Swinerton has completed the closing-in phase of construction for the new six-story DOCS Surgical Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Designed by Cuningham Group, the project is expected to be complete in late 2026. The hospital will feature advanced operating theaters, robotic surgical technology and specialized imaging centers to improve efficiency and outcomes. With the building now enclosed, upcoming work includes the start of interior metal stud framing, placement of concrete for the slab-on-grade and continued installation of site utilities and underground tanks. Additionally, steel erection of the porte-cochere will soon be underway, further shaping the facility’s arrival experience and advancing … Read more
Swinerton Hires Project Executives Cooper Martin, Courtney Field
Industry experts Cooper Martin and Courtney Field have recently joined Swinerton as project executives in the company’s Atlanta, Georgia and Carolinas divisions, respectively. Martin brings an extensive construction acumen to the firm’s leadership team with experience managing over $370 million of construction projects spanning nearly 3 million square feet. As the grandson of a civil contractor and the son of a Georgia Power electrical engineer, Martin was inspired by the AEC industry from a young age. During a college break, Martin interned on a jobsite and found his calling, changing his major to construction management, and later graduating with a … Read more
Swinerton to Lead Design-Build Student Housing Project at San Diego State University
Swinerton’s San Diego Division has announced its Design-Build role for San Diego State University’s Evolve Student Housing project—the largest student housing project in San Diego State history. In partnership with architectural firm Gensler, the initiative will deliver over 3,640 net new student beds and a centralized community center. The project marks a major milestone for Swinerton in a longstanding relationship built with SDSU over the past decade, which includes over 20 projects completed on the campus. Evolve is designed to tackle San Diego’s urgent need for affordable student housing by delivering six new buildings—five residence towers and one amenity building … Read more
Library, Fire Station Construction Contract Awarded to Swinerton
Swinerton Builders’ award of the $33-million Design-Build Hearn Community Hub – Phase 1 project marks a transformative milestone for Santa Rosa, California, creating a permanent home for the library and establishing a critical new fire station. This civic complex, located on a six-acre site, will provide much-needed amenities and has been met with great anticipation by the community, which has long awaited expanded resources and services in southwest Santa Rosa. The first phase includes a library designed by Jayson Architecture, a fire station designed by Shah Kawasaki Architects and a surrounding landscape designed by RHAA to enhance local infrastructure and … Read more
Swinerton Hires New Regional Director of Preconstruction
Lisa Podesto, P.E., has joined Swinerton as regional director of preconstruction ― mass timber and sustainable construction Innovation. With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, Podesto brings unparalleled expertise in mass timber and industrialized construction to the team. Podesto will continue championing low carbon structural solutions like mass timber and guiding clients through the early stages of project development. Podesto is a leading authority in mass timber construction in the U.S., contributing to industry advancement through advisory roles in organizations like Tallwood Design Institute, the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the California Board of Forestry and Fire … Read more




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