Straub C.W. Driver Joint Venture Wins $46 Million Project at Camp Pendleton

Torrance, CA – December 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Following a joint venture established just under a year ago, San Diego-based general contractors Straub Construction and C.W. Driver have been awarded a $46.5 million contract for the design and construction of six new facilities, renovation of existing facilities, and infrastructure and site improvements to support the Truck Company Operations in the Margarita (33) Area of Camp Pendleton. Joining C.W. Driver and Straub Construction on the design-build project team are San Diego-based architectural firms RJC Architects and Gensler Architects. The expected date of completion of the Truck Company Complex is scheduled for September 2013.

Developed in 1953, The Margarita (33) Area is undergoing a major transformation with replacement of buildings, improving vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and adding landscaping and other site improvements consistent with the newer developments on the base. New buildings will be replacing the existing dining facility, armory and single marine facility, and the existing vehicle maintenance facility will be totally renovated. Other new facilities will include a company headquarters building, warehouse, dispatch building and communication hut. The phased construction plan developed by the Straub/Driver team will provide all of these improvements without disrupting base operations.

This contract award was based on Best Value to the government. Straub/Driver developed an approach to the project which improves the overall efficiency and economy of the area and provided new building concepts that are forward thinking, innovative, durable, and most importantly highly functional. The definable difference in the Straub/Driver approach is the blending of the two company’s strengths and expertise.

C.W. Driver President Dana Roberts said, “Combining C.W. Driver’s 92 years of experience and legacy of project excellence in the public sector with Straub Construction’s experience and expertise with federal and military projects is a winning combination to develop best value for government facilities. In this economy the government needs innovative contractors that know how to deliver best value and maximize the use of public funds. Our joint venture is designed to do just that.” As an example, Greg Brown, director of C.W. Driver’s federal program explains, “At the Camp Pendleton Truck Company Complex, work will be performed at four separate locations at Area 33. Combining C.W. Driver and Straub Construction’s resources will maximize the efficiency for the four site project teams.”

This project is Straub Construction’s sixth project at Camp Pendleton in the past four years and C.W. Driver’s first project at the base. “We are excited about the potential that the Straub-Driver Joint Venture has in delivering facilities that meet and exceed the government’s requirements at Camp Pendleton and other government facilities in the future,” said Robert Mhyre, vice president of Straub Construction. “Our history working at Camp Pendleton combined with C.W. Driver’s history of outstanding project delivery will make the joint venture a valuable asset to the government in meeting their objectives.”
This is the first project of the Straub-Driver Joint Venture. The joint venture is planning to pursue additional projects in the near future.

About Straub Construction:
Straub Construction is an award-winning general contractor specializing in design-build and construction management services. The company has provided comprehensive services to support Department of Defense and public construction programs for clients in California, Nevada and Arizona. The privately held corporation has experienced outstanding growth in the past five years and has always maintained a reputation for excellence throughout its 30 year history. The company is located at 202 West College, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Corporate Office: (760) 414-9000, fax (760) 414-9100. For more information, please visit www.straubinc.com

About C.W. Driver:
C.W. Driver, a premier builder serving the Western U.S. since 1919, specializes in general contracting and construction management services by remaining on the cutting-edge across a broad spectrum of industries including higher education facilities, K-12, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality and military. C.W. Driver has offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario and San Diego. For more information, please visit www.cwdriver.com