design-build, candidates earn the right to display “DBIA” after their names, identifying them to design-build end-users and the...
20, 30 & 35 Year Service Awards
Blois honors member of the team for their years of service. Celebrating 35 Years with Blois Ricardo Macias Randy Tittlemier Celebrating 30 Years with Blois Enrique Meza Celebrating 20 Years with Blois Gustavo Alavardo Tod Decker Javier Ramirez