How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

Cal Berkeley’s $95 million Grimes Engineering Center sits just 1,300 feet from the menacing Hayward Fault. 

Safety pro gets personal about construction’s mental health challenges

While the industry’s suicide and substance abuse rates are some of the highest, the issue doesn’t get enough attention, an XL Construction exec writes.

XL Construction appoints new president, COO

The Northern California firm, which specializes in life science construction, made other promotions in its science, technology and healthcare unit.

XL Construction and California State University East Bay Breaks Ground on Applied Sciences Center

A groundbreaking ceremony was held in early December at California State University, East Bay, to commence construction of a new 22,000 square foot state-of-the-art Applied Sciences Center. XL Construction will serve as the builder for the project, which is scheduled to be completed in 2024. The facility will house a broad range of student resources […] The post <strong>XL Construction and California State University East Bay Breaks Ground on Applied Sciences Center</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

XL Construction Appoints Carol McKenna to Vice President, People

XL Construction, a leading Northern California builder, has appointed Carol McKenna, a 20+ year human resources veteran, as Vice President, People, in its Organizational Development Group. In the newly created role, McKenna will report to Alan Laurlund, XL’s Senior Vice President of Organizational Development. She will focus on leading the expansion of the company’s integrated […] The post XL Construction Appoints Carol McKenna to Vice President, People appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.