Snyder Langston Newsletter | Q1:2021

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In this Issue THANK YOU

A letter from Jason Rich, President & COO

It really is that simple. Snyder Langston would like
to express our gratitude to first responders and
healthcare workers, many of whom are part of your
families, for keeping us and our communities healthy
and safe.

President's Letter 1 Thanks to our clients for your faith in us while we
have explored innovative ways to work with you, our
Exceeding Expectations with Charlene subcontractors and officials to safely deliver your projects
on-time and on-budget.
Helton & Ramon Del Toro 2 We are grateful to our field teams, working under ever-changing safety and health
guidelines with amazing adaptability and continued success. They have done a
The Judi and Bill Leonard Institute fantastic job to limit the spread at our jobsites and offices and I am so thankful for
for Cancer Prevention, Treatment & their efforts.
Wellness 3 Thanks to our employees who are working remotely and providing the same level of
excellence and support to our projects and clients.
Christ Cathedral Opens its Doors 4 For the past ten months, Snyder Langston has successfully implemented new ways
of working to ensure the safety of our personnel, our subcontractors, our clients and
B.R.I.D.G.E. Continues Doing Good 5 jobsites.

Construction During COVID 6 High Tech Solutions
OSHA Golden Gate Awards 6 The LBA Park Place team worked with the City of Irvine to complete its first-ever
virtual inspection. Kevin Joyce, Project Manager, complimented the City for its
flexibility and determined innovation to help keep projects on-track during this era of
social distancing.

60 Years in the Rear View 7 Virtual Leadership Meetings
Building Buildings & Relationships Snyder Langston has long used technology to link jobsites and offices, and through
1975 to 1990 this pandemic our Leadership Team has embraced virtual meetings as a daily
touch base to monitor projects and stay informed of COVID-19 requirements and
2020 Project Updates 8 recommendations, emphasizing the principle, Better Communication = Better
Results.
Team Member Anniversaries 9
Virtual Executive Meetings
New Safety Certification for SL 9 Our leadership teams have pivoted to a virtual Executive Meeting format with
Employees ownership on many projects. Monthly, bi-monthly or even quarterly meetings create
pause points to check in with our clients, gauge overall project health, evaluate
Team Member Promotions 10 team performance and make adjustments if necessary. We want to understand how
our clients think, behave and their definition of success, to foster an environment
of trust where they are comfortable sharing their challenges and we have the
opportunity to help resolve them. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.

Through collaboration, we will improve solutions during this continually-evolving
situation, and we will be stronger together.

All the best,
Jason

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EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS WITH CHARLENE & RAMON
A t Snyder Langston exceeding
expectations is not only than when you went in. “If someone time of day or day of the week. In the
a promise to our clients, but needs to ask me 800 questions then end, Ramon worked with 10 different
I need to answer 800 questions. I inspectors to make it happen.

it’s ingrained in the company’s want our younger team members Jason applauded Ramon’s extreme

DNA, starting with the principles to see beyond their job description. ownership and leadership.

established by Don Snyder and Bill Sometimes it’s as simple as using our

Langston, and continuing through business plan and our values to start As Ramon defines it, exceeding

the mentoring and discipline of our a conversation,” she notes. expectations is not giving up on

leaders, Steve Jones, John Rochford the first roadblock. It’s about going

and Jason Rich. While the impact of the coronavirus further, pushing through until you

has further accelerated the pace of can achieve what you need and not

Most recently, Charlene Helton work for Ramon Del Toro, project letting a hurdle or obstacle conflict
and Ramon Del Toro earned the superintendent, it has also solidified with milestones.

Exceeding Expectations award. Both his commitment to exceeding

Charlene and Ramon embody our expectations. Jason Rich explained As Ramon adds, the culture of Snyder

founding principle, working each day the reason Ramon earned the award: Langston encourages employees to

to exceed their goals with integrity. Ramon was determined when solving go the extra mile. “You see it at all

problems on the Lankershim project, levels of management, the pursuit of

As Charlene shares, reporting to a 300-unit multi-family property in excellence. It’s shared between me
Steve, John and Jason for her 20- North Hollywood. and the firm,” Ramon said. “Clients

plus year career at Snyder Langston see it and appreciate it when things

has created a very high bar when Ramon’s peers described him are getting done. Even now, despite

it comes to work expectations, as relentless in his drive to the uncertainties caused by the

encouraging her to analyze how she achieve a much-needed TCO for current pandemic, we’re doing all

can improve the workplace and instill the Lankershim. The team was we can to stay focused on goals, to

that commitment in younger team challenged by inspectors that weren’t deliver, and maintain schedule and

members. able to spend the time needed. budget.” More than anything, Ramon

Ramon took the initiative, met with said he was humbled by the award

“As I've grown into more of a senior the City to set up schedules that saying, while he tries to push goals,

employee, I've learned how to accommodated their needs. Ramon you can’t be successful without

become a better mentor and share got the appointments and was on- your team, who also work to exceed

my experiences and training and site for every meeting, no matter the expectations.

company expectations in a way that

someone younger can appreciate.

For example, when I receive client

calls, I do what I can to help them

immediately. I’m also constantly

assessing how I can anticipate the

needs of our teams,” notes Charlene.

She adds that as she has learned to
mentor effectively, you often come
out of a meeting more exhausted

Charlene Helton Ramon Del Toro
Executive Administrator Project Superintendent

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THE JUDI AND BILL LEONARD INSTITUTE FOR CANCER
PREVENTION, TREATMENT & WELLNESS

O ur teams demonstrate Building from Mission Hospital, into an area built-in future programming flexibility
with Mastery in many ways, suitable for the construction of this by making the entire building
but the Leonard Cancer Center truly new 110,000 s.f., four-story medical OSHPD-3 compliant.
exemplifies the purpose in what we do. office building and five-story 611 stall Finally, the Snyder Langston team
Every day in the U.S., 4,500 people's design-build parking garage. Our team worked efficiently to fulfill the
lives are forever changed by a cancer spent 12 to 18 months researching client’s timelines and was creative
diagnosis. To address this devastating cost-effective and efficient options to in its scheduling as proximity to
national and local need, Mission achieve this goal. The Shoppes at Mission Viejo and
Hospital has revolutionized cancer The final retaining wall system, built residential neighborhoods made for
care in South Orange County. The new within the building footprint, was a major hurdle. The entire build-out
Leonard Cancer Institute provides innovative. Extensive site work was coordinated with homeowners
the latest treatments, ensuring included road reconfigurations and associations and the retail landlord’s
south Orange County residents have a combination of various design- customer access, especially during
local access to specialized care, not build retaining wall systems including high sales periods and holidays.
previously available. Soil Nailing, Beam and Lagging, and The team demonstrated true mastery
The project is unique for many Mechanical Stabilized Earth (MSE) as they anticipated and overcame
reasons, especially because of its walls as high as 55 feet tall that obstacles, discovered efficient
location. Substantial earthwork were highly decorated to match the solutions and executed flawlessly
and retaining walls were needed branding style for Mission Viejo. with each endeavor to provide an
to transform an existing hillside The new institute takes advantage of important healthcare resource for
in Mission Viejo, located across Mission Hospital's existing license and Orange County.

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CHRIST CATHEDRAL OPENS ITS DOORS

The iconic "Hour of Power" Crystal Cathedral is Completely Transformed

The Roman Catholic Diocese by a 7-ton steel and aluminum exterior of the Cathedral, rounded out
of Orange selected Snyder baldachin, clad with gilding. The the renovation
Langston to transform the iconic marble altar weighs 9,000 pounds. Snyder Langston is proud to have
all-glass Crystal Cathedral into Christ The project team recognized early in contributed to such an iconic
Cathedral. The extensive interior planning that the high work would be structure and were honored that
renovation was completed over the most significant safety challenge. the project was recognized as ENR's
24-months and included unique Snyder Langston’s innovative scaffold Regional Best Project and the
features and construction challenges, strategy emphasized emergency recipient of Los Angeles Business
requiring creative thinking from a access to each scaffold level: Council's Architectural Award in the
high-performing team committed construction of four different stair "Beyond LA" category.
to overcoming obstacles to achieve towers with hoist towers allowed
success. worker access to all areas, and also The Crystal Cathedral Before
After strengthening the main worship ensured an efficient method of
floor with carbon fiber, Snyder reaching and transporting an injured Snyder Langston's intricate scaffold system 4
Langston erected 86,500 s.f. of worker from any height.
scaffolding to clean and paint the truss With heights up to 96-feet, specific
roof structure; and install new fire safety training for trades working
protection, a new lighting system and on the scaffolding was imperative. A
11,500 quatrefoils, the project’s most red vest system was implemented,
notable design feature. The metal whereby only those who completed
sail-shaped panels were strategically the training wore a red safety vest and
arranged and affixed to the building’s were allowed on the scaffold.
space frame, significantly reducing Since this project was completed in
solar heat gain and glare while a fully-glazed building, the Snyder
improving the acoustical properties of Langston team implemented a
the worship area. Seven hundred new system to monitor temperature levels
LED lights illuminate the structure, at different elevations within the
ensuring that the reflection of the structure. During the summer months
quatrefoil’s intricate pattern is visible we used a temporary chiller system to
day or night. cool the upper levels of the scaffold
Other unique project features and modified start times to 4:00
included 300+ tons of stone imported a.m. to minimize exposure to peak
from Italy, Turkey, Germany and afternoon temperatures.
Tunisia for use as flooring and wall Refurbished landscaping and 93,000
cladding; 5,900 lb motorized steel s.f. of decorative pavers around the
entry pivot doors measuring 28’ wide
by 10’ high. The crucifix is suspended

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B.R.I.D.G.E. KEEPS DOING GOOD

Innovative Thinking and Team Work Kept the B.R.I.D.G.E Effort Alive in 2020

Bike Delivery at The Wooden Floor

M ost of our charitable initiatives Bike Drive A special thank you to Controller
went virtual in 2020, and Snyder Lack of bicycle availability from our Annette Clark for her tremendous
Langston employees rose to the regular vendors and our inability coordination effort, to Martina Lin
challenge. Here are a few highlights: to get together in person for our and Warren Biddle for helping with
N95 Mask Donations traditional "Build-A-Bike" effort transport, to the Innovation Park
At the start of the coronavirus threatened to sideline our 23rd Team for unloading and storing all the
pandemic, Snyder Langston helped Annual Bike Drive. But quick thinking bikes, and to our employees and trade
community organizations by and flexibility saved the day! partners who donated to the event:
finding and donating N95 masks to Snyder Langston employees fanned De Arakal Family | Albert & Jurgita
Cedars-Sinai, Keck Medicine of USC, out across the Southland to find and deBarardinis | Gayle Jones & Family
Mission Hospital, and Orangewood purchase bikes, assembled them at Colleen Pierce | Greg Sadick | A.G.
Foundation, helping to keep their home and transported the bikes to Barker | Access Electric | Ben’s
Youth Center open. Thanks to Safety our Innovation Park jobsite. Team Asphalt | Boberg Engineering
Manager Warren Biddle for heading members worked in small, socially- California Barricade C.I.S. | CMF, Inc.
up this effort. distanced shifts to quality control Cousyn Grading & Demo | Garza
Food Drives and outfit each bike with a lock and Glass Factory | HBA Incorporated
Snyder Langston employee donations helmet. Jade, Inc. | James McMinn, Inc.
to the Los Angeles and Second As a result, one hundred kids served Largo Concrete | HBA Incorporated
Harvest Food Banks, provided nearly by Orangewood Foundation and The McCandless Tile | Midwest Roofing
43,000 meals to the food insecure; Wooden Floor received bikes for Co., Inc. | Mobile Fire Extinguisher
and our annual Thanksgiving Meal Christmas. Nevell Group | PBC Companies
Drive equipped local families, served Red Pointe Roofing | Rockwell Drywall
by The Orangewood Foundation, with Weiss Sheet Metal | Western Allied
complete turkey dinners. Corporation | X-Act Finish & Trim

Thanksgiving Meal Drive Spark of Love Toy Drive N95 Masks @ Keck Medicine of USC Bike Delivery @ Orangewood Foundation
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We couldn't have imagined, at
this time last year, how the rest We are inspired at our project Outdoor Pull-planning @ Japanese Heritage House
of the year would unfold. Living and teams' flexibility and commitment
working under restrictions brought to following the extensive protocols
on by the COVID-19 pandemic has we put in place. As a result of these
certainly been challenging. efforts, every one of our 31 projects
remained on-track.

Last March, when Governor Newsom For information on Snyder Langston's
imposed the statewide stay-at-home COVID-19 response, please visit
order, Snyder Langston leadership https://www.snyderlangston.com/
snapped into action, immediately covid-19-response/
pivoting to ensure we were
recognized as an essential business
and most importantly, protecting
our employees, subcontractors and
jobsites.
Our office and field staff worked
tirelessly to outfit each jobsite with
the required materials to remain
operational. Field teams found new
ways to work with consultants and
government agencies to keep projects
moving without face-to-face meetings.

OSHA GOLDEN GATE SAFETY AWARDS

S ymmetry Apartments, BMW
West Coast Regional Training
Facility, Lakeshore Towers and
Silverado Senior Living are all
recent recipients of OSHA's site
specific Golden Gate Safety Award.

The award recognizes construction Symmetry Apartments, Northridge Lakeshore Towers, Corona
project teams that demonstrate
a commitment to continuously
improving the effectiveness of their
safety and health management
system, and requires a visit from
OSHA that includes a site walk and
team and subcontractor interviews.

Congratulations teams!

BMW West Coast Training Facility, Ontario Silverado Senior Living, Thousand Oaks

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60 YEARS IN THE REAR VIEW

Building Buildings & Relationships | 1975 to 1990

In our last installment we reflected up a new direction into
on Snyder Langston's founding the retail space that would
-- from a "two-man show" building include Corona del Mar
auto dealerships to the start of the Plaza, Tustin Marketplace
founders' collaborations with LPA, with Irvine Company, Park
Ware Malcomb and Irvine Company. Place Irvine, and the award- The original SL Dream Team: Stephen Jones, John Rochford, Don
In the mid-70's, developers Don Russell winning Promenade at Snyder, Gayle Jones and Bill Langston
and Don Sutro of Trammell Crow asked
Snyder Langston to build the Redhill Westlake. the 42-acre Hazard Center in San
Industrial Park. Soon after, we built
the 22-building Clauset Center. Still a With business booming, Bill realized Diego, again for Trammell Crow
valued client, Trammell Crow gave the Company. That year, Snyder Langston
firm its start in multi-story buildings that to continue growing, they hit an annual volume of $140MM
with the award of Parkcenter 400 in must recruit a leader to develop
Tustin, along with multiple tenant and implement a comprehensive with over 140 employees. Landlord-
improvements. driven tenant improvement projects
With these projects under its belt, Project Management approach. made up more than $40MM annually
Snyder Langston began focusing While reluctant at first, Steve Jones
on industrial and office work. and totaled more than 200 projects a
The company’s expertise quickly accepted Bill’s offer and brought with year. By the end of the 1980s, Snyder
progressed from 10-ton tilt-up panels him energy and fresh ideas which Langston was the largest builder of
using a 35-ton crane to 90-ton panels he still contributes today. With new
requiring the largest cranes available. project managers brought on board, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and
Engineers assisted the company in high-tech construction projects in San
forming innovative anchorage systems volume soon doubled. Diego County.
and developing new materials and
techniques, resulting in more efficient In 1986, after years of earning Change and challenge were the norm
methods for constructing tilt-up the loyalty of the company’s during the first 35 years of business
buildings. superintendents and the respect – from stagflation and oil rationing in
In the late 1970s, Snyder Langston of its valued subcontractors, Don the 1970’s to peacetime economic
built its first major retail project, the Snyder retired. Stephen Jones was growth of the 1980’s, but one
Laguna Hills Shopping Center, setting promoted to President and John constant that remains today is Don
Rochford, new to the company and and Bill’s emphasis on integrity and
fresh off completing one of the tallest the value we place on relationships.
structures in San Francisco,
took on one of Snyder Their legacy continues to serve
Langston’s first high- Snyder Langston well –
rise buildings and earning the respect
at the time, its of employees,
most notable clients and the
retail and subcontracting
office community.
project:

Don Snyder & Bill Langston Hazard Center, San Diego

Park 17962 Cowan, Irvine
center 400, Tustin

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2020 PROJECT UPDATES

Our teams have completed or are currently wrapping up some exciting projects. Here are just a few:

Symmetry Apartments, Northridge Westside Family Health Center, Culver City

BMW Western Regional Training Facility, Ontario Samueli Academy, Santa Ana

Park Place | 3333 Michelson Lobby Renovations, Irvine Chinese Gardens @ The Huntington Library, San Marino

649 Lofts & Joshua House Health Center, Los Angeles Le Meridien Hotel, Arcadia

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SNYDER LANGSTON INSIDER Continuous Improvement: New
Safety Certification for SL Employees
Anniversaries
S nyder Langston has been a leader in the field of safety and risk management
(as of December 31, 2020) for over 60 years. In 2020 we introduced the Safety Trained Supervisor
Construction (STSC) certification for our field and operations personnel.
Congratulations to our employees who
recently celebrated anniversaries. The Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) is intended for leaders at all
levels of an organization because all employees have responsibilities for a safe
40 Years work environment. While these individuals may not have safety as a primary
Stephen Jones, Executive Chairman duty, but their knowledge of safety practices ensures safer and healthier
worksites, and their competency strengthens the foundation of safety in the
35 Years organization.
John Rochford, Chairman & CEO
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certifications are recognized
20 Years as “Gold Standard” safety certifications around the world, protecting and
Steven Park, IT Manager developing workers, assisting in the development of international safety, health
Kelly Wilken, Asst. Project Manager and environmental (SH&E) standards, and contributing to the international
advancement of the safety profession.
15 Years
George Loynd, Project Executive We would like to recognize several project team members who have successfully
Greg McClure, Sr. Superintendent completed the training program and passed the STSC exam. Congratulations
Ramon Del Toro, Cristian Galvez, Al Garcia, Bob Han and Paul Kunze. We
10 Years appreciate your dedication to improving safety across all company functions.
Linda Dixon, Asst. Project Manager
Greg Sanders, Sr. Estimator Ramon Del Toro Cristian Galvez Al Garcia
Project Superintendent Asst. Project Superintendent Project Superintendent
5 Years
Veronica Ascencio, Project Accountant Bob Han Paul Kunze
Erik Bruner, Project Manager Sr. Project Engineer Project Superintendent
Ramon Del Toro, Superintendent
Dylan Eads, Asst. Project Manager
Curtis Emery, Sr. Superintendent
Daniel Emrich, Sr. Project Engineer
Adam French, Superinendent
Steve Heo, Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Shehzad Khan, Project Director
Warren Lee, Sr. Project Manager
Mark Montoya, VP Multi-Family
Dean Tuma, Project Engineer
Peter Tuma, VP Operations, Residential
Chris Voros, Project Director

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Promotions (as of December 31, 2020)

C ongratulations to our newly promoted team members. Best wishes in your new roles, and thank you for your
dedication and commitment to Snyder Langston.

Peter Tuma Zenith DeRosier Shehzad Khan
VP, Operations- Residential Project Director Project Director

Angeles Padilla Chris Voros Pamela Santos
Project Director Project Director Optym Operations Director

Dustin Bianchi Layth Alsaad Dylan Eads
Project Manager Asst. Project Manager Asst. Project Manager

Daniel Emrich Lauren Lapka Sarah Hidalgo
Sr. Project Engineer Sr. Project Coordinator Exec. Assistant/Office Manager

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