Vertical CM&I Featured Projects

Hoch Consulting provides high-quality turnkey services to both public and private sector clients.

SLR Maintenance Building Project

Client: City of Oceanside

Hoch Consulting staff acted as the Owner’s Project Manager for Oceanside’s San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility buildout project. Work included:

  • New Maintenance Building: Construction of a 19,644 sq. ft. building including prefabricated building erection, new concrete foundation and complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing and finish systems.
  • New Storage Building Site Improvements: Construction of all site and parking improvements including site clearing, grading, underground utilities, paving and stormwater treatment measures. Construction of a new prefabricated metal storage building including foundation pouring and structure erection.
  • Remodel of Existing Maintenance Building:  Improvements to the existing maintenance building including selective building demolition, framing, complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing and finish systems.

Hotel Del Coronado – Multiple Projects

Client: Hotel Del Coronado

Hotel Del Coronado underwent substantial additions and renovations between 2018-2021. While at Watkins Landmark Construction, Mr. Poulton was a leader in renovating Serea Restaurant, Babcock Bar and Grill, retail shops, and Spa and Salon at the Del.

  • Serea Restaurant included HVAC, fire sprinkler, and kitchen upgrades with all new patio hardscapes, fire pits, and sunset bar.
  • Babcock Bar and Grill included renovation of one of the oldest bars in San Diego, new restroom facilities, accordion doors, and historically matched architectural features.
  • Retail shops included the replacement of existing above-ceiling utilities,  storefront upgrades, and other items to provide a more welcoming experience to hotel guests and the general public. 
  • Spa and Salon at the Del included renovations to therapy pools, HVAC upgrades, workout facility, new patio deck, hair and nail care stations.

Jones Rd. Tenant Improvements

Client: City of  Oceanside

Hoch Consulting staff acted as the Owner’s Project Manager for the Jones Road Tenant Improvements project which renovated a 1930s building to provide workspace for Oceanside’s Meter Services Division. Work included complete replacement of the roof and roof trusses, new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, data, and gas installation along with buildout of kitchen, bathroom, office, and conference spaces. Hazardous material remediation and future ADA compliance were managed as critical work tasks. The completed tenant improvements provided permanent office space for the Meter Services Division and a 700-square ft. auxiliary meter testing room including a meter test bench with recirculation reservoirs, piping, and appurtenant components.

Creekside Apartments Affordable Housing

Architect: Rodriguez Associates Architects

As VP of Construction at Watkins Landmark Construction, Mr. Poulton oversaw buildout of twenty-two affordable housing units in San Marcos. Project consisted of three wood-framed structures built over an on-grade concrete slab, two of which have mixed-use retail space on the first floor. A phased approach allowed occupants to move into the first building while the remaining buildings were still under construction. The winning architectural design includes a playground, corner cupola, a state-of-the-art community center, learning center, kitchen, business center, exercise facility, and media room. Timely completion, minimal punchlist, and seamless turnover made this project a prototype for future builds.

Horizontal CM&I Featured Projects

Grand Avenue Vision Project – Phase 2 

Client: City of Escondido

The Hoch Consulting Team provided Construction Management, Inspection, Public Outreach, Material Testing, and Special Inspections for the City of Escondido’s major overhaul of Grand Avenue. The project, which is located in the City’s historic downtown area, required close coordination and full-scope public outreach to administer inquiries, provide project updates, and manage complaints. This $9.7M construction project was completed in a 7-month construction window and included the following elements:  

  • Conversion of 2 intersections to traffic circles 
  • Widening of repaving of 3 city blocks 
  • Storm drain piping and inlet structures 
  • 1,100 LF of decorative string lights 
  • 8,800 Sq. Ft of architectural landscaping 
  • 46,000 Sq. Ft of sidewalk removal and replacement

Fire Mountain Recycled Water Reservoir and Pump Station 

Client: City of Oceanside

Hoch Consulting is providing a full suite of services for the City of Oceanside on the construction of Fire Mountain Recycled Water Reservoir and Pump Station Project. Our team is performing Construction Management, Inspection, Material Testing, Public Outreach, Environmental/Biological/Cultural Resource Monitoring, and Special Inspections on this $9.9M construction project. Project highlights include: 

  • 2.2 MG pre-stressed concrete reservoir 
  • Packaged booster pumps with new pump station building 
  • Storm water retention basin 
  • PVC, CML&C steel, and ductile iron piping with associated appurtenances 
  • Site improvements 

Upsize Blending Line at Diamond 

Client: Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD)

Our team was selected to perform Construction Management, Inspection, Public Outreach, Special Inspection, and Material Testing services. Major work included the installation of more than 2,500 LF of 20” diameter ductile iron pipe and over 400 LF of welded cement-mortar lined & coated steel pipe. The work also included the installation of new shutoff valves, fire hydrants, blow-off assemblies, and repaving. As the work occurred in a residential arterial street that would affect traffic patterns, including school bus stops, Hoch coordinated and managed all questions, complaints, and concerns from the public. 

Filter Washwater Header and Associated Piping Project 

Architect: Santa Fe Irrigation District

Hoch Consulting performed Construction Management, Inspection, and Special Inspections for this piping replacement project for Santa Fe Irrigation District at their R.E. Badger Filtration Plant. The project entails the multi-phased removal and replacement of 400 LF of steel piping and 7,200 LF of PVC piping at an active water filtration plant. Key challenges include coordination with District staff for multiple smaller shutdowns, tight construction period for overall plant shutdown, and rigorous protection of existing filter media.