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Lusardi Construction Company Sponsors Carlsbad Educational Foundation Gala

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Lusardi Construction Company had the honor of attending and sponsoring the recent silent auction at the Carlsbad Educational Foundation Gala. The event, held at the prestigious Omni La Costa Resort, was a magnificent evening dedicated to supporting Carlsbad public schools, with a special focus on enhancing science, technology, and music programs.

At Lusardi Construction, we believe in the power of education and the profound impact it has on our community. This is why we are immensely proud to support an organization where 100% of donations directly benefit the Carlsbad Unified School District. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is a beacon of hope and progress, ensuring that every child has access to the resources they need to succeed academically and creatively.

The gala was a night to remember, filled with inspiring speeches, incredible performances, and a vibrant community spirit. Our team was thrilled to participate in the silent auction, knowing that our contributions will help provide essential educational tools and opportunities for students. From advanced technology in classrooms to enriching music programs that foster creativity, the funds raised will make a significant difference in the lives of young learners.

Together with the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, we are dedicated to building a brighter future for Carlsbad schools. Our commitment to supporting educational excellence is unwavering, as we believe that the success of our community starts with the success of its students. By investing in their education, we are investing in the future leaders, innovators, and creators of tomorrow.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation for organizing such a meaningful event and to all the attendees and sponsors who contributed to its success. It is through collaborative efforts like these that we can truly make a lasting impact.

Thank you for joining us on this journey to support and uplift our local schools. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Carlsbad Educational Foundation and to many more opportunities to give back to our community.

Padres Pedal the Cause

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Post-event reflections highlight Padres Pedal the Cause as more than just a gathering; it’s a dynamic movement that binds San Diego’s vibrant communities under a singular aspiration: achieving cures within our lifetime. Whether cycling, running, walking, or spinning, each stride is a tribute to those dear to us touched by cancer. Together, our collective zeal transforms into fundraising endeavors, propelling research with the potential to preserve precious lives.

And amidst the camaraderie, let’s celebrate Team Lusardi’s remarkable contribution. With over 100 strong team members in attendance, raising an astounding $29,710. Every dollar raised by passionate participants goes directly towards collaborative cancer research at the leading institutions in San Diego. We take immense pride in bolstering Discovery Grants at Curebound, fostering pioneering initiatives across critical domains such as Prevention and Diagnostic Tools, Novel Therapeutic Platforms, Immunotherapies, Cancer Equities, and Pediatric Cancers.

Help the Children

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At Lusardi Construction, we’re more than just builders of structures; we’re builders of community, compassion, and joy.

 

For the past 30 years, our team has been on a mission to spread holiday cheer through our dedicated involvement in the Help the Children program. Our journey with Help the Children has been nothing short of heartwarming. Three decades of unwavering commitment have brought smiles to the faces of children in our local community during the holiday season.

 

This year, the Lusardi family, both in and outside the job site, came together and made an incredible contribution of $9,117. What makes this initiative truly special is the active participation of each Lusardi employee. Whether it’s a toy donation or a monetary contribution, every effort is a testament to our shared commitment to positively impacting our community.

 

We’re proud to acknowledge the incredible generosity of our team on the Giving Wall, symbolizing the strength that arises when a group of individuals comes together for a common cause. A special mention goes out to those who contributed to Operation Hope North County, Women’s Resource Center, and Turn Improving Lives. Your support is not just a line item; it’s a lifeline for our community facing challenges during the holiday season.

Lusardi Construction 11-Year Journey: Paving the Way for Inclusive Triumphs at the 2023 Challenged Athletes Foundation Community Challenge

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In a spectacular showcase of unity and triumph, the 2023 CAF Community Challenge, fueled by Toyota, brought together over 1,000 individuals from across the globe for a weekend of inclusive sports in San Diego. Among the standout contributors to this extraordinary event was Lusardi Construction, whose impactful presence extended beyond sponsorship, leaving an enduring mark through the construction of crucial infrastructure and active team participation.

Amid the dynamic energy of the 2023 CAF Community Challenge, Lusardi Construction embarked on an extraordinary adventure, weaving together passion, purpose, and a profound commitment to the community. As the sun dawned on Mission Bay, our team pedaled, walked, swam, and danced alongside the incredible athletes, creating a tapestry of celebration and admiration.

Yet, our journey extended beyond personal feats. Proudly sponsoring and actively participating, Lusardi Construction took a hands-on approach in shaping the narrative of the event. We not only constructed the sports court for wheelchair basketball but also built transition ramps, turning accessibility and inclusivity from aspirations into a vibrant reality.

As cheers and laughter echoed across the sports court, we stood shoulder to shoulder with the athletes, celebrating resilience, strength, and an unwavering spirit. Together, we ensured that every athlete had the facilities they deserved, creating an inclusive environment that echoed the core values of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

This journey holds a special place in our hearts, marking 11 years of unforgettable collaboration with CAF. From biking scenic routes to constructing spaces where dreams flourish, Lusardi Construction continues to be a driving force, embodying the belief that sports can be a transformative force in the lives of individuals of all abilities.

Padres Pedal the Cause

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Team Lusardi Makes Meaningful Impact in the Fight Against Cancer

Padres Pedal the Cause holds a special place in our hearts as we actively participate as a team fueled by our dedication to making a difference. This remarkable charitable event has become a beacon of unity, determination, and community spirit in San Diego.

When it comes to Padres Pedal the Cause, we go above and beyond our daily construction endeavors. We eagerly embrace the challenge of cycling and walking with purpose, knowing that every mile contributes to groundbreaking cancer research, innovative clinical trials, and crucial patient care programs. It’s a tangible way for us to make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.

But our involvement doesn’t stop there, we believe in giving our all both on and off the cycling and walking route. We pour our energy into creative fundraising efforts, tapping into our entrepreneurial spirit to mobilize our network and community. Through charity auctions, fundraising events, and donation drives, we strive to inspire our colleagues, clients, and partners to join us in supporting this vital cause.

Padres Pedal the Cause serves as a powerful reminder of our corporate responsibility and unwavering commitment to the community. It embodies the true spirit of unity as we come together as a team, pushing our physical limits while also channeling our resources towards fundraising. We believe in the collective strength of our San Diego community, knowing that by working together, we can conquer cancer and create a brighter future for all.

We are proud to be part of this remarkable event and look forward to continuing our support in the years to come!

Celebrating Women in Construction

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On March 8th, the world celebrated International Women’s Day to recognize the accomplishments of women globally. At Lusardi, we commemorated the tremendous influence of women by organizing a jobsite tour and a team breakfast in the morning. The Lusardi Ladies are a remarkable symbol of resilience, positivity, and strength. To all the women in the construction industry, we want you to know that your efforts and hard work do not go unnoticed. We applaud you for breaking through barriers and making a difference. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for the next generation.

“WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week in 1998, which has grown and expanded yearly.
This year’s theme, ‘Many Paths, One Mission’, celebrates the different journeys women have taken toward the same goal: strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry.”

Lusardi Construction Company Collaboration with Monument Visions

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What is brand connection? Brand connection is a method that encourages people on a personal level and leads to greater brand loyalty.  Visual storytelling is the essential layer that weaves emotions and presence into that connection and forges a link to feeling attached.  A great brand connection starts with being intuitive, innovative and involving.

Monument Visions, a high-end creative and media agency out of Los Angeles and Lusardi Construction Company, a homegrown San Diego general contractor, teamed up to deliver a multi-phase digital marketing overhaul – a new website, video and photography – resulting in more than just a story and expanded brand presence for an award-winning team.

“When I first spoke with Brandon Scharping back in 2019, honestly we just clicked. It was like the marketing gurus matched us to work together. I knew from the start something extraordinary was going to happen. The COVID pandemic then stalled our website project for almost 9 months. The uncertainty of everything happening in the industry and around the world, it didn’t feel right for my team to push the project forward financially. I was patient during the process knowing that the time would come in the future for Brandon and I to meet again and start the framework for the redesign on the website,” Marcella Garofalo, Marketing Manager, Lusardi Construction Company.

 “Right from the get-go, Monument Visions saw a big opportunity to transform Lusardi’s digital presence. At the core, we’re storytellers, and we’re dedicated to crafting an impactful strategy, which included the website, video and photography, that tells their story. Marcella and I got along really well – we shared a vision for how we could up level the company’s brand, and what ultimately made our approach stand out was passion,” Brandon Scharping, Founder and CEO, Monument Visions.

“Everyone loves a project once complete because the true form of design and construction come together as one. But there is a raw form of beauty when projects are under construction. Subcontractors working in tandem for each scope of work. Large equipment moving dirt, steel, concrete. I wanted to showcase that part of our business. Not just the pretty finished work,” notes Marcella.

Brandon continues, “Getting our hands dirty on site of Lusardi’s construction projects was our favorite type of shoots. From the massive deck pour at Jefferson to the final touches of the VA Clinic reconstruction, Lusardi’s teamwork was an essential part of the process we wanted to highlight in website content.”

The summer season was winding down and with a plethora of new digital assets including multiple project completion videos and photos, new headshots for the company, and new staged culture shots the website was starting to look and feel brand new. Lusardi and Monument Visions were on track to complete the website overhaul by the end of the year, but one major project was looming on the horizon. The Veterans Affairs Outpatient Center Kearny Mesa project.

“The VA Outpatient Center was Lusardi’s largest project in 2021 and it was important to produce a powerful profile video highlighting the core development and design team emphasizing the importance of this new facility for the Veterans community,” notes Marcella.

“Our main focus with the VA Clinic video was to capture team interviews, dynamic footage of the property, grand opening and a Veteran’s first impression of the clinic. The story was strong – three major firms teaming up with numerous subcontractors to construct a facility that would change veterans’ lives. It’s a project that deserved this documentation and will last for generations to come,” said Brandon.

“Leading up to the website launch I was a bit apprehensive on how the company would receive the finished product. An entire year of dedication and commitment to this project really tested my management and leadership skills. In the end, Lusardi was beyond happy with the finished product. The website was a smashing success and far exceeded the original vision,” smiles Marcella.

“There was no way possible that we could have ever imagined how amazing the final product would be.  Both Marcella and Brandon hit homerun with our redesign and the feedback from both the company and community has been amazing,” says Bill.

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“Monument Visions’ partnership with Lusardi has been such a rewarding experience. Together, we have built a foundational digital presence that we will be able to build upon in the future. Their company’s story will continue to evolve and we look forward to telling that narrative for years to come,” said Scharping.

“Tackling a large project like a complete website redesign requires finding the best team both internally and externally.  When Marcella started working at Lusardi we knew we now had the right person internally to take on this daunting task, we now just needed to find the right firm to engage.  Marcella set up numerous meetings with several reputable firms, but after meeting with them the spark just wasn’t there.  We do things a little different here and finding a fit for our culture and to tell our story was going to be difficult.  However, when we first met with Brandon and his team we knew immediately that we’d found the firm to help redefine our digital story.  After numerous meetings and presentations, we had a game plan and away to the races Marcella and Brandon went.” Bill Leslie, Vice President – Preconstruction, Lusardi Construction Company.

An outdated website redesign was the first big priority for the company and the marketing department. Lusardi’s focus was less on lead generation but more on visual storytelling. The goal was to focus on design and flow, followed by video production to showcase depth and experience as a builder and service to each team.

“Lusardi’s goal was to overhaul their online content so that it mirrored their reputation as one of the best AEC firms in the business. In today’s digital world, a fancy website is par for the course, so our strategy was figuring out how to weave high-quality branding videos throughout in order to better tell their narrative from a fresh perspective. The team loved traveling to several noteworthy projects and capturing these scenes first-hand,” stated Brandon Scharping.

Over the next few months the project catapulted into weekly design meetings and sitemap planning. The rebuilding of all the marketing assets was an enormous undertaking for the Lusardi team. A realization during the early months was that Lusardi needed more digital assets beyond completed project photos.

“Throughout the process there were numerous check-in meetings and draft presentations all which excited our team to see how our project was beginning to come to light,” mentions Bill.

“I knew our collection of completed project photos was strong, but we were missing videos, culture photos of current employees, and we had a mishmash of very old headshots for the executive team. Add in the COVID pandemic and remote working conditions and we were stuck with photos from years ago. That was an added layer to the project, but determined it was necessary to update this part of our marketing efforts,” said Marcella.

The first part of the overhaul was for our Northern California office. A multi-day production captured completed core projects in the Bay Area along with new headshots for the Northern California team. Monument Visions provided strategic direction on video production for each project site, filming over many hours to get the golden shots. 

The website map and design were in full swing and the core base of the website was taking shape. Branding, graphic design and color palettes mirrored the existing Lusardi logo. The goal was never to alter the logo, but to embrace the history of the Lusardi brand and its legacy in the construction industry.

“Monument Visions understood and appreciated Lusardi’s rich history and wanted to preserve and incorporate that perception. We developed a completely custom web design while integrating Lusardi’s original red, black and gray color palette, staying true to the Lusardi way,” noted Brandon.

The second phase of the website project was to produce videos of projects under construction in Los Angeles and San Diego.   

“Everyone loves a project once complete because the true form of design and construction come together as one. But there is a raw form of beauty when projects are under construction. Subcontractors working in tandem for each scope of work. Large equipment moving dirt, steel, concrete. I wanted to showcase that part of our business. Not just the pretty finished work,” notes Marcella.

Brandon continues, “Getting our hands dirty on site of Lusardi’s construction projects was our favorite type of shoots. From the massive deck pour at Jefferson to the final touches of the VA Clinic reconstruction, Lusardi’s teamwork was an essential part of the process we wanted to highlight in website content.”

The summer season was winding down and with a plethora of new digital assets including multiple project completion videos and photos, new headshots for the company, and new staged culture shots the website was starting to look and feel brand new. Lusardi and Monument Visions were on track to complete the website overhaul by the end of the year, but one major project was looming on the horizon. The Veterans Affairs Outpatient Center Kearny Mesa project.

“The VA Outpatient Center was Lusardi’s largest project in 2021 and it was important to produce a powerful profile video highlighting the core development and design team emphasizing the importance of this new facility for the Veterans community,” notes Marcella.

“Our main focus with the VA Clinic video was to capture team interviews, dynamic footage of the property, grand opening and a Veteran’s first impression of the clinic. The story was strong – three major firms teaming up with numerous subcontractors to construct a facility that would change veterans’ lives. It’s a project that deserved this documentation and will last for generations to come,” said Brandon.

“Leading up to the website launch I was a bit apprehensive on how the company would receive the finished product. An entire year of dedication and commitment to this project really tested my management and leadership skills. In the end, Lusardi was beyond happy with the finished product. The website was a smashing success and far exceeded the original vision,” smiles Marcella.

“There was no way possible that we could have ever imagined how amazing the final product would be.  Both Marcella and Brandon hit homerun with our redesign and the feedback from both the company and community has been amazing,” says Bill.

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“Monument Visions’ partnership with Lusardi has been such a rewarding experience. Together, we have built a foundational digital presence that we will be able to build upon in the future. Their company’s story will continue to evolve and we look forward to telling that narrative for years to come,” said Scharping.

Padres Pedal the Cause 2022

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Padres Pedal the Cause is Curebound’s signature event, bringing together thousands of participants each year to raise money for collaborative cancer research. Hosted in partnership with the SD Padres, “Pedal” is San Diego’s most impactful fundraising experience with over $15 million raised to date to fund 78 innovative research grants in all types of cancer.

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“In our 7th year of supporting Padres Pedal the Cause, it was exciting to see our largest turn out of over seventy Lusardi employees and family members.  With our help, the organization was able to raise over $2.9M to fund local cancer research in San Diego.  With so many of our lives touched by this disease, it is amazing to see Team Lusardi once again be one of the largest teams in both participation and fundraising to help find a cure.  A big thanks to all those who participated and a bigger thanks to Ownership for once again covering our costs so everyone can participate and enjoy this amazing event.  Looking forward to next year!” – Bill Leslie, Vice President – Preconstruction and Padres Pedal Team Captain

1075 Terra Bella Facilitates A Nature Inspired Workplace in Silicon Valley

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1075 Terra Bella is the epitome of new office design and is a genesis of nature inspired themes woven together to stimulate a workspace that allows users to customize an employee centered ecosystem that encourages team collaboration, innovation and creativity. 

 

The nature-inspired design and architecture by ARC TEC, blended elements from the natural world seamlessly. Features include a 25×25 living wall, floating glass staircase with natural light filtering the space from above, and a garden path that originates on the exterior facade leading in the front lobby and continuing throughout the workspace. 

 

The 20,000 SF 2-story office building features structural spider glazing on the main entry, decorative concrete and landscaping including redwood and wire mesh fencing. The cold dark shell is the first project for Calvano Development.

 

“It was a great opportunity to work with a new client and show them what Lusardi can do.  We developed a great working relationship with the owner and architect which resulted in finishing the project early and giving cost savings back to the owner.”

-Colton Hoge, Vice President