© 2011 Gafcon. All rights reserved.

701 B Street, Suite 1600 ■ San Diego, CA 92101 ■ Tel: 619.231.6100 ■ Fax: 619.231.6995SAN DIEGO ■ LOS ANGELES

www.gafcon.com

Building

Futures

“The road to education requires

imagination and drive. The journey is

just as important as the destination.”

construction consultants

Gafcon was founded in 1987 by Pam and Yehudi Gaffen, br inging together a group of motivated and highly-talented professionals to serve cl ients with al l aspects related to construction and development. Under Pam and Yehudi’s leadership, Gafcon has grown into one of Southern California’s most respected construction consulting f i rms with over 100 employees and off ices in San Diego and Los Angeles.

As a well -established and respected professional organization, Gafcon provides comprehensive services in construction and program management and construction consulting support. Our technique and methodology was developed as a response to increased cl ient demand for more effective controls on their project design, cost, time and quality. We distinguish ourselves by protecting the cl ient at al l t imes dur ing design, engineer ing and construction. Our diverse portfol io includes projects from the educational, residential, government, public works and pr ivate sectors.

The Gafcon team is comprised of some of the most knowledgeable and accomplished development and construction experts in the industry. Our staff includes development program managers, construction project managers, real estate economists, architects, civi l engineers, schedulers, redevelopment experts, estimators, quality inspectors and technology professionals, al l with seasoned experience. Each of Gafcon’s experts have earned a reputation of distinction in their professional f ields.

As an award-winning f i rm, Gafcon has been recognized in the Engineer ing News Record Top 100 Construction Management Fi rm l ist, has been called one of the 100 Fastest Growing Architectural, Engineer ing and Environmental Consulting Fi rms in the U.S. and has received numerous awards applauding their use of technology in the industry.

THE ACCELErATED SCHOOL - LOS ANGELES, CA

A BLUEPrINT TO HIGHEr EDUCATION

construction consultants

Construction and Program Management■ Budget Preparation Monitoring■ Capital Improvement Program (CIP)■ Cash Flow Projections■ Citizen Bond Oversight Assistance■ Constructability review■ Construction Management■ Consultant Management■ Contract Administration■ Design/Development■ Estimating■ Furniture Fixture & Equipment■ Labor Compliance■ Pre Construction ■ Program Management■ Project Accounting■ resource Planning■ Scheduling■ Staff Augmentation■ Value Engineering

Consulting Services■ Claims Analysis/Evaluation■ Constructability review■ Expert Witness Services■ Forensic Services■ Litigation Assistance■ Plan review■ Property Condition Assessment■ Quality Assurance■ Quality Control

Real Estate Economics■ Adaptive reuse Studies■ Economic and Fiscal Impact Studies■ Financial Feasibility■ Land Use Analysis■ Market Studies■ Public/Private Partnering

LEADER IN THE INDUSTRY SERVICES PrOGrAM MANAGEMENT ■ CONSTrUCTION MANAGEMENT ■ PrOjECT MANAGEMENT

SAN DIEGO jEWISH ACADEMYSan Diego, CA

This 22-acre “Green School” was built on a 40-acre parcel and features a low visual impact facility that blends in with the rugged hillside. Gafcon achieved the design goal of creating a self-contained, ecologically-friendly campus where students could learn about their natural environment. Other features of the campus include a gymnasium, learning center, administration building and multi-purpose building.

At 65,000 square feet, this facility consists of a day school, preschool, sanctuary, social hall, meeting rooms and administration complex. The “complex” design includes exterior and interior features that integrate three domes, tower lanterns and a large courtyard. The sanctuary was designed with an open ceiling and tubular steel trusses with cedar lattice detailing.

BETH ISrAEL SCHOOL AND SANCTUArY San Diego, CA

Gafcon, a leading nationally-ranked professional construction consulting firm, has managed more than $3

billion worth of educational facilities, often under critical time pressures and strict budgetary constraints. The Gafcon management team has more than 100 years of collective experience in the education sector and shares a progressive vision and common goal of building the educational facilities of tomorrow. Gafcon provides expertise in virtually all aspects of managing the construction process, and has provided such services on many of California’s top schools. Gafcon’s portfolio of diverse project experience in the education sector not only showcases their expertise, but reinforces their solid reputation of delivering projects on time and within budget.

ExpErtisE

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVErSITY San Diego, CA

Gafcon provided reconstruction of the exterior and mold abatement along with interior renovation of the mechanical/electrical system, recreation rooms, conference rooms and offices at Chapultepec Hall. This 100,000 square foot residence hall sits 11 stories high and houses 540 students.

THE ACCELErATED SCHOOLLos Angeles, CA

At over 100,000 square feet, this four-story, steel brace-framed building was built on an existing 4.1-acre campus while maintaining existing school operations. Named Elementary School of the Year by TIME Magazine, the school accommodates 900 students with features including new classrooms, gymnasium, kitchen, play area and multi-purpose room.

GrOSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTrICT BOND PrOGrAM - El Cajon, CA

SWEETWATEr UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTrICT BOND PrOGrAM - Chula Vista, CA

This program focuses on the modernization of middle and high schools throughout the district due to $335 million in local bond measures and state match funding passed by local voters. Projects focus on aging classrooms, increased enrollments, increased technology demands and growing community needs. As California’s largest secondary school district, Sweetwater Union High School District serves approximately 41,000 students in grades 7-12.

Gafcon’s role is to develop and execute a $300 million capital construction and renovation program for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges. Gafcon is managing the scheduling, cost management and quality of projects funded by the local bond measure Prop R; this proposition financed over $200 million for ongoing repairs, renovation and new construction. In addition to program management services, Gafcon is also providing labor compliance services and furniture fixtures and equipment.

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTrICT San Diego, CA

Gafcon is providing program management services to each of the four institutions that comprise the San Diego Community College District. The $1.5 billion Propositions S and N bonds are financing modernization and new construction throughout the district. As part of the district’s Green Building Policy, all new facilities and major renovations are designed to obtain, at minimum, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

MIrAMAr COLLEGESan Diego, CA

I have always believed education is one of

the building blocks of a civilized society.

Anyone who has studied the art of governing

mankind is convinced that the fate of empires

depends on the education of its youth. With

America’s future walking through the doors

of our schools every day, I am proud that

Gafcon is contributing to improving the

quality of education by building the physical

environs within which education is pursued.

Gafcon’s commitment to building quality

educational infrastructure is my promise.

- YEHUDI GAFFEN, CEO

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SAN DIEGO jEWISH ACADEMYSan Diego, CA

This 22-acre “Green School” was built on a 40-acre parcel and features a low visual impact facility that blends in with the rugged hillside. Gafcon achieved the design goal of creating a self-contained, ecologically-friendly campus where students could learn about their natural environment. Other features of the campus include a gymnasium, learning center, administration building and multi-purpose building.

At 65,000 square feet, this facility consists of a day school, preschool, sanctuary, social hall, meeting rooms and administration complex. The “complex” design includes exterior and interior features that integrate three domes, tower lanterns and a large courtyard. The sanctuary was designed with an open ceiling and tubular steel trusses with cedar lattice detailing.

BETH ISrAEL SCHOOL AND SANCTUArY San Diego, CA

Gafcon, a leading nationally-ranked professional construction consulting firm, has managed more than $3

billion worth of educational facilities, often under critical time pressures and strict budgetary constraints. The Gafcon management team has more than 100 years of collective experience in the education sector and shares a progressive vision and common goal of building the educational facilities of tomorrow. Gafcon provides expertise in virtually all aspects of managing the construction process, and has provided such services on many of California’s top schools. Gafcon’s portfolio of diverse project experience in the education sector not only showcases their expertise, but reinforces their solid reputation of delivering projects on time and within budget.

ExpErtisE

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVErSITY San Diego, CA

Gafcon provided reconstruction of the exterior and mold abatement along with interior renovation of the mechanical/electrical system, recreation rooms, conference rooms and offices at Chapultepec Hall. This 100,000 square foot residence hall sits 11 stories high and houses 540 students.

THE ACCELErATED SCHOOLLos Angeles, CA

At over 100,000 square feet, this four-story, steel brace-framed building was built on an existing 4.1-acre campus while maintaining existing school operations. Named Elementary School of the Year by TIME Magazine, the school accommodates 900 students with features including new classrooms, gymnasium, kitchen, play area and multi-purpose room.

GrOSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTrICT BOND PrOGrAM - El Cajon, CA

SWEETWATEr UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTrICT BOND PrOGrAM - Chula Vista, CA

This program focuses on the modernization of middle and high schools throughout the district due to $335 million in local bond measures and state match funding passed by local voters. Projects focus on aging classrooms, increased enrollments, increased technology demands and growing community needs. As California’s largest secondary school district, Sweetwater Union High School District serves approximately 41,000 students in grades 7-12.

Gafcon’s role is to develop and execute a $300 million capital construction and renovation program for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges. Gafcon is managing the scheduling, cost management and quality of projects funded by the local bond measure Prop R; this proposition financed over $200 million for ongoing repairs, renovation and new construction. In addition to program management services, Gafcon is also providing labor compliance services and furniture fixtures and equipment.

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTrICT San Diego, CA

Gafcon is providing program management services to each of the four institutions that comprise the San Diego Community College District. The $1.5 billion Propositions S and N bonds are financing modernization and new construction throughout the district. As part of the district’s Green Building Policy, all new facilities and major renovations are designed to obtain, at minimum, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).

MIrAMAr COLLEGESan Diego, CA

I have always believed education is one of

the building blocks of a civilized society.

Anyone who has studied the art of governing

mankind is convinced that the fate of empires

depends on the education of its youth. With

America’s future walking through the doors

of our schools every day, I am proud that

Gafcon is contributing to improving the

quality of education by building the physical

environs within which education is pursued.

Gafcon’s commitment to building quality

educational infrastructure is my promise.

- YEHUDI GAFFEN, CEO

“

“

The San Diego Community College District’s focus on smart, green and lean construction combined with the use of renewable energy resources means projects are eligible for high-level LEED certification. Of the current and future projects, three are targeted for LEED Gold, 15 for LEED Silver, and three for general LEED certification. Several may end up at a higher certification, once completed. Gafcon recognizes the importance of sustainability and being environmentally responsible on all of its projects, and employs a team of LEED Accredited Professionals that thoroughly understand the LEED certification process.

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Gafcon’s use of cutting-edge technology on all of its projects provides our clients with full transparency and the highest quality service. We are also huge proponents of the Integrated Project Delivery System – it is how we will design and build projects in the foreseeable future.

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Gafcon is providing program management services to carlsbad unified School District. Voters passed Proposition P in november 2007, a $198 million bond measure to build a new high school, modernize seven campuses, and update technology at all 14 schools over an eight-year period. the district accommodates over 10,000 students.

Gafcon provided project management services to Rancho Santa Fe School District after voters passed Proposition P, a $34 million bond measure. Gafcon oversaw the renovation and modernization of the 50-year old r. roger rowe campus, eliminating portable classrooms and building new multi-story buildings with many new classrooms. The campus accommodates over 750 students.

Gafcon is providing program management services to Grossmont union High School District, which consists of nine high schools and various other charter and alternative education sites. Along with Proposition H, a $274 bond measure, additional funds from the $417 million Proposition u will be used to complete the modernization of all campuses as well as construct a new high school.

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© 2011 Gafcon. All rights reserved.

701 B Street, Suite 1600 ■ San Diego, CA 92101 ■ Tel: 619.231.6100 ■ Fax: 619.231.6995SAN DIEGO ■ LOS ANGELES

www.gafcon.com

Building

Futures

“The road to education requires

imagination and drive. The journey is

just as important as the destination.”

construction consultants

Gafcon was founded in 1987 by Pam and Yehudi Gaffen, br inging together a group of motivated and highly-talented professionals to serve cl ients with al l aspects related to construction and development. Under Pam and Yehudi’s leadership, Gafcon has grown into one of Southern California’s most respected construction consulting f i rms with over 100 employees and off ices in San Diego and Los Angeles.

As a well -established and respected professional organization, Gafcon provides comprehensive services in construction and program management and construction consulting support. Our technique and methodology was developed as a response to increased cl ient demand for more effective controls on their project design, cost, time and quality. We distinguish ourselves by protecting the cl ient at al l t imes dur ing design, engineer ing and construction. Our diverse portfol io includes projects from the educational, residential, government, public works and pr ivate sectors.

The Gafcon team is comprised of some of the most knowledgeable and accomplished development and construction experts in the industry. Our staff includes development program managers, construction project managers, real estate economists, architects, civi l engineers, schedulers, redevelopment experts, estimators, quality inspectors and technology professionals, al l with seasoned experience. Each of Gafcon’s experts have earned a reputation of distinction in their professional f ields.

As an award-winning f i rm, Gafcon has been recognized in the Engineer ing News Record Top 100 Construction Management Fi rm l ist, has been called one of the 100 Fastest Growing Architectural, Engineer ing and Environmental Consulting Fi rms in the U.S. and has received numerous awards applauding their use of technology in the industry.

THE ACCELErATED SCHOOL - LOS ANGELES, CA

A BLUEPrINT TO HIGHEr EDUCATION

construction consultants

Construction and Program Management■ Budget Preparation Monitoring■ Capital Improvement Program (CIP)■ Cash Flow Projections■ Citizen Bond Oversight Assistance■ Constructability review■ Construction Management■ Consultant Management■ Contract Administration■ Design/Development■ Estimating■ Furniture Fixture & Equipment■ Labor Compliance■ Pre Construction ■ Program Management■ Project Accounting■ resource Planning■ Scheduling■ Staff Augmentation■ Value Engineering

Consulting Services■ Claims Analysis/Evaluation■ Constructability review■ Expert Witness Services■ Forensic Services■ Litigation Assistance■ Plan review■ Property Condition Assessment■ Quality Assurance■ Quality Control

Real Estate Economics■ Adaptive reuse Studies■ Economic and Fiscal Impact Studies■ Financial Feasibility■ Land Use Analysis■ Market Studies■ Public/Private Partnering

LEADER IN THE INDUSTRY SERVICES PrOGrAM MANAGEMENT ■ CONSTrUCTION MANAGEMENT ■ PrOjECT MANAGEMENT