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“I Love Lucy” Grape Stomp 2023
September 15, 2023
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This year the Gidel & Kocal team along with our amazing guests spent their Friday at Tenuta Vineyard in Livermore, where the lovely weather permitted ...
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Demystifying the Role of a Commercial Architect in Construction Projects
September 10, 2023
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Architects play a pivotal role in commercial construction. As the individuals primarily involved in designing a structure, architects provide the detailed drawings, floorplans, and specifications ...
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Breathing New Life Into Old Buildings: The Art of Successful Building Renovations
September 5, 2023
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A successful commercial building renovation starts with a solid foundation. To know where you want to go, you have to know where you’ve been. Clients ...
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Breaking Ground in Biotech: Designing Cutting-Edge Laboratories for Life Sciences
September 1, 2023
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Innovation in science and technology has made the biotech space more active than ever. As such, companies need experienced professionals to build workspaces that support ...
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What You Should Know About Pre-Construction
August 31, 2023
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Pre-construction services are designed to provide owners, building managers, architects, designers, developers, and even stakeholders with all the tools necessary for the successful completion of ...
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What is Construction Partnering?
August 23, 2023
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Every construction project, no matter the size or scope, is a joint effort. Multiple teams must come together to make the end result safe, functional, ...
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Building Strong Bonds: Our Summer Family Potluck!
August 22, 2023
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Our construction family is far more than a professional network; it’s a thriving community that fosters mutual support and understanding. This unity effortlessly extends beyond ...
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What Does a Project Manager Do?
August 16, 2023
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Many industries require project managers, construction included. At a high level, the purpose of a construction project manager is to plan, procure, execute, and see ...
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The Difference Between Value Analysis and Value Engineering
August 9, 2023
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As a full-service construction firm in the Bay Area, we have seen all sorts of construction projects and approach methods. Regardless of the size, scope, ...
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7 Types of Commercial Buildings
August 1, 2023
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There are several types of commercial buildings, most of which are used for different purposes. With over 40 years of experience, our knowledge base of ...
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Alyssa Pedersen Honored In Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Women of Influence 2023
June 16, 2023
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Starting in 1999 at Gidel & Kocal as an accounts payable assistant while attending college, Alyssa has since become responsible for accounts receivable, human resources ...
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A Golf Tournament You Can’t Fore-get!
May 22, 2023
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Hosted at La Rinconada in Los Gatos, which blossomed with natural beauty and impeccably maintained fairways, this golf tournament had a lot of firsts and ...
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