Author: Fernando Arteaga
Construction Update: The Village at Gray’s Crossing in Truckee, Ca
The Huff Team continues to make exciting progress for the Village at Gray’s Crossing project in Truckee, CA.
We are building 24 luxurious mountain-modern residences from the ground up. This project features a collection of 4 unique & spacious floorplans that include 3 bedrooms, 3-4 baths, and range between 1,893 sq. ft. and 2,573 sq. ft.
Stay tuned for more updates!!
Please visit our project page to learn more!
Completed Construction: Turlock Self Storage in Turlock, Ca
The Huff Team recently completed construction for the Turlock Self Storage project in Turlock, CA.
This facility includes 6 Huff Metal buildings and a two-story wood-framed manager’s office. In total, the facility encompasses 78,484 square feet and holds 478 rentable storage units.
As always, Huff Metal Buildings are 100% made in America and come from over 70% recycled steel.
Please visit our project page to learn more!
Construction Update: Guard Dog Self Storage project in Galt, CA
Check out the Huff Team’s progress in building the Guard Dog Self Storage project in Galt, CA.
This project is being built from the ground up on a 6.4-acre parcel. The facility consists of six masonry block self-storage buildings that encompass 69,720 square feet.
In total, Guard Dog Self Storage will hold 625 rentable storage units including 20 accessible units and 93 RV parking spaces.
Huff Metal Buildings: Certified Collision Center in Oakdale, CA
The Huff Metal Buildings team is building the new Certified Collision Center in Oakdale, CA.
This project is a part of our design-build delivery process which gives our client numerous benefits including effective communication, total accountability of the assembled team, faster project completion, and inherent cost savings.
This project is built from the ground up and encompasses 23,800 square feet. Some features include a 14,000-square-foot auto repair area, a 6,000-square-foot painting booth, and a 2,000-square-foot office and retail shop.
Huff Employee Spotlight: Miguel Lopes, Promotion to General Superintendent
We would like to recognize and congratulate Miguel Lopes on his recent promotion to General Superintendent. Get to know more about Miguel and his experience working at Huff Construction down below.
Name: Miguel Lopes
Title: General Superintendent
Hire Date: 2011
Where are you from?
I am from Turlock, CA
What do you do at work?
I am a Superintendent, Team Leader, Motivator, Supervisor, and Builder.
What did you do before working at Huff Construction?
Before working at Huff Construction, I was working as a turnkey custom home builder and I ran a production framing crew.
How did you get your start at Huff Construction?
I was hired as a part-time restoration & rebuild specialist.
What makes you excited to go to work in the morning?
Knowing that I have an opportunity to continue doing what I love. I’m passionate about building, it doesn’t feel like work to me.
What’s your favorite part about working at Huff?
My favorite part about working at Huff includes working with design teams, developers, and the Huff Team. At Huff, I enjoy coordinating teams as a leader, striving for the highest quality, modifying details to better the project, striving for a zero punch list, and having the ability to make decisions knowing that upper management will continue to support me. At Huff, we are a Team!
How does Huff support you as an employee?
Huff supports us to make appropriate decisions, furthers our training & education, and provides one-on-one mentoring.
What has surprised you about working at Huff?
What surprises me is the diverse array of projects, in industry and scale, that we build. I enjoy being a part of a team that builds different types of projects.
Do you have a favorite Huff quote or mantra?
“The Huff Way”
What projects have you built?
I’ve had the privilege to build many projects over the years but some notable projects include:
The Element Hotel in San Jose, CA
Residence Inn / Fairfield Inn & Suites Dual-Branded Hotel in San Jose, CA
Residences @ The Enclave at Del Rio in Modesto, CA
Turlock Christian Elementary in Turlock, CA
What is your favorite project that you have built?
I’ve got two favorite projects: The Turlock Christian Elementary School and The Enclave at Del Rio
Which project is/was the most complex?
The Element Hotel in San Jose, CA was the most complex.
(Pictured below is Miguel standing outside of the Element Hotel while under construction)
What has been your proudest/favorite moment at Huff?
My proudest moment was when I was given the opportunity to be Lead Superintendent at The Element Hotel in San Jose, CA.
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
My favorite things to do outside of work are spending quality time with my wife and family.
Who or what inspires you?
My father inspires me the most.
(Pictured below is Miguel & his father, Joao Lopes, standing outside of the Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn Dual-Branded Hotel)
Where is your favorite place to eat?
My favorite restaurant is Golden Steer Steakhouse in Las Vegas.
Where is your favorite place to travel to?
My favorite places to travel to are Portugal and Florida.
Construction Update: Best RV Project in Turlock, CA
The first phase of the Best RV project in Turlock, CA is nearing completion!
This project includes the redevelopment of an existing 12-acre RV Sales site.
Our work includes demolishing the existing site; followed by grading & paving, installing a revised storm drain system, efficient site lighting, and landscaping.
Huff Team: Employee Work Anniversaries
We are grateful for all of the hard work and contributions of these Huff Team members who recently celebrated their work anniversaries with Huff Construction!
Leroy Kinser, Superintendent | 26 Years
Shella Pennington, Accounts Payable Administrator | 7 Years
Josh Stice, Construction Laborer | 4 Years
Elise Huff, Receptionist | 4 Years
Chris Fitzgerald, Construction Laborer | 1 Year
Thank you all for another year of dedication to building excellence!
Construction Completion: Solar Cool Properties Office & Warehouse in Modesto, CA
The Huff Metal Buildings Team completed construction for the Solar Cool Properties Office & Warehouse in Modesto, CA.
This project involved demolishing an existing building that a fire had destroyed. After demo work, we built this new 18,125-square-foot metal building from the ground up.
Features of this facility include a two-story office space, a 10-foot high masonry wall, 3 rollup doors, and a loading dock that can accommodate two trucks. As always, Huff Metal Buildings are designed, detailed, and fabricated in the USA from American-made steel that is over 70% recycled.
Huff Team: Non-Profit Housing Conference
The Huff Team had a great time representing at the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) annual conference.
