Gilbane Completes Automotive Technology Project at Evergreen Community College in San Jose

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March 03, 2016

Gilbane Building Company, a global leader in construction services, is pleased to announce that construction of the Auto Technology project at Evergreen Valley College is complete. It is a major technical training center for the college and the Evergreen community. In 2010, voters in the San Jose Evergreen Community College district passed the Bond G measure, providing funds to modernize their San Jose City and Evergreen campuses.

Henry Yong, President of Evergreen Valley College, thanked voters for approving the 2010 G measure, and said “the new building will enable EVC to provide cutting edge training for students wishing to enter the industry. dynamics of automotive technology.

Evergreen Valley College’s Auto Tech Building will expand the college’s mission to provide an environment that cultivates personal and intellectual growth and prepares students for meaningful employment. Gilbane was the construction management company that oversaw the project. The building measures approximately 25,800 square feet and consists of four labs / workshops with 14 elevators, as well as 5 classrooms and specialized functions for auto manufacturer sponsored repair programs.

“This project has been carefully planned to meet current needs, future growth and technological advancements (alternative fuel cars) in automotive transportation,” says Mark Miller, Senior Project Manager, Gilbane Building Company, “It’s It is also a very exciting time for the district, as a community, and we are happy that this important project has been completed.

The purpose of this effort was to create a facility that will meet the needs of technical community college students by providing opportunities for teacher training and continuing skills development for working mature students.

About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane provides a full range of construction and facilities related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, fencing and facilities management services – for clients on a variety of markets. Founded in 1873 and still a private family business, Gilbane has more than 50 offices around the world. For more information visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.

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