Our team and interns had a blast at our beach bonfire in Huntington Beach! We played some intense volleyball, cornhole, and football games, and fueled up with pizza before gathering around the bonfire for s'mores. It was the perfect evening to kick back in the sand and enjoy some great conversations with an awesome crew. Here's to more moments like these that bring us closer together!

We’ve completed the panel lifting phase at the 162,656 sf Harbor Logistics Center in Santa Ana, CA, for our valued client, Kearny Real Estate – representing another successful collaboration in our ongoing partnership with them.

Our dedicated team expertly installed the columns and beams, setting the stage for the roof structure installation.

We are excited to announce the completion of another successful project for our valued client, Rexford Industrial. This endeavor features two state-of-the-art industrial buildings, totaling 100,483 square feet, located in Orange, CA.

The project proudly showcases modern tenant improvements, including Ober wall panels from France, and has achieved LEED Silver certification, reflecting our unwavering commitment to sustainability and excellence.

Congratulations to the entire team for their hard work, dedication, and expertise in bringing this project to life!

We are thrilled to announce the completion of a new warehouse in Stockton, CA, spanning an impressive 1,015,791 square feet on a 58-acre lot!

We thank First Industrial Realty Trust for being an incredible client and partner, as well as HPA Architecture and Kier + Wright, throughout this project. Their collaboration was invaluable in making this vision a reality.

We look forward to many more successful ventures together!

Our NorCal office hosted a fantastic 'sip and paint' 🖌️ event, inspired by our amazing summer interns! The idea was to bring everyone together to celebrate their heritage through food and art. Each team member brought a dish that represented their cultural background, creating a delicious and diverse feast.

We also embraced our artistic sides by painting letters that spell out Millie and Severson. These unique pieces of art were hung in our office as a testament to our collective creativity and unity.

We welcomed Agnes Bitoka and Kassy Padilla from UCLA to our 2024 SoCal summer intern team!

Agnes came eager to dive into the world of construction, hoping to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field and further her interest in construction management. Kassy shares a similar enthusiasm, focusing on mastering everything there is to know about construction and estimating.

Since joining us, Agnes and Kassy have already embarked on several jobsite visits and even enjoyed a fun and interactive cooking class with the other interns.

We are thrilled to announce the completion of a 165,327 square foot warehouse in Fontana, CA, developed in partnership with Dedeaux Properties. This state-of-the-art facility features a 36’ clear height, 21 dock-high doors, tenant improvements, and 50 trailer parking stalls.

The collaboration of our team, Alan, Les, Sean and Ed, with Dedeaux Properties has been an exciting journey and we look forward to many more successful ventures together.  

Millie and Severson successfully collected a large number of books during our recent book drive, all of which have been donated to the Kiwanis Club of Cypress, CA. For the past eight years, the club has been dedicated to their summer book distribution program, providing under-served children with quality reading materials to help prevent a decline in reading achievement scores between school years. In addition to our initial collection, Millie and Severson doubled the amount of books to support this wonderful cause! The Kiwanis Club was thrilled to see our donations at their general meeting.

We are excited to announce the completion of a state-of-the-art 185,089 sq ft industrial warehouse for our esteemed client, Bridge Industrial. Located in Vernon, CA, this facility boasts a 36' clear height, 23 dock-high doors, a 144' truck court, an ESFR sprinkler system, and 4,000 amps of power. We are thankful for our ongoing partnership and look forward to many more successful projects together.

Our NorCal team, along with their partners and families, took a break from the daily grind and went on an adventure! They traded their desks for tents, and the only meetings they had were around the campfire. It was s'more fun than they could have ever imagined!

Congratulations to Prologis on the Clawiter-Hayward 40 project achieving LEED Gold certification! This 157,582 sq ft industrial warehouse stands out by using 57% less energy compared to similar facilities. It also saves 142,946 gallons annually on indoor water consumption with efficient plumbing fixtures, and 1 million gallons annually on outdoor water through smart landscape design, all measured against LEED baseline standards. Kudos to the project team: Millie and Severson, General Contractors, HPA, Inc., and Kier + Wright.

We’re excited to announce the completion of the 266,711 sq ft West State Commerce Center in Ontario, CA. This state-of-the-art industrial warehouse, featuring extensive tenant improvements, was developed in partnership with Inland Harbor, LLC. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with them.

Congratulations to Millie and Severson for ranking #14 on the L.A. Times B2B Publishing's Top 25 General Contractors list for 2023. This accolade highlights our dedication, hard work, and excellence in the construction industry. Well done, team!

Millie and Severson is excited to share the completion of our latest project at 16627 Avalon Blvd in Carson, CA. This 113,470 sq ft industrial building, developed for CenterPoint Properties, features a warehouse with 23 docks, tenant improvements, and EV parking. We're grateful for our partnership with CenterPoint Properties and look forward to future collaborations.

We’re excited to introduce Daniel Guido and Martin Huerta Bravo from CSU, Long Beach. Both are eager about diving into project management and gaining hands-on experience. This summer, they’ll be exploring all facets of construction management through our internship program. Let's give them a warm welcome as they start this exciting journey with us!

Millie and Severson proudly congratulates Albert Haddad, Assistant Project Manager, on being selected for the 2024-2025 NAIOP SoCal Young Professionals Group. Over the next year, Albert will engage in an intensive professional development and leadership program, where he will connect with fellow YPG participants to enhance his skills and build valuable relationships within the AEC community. We wish Albert great success as he embarks on this exceptional journey!

We are proud to announce that Millie and Severson has been recognized nationally in the top 200 of ENR's Top 400 General Contractors list for 2024 for our strong performance and competitive edge in the marketplace! This honor is a testament to our team's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

Thank you to our incredible team, clients, and partners for helping us achieve this milestone. We're excited about the future as we continue to build great things together.

We had a blast at our company picnic at Knott's Berry Farm this year! It was a fantastic way for Millie and Severson to thank our amazing employees and invite their families to enjoy a fun-filled day together. We indulged in delicious food, rode exhilarating rides, and even won some great prizes!

Grateful for the laughter, memories, and camaraderie that make our company such a fantastic place to work!

We are honored to announce that our project has been recognized by NAIOP SoCal as the 2024 ‘Industrial Project of the Year’. A huge thank you to the incredible team at Prologis for their continued partnership and to Lululemon for entrusting us with their warehouse build.

This 1,255,320 sf distribution center is one of the largest industrial developments in the Inland Empire within the past year. It features extensive tenant improvements aimed at fostering a healthy work-life balance for employees including: Gym, Yoga Room, Quiet Rooms, Shower Room, Cafe, Relaxation Room, Basketball Court.

We’re thrilled to welcome Rid Khan from Cal State East Bay and Itzel Gonzalez-Zepeda from UC Berkeley to our Pleasanton office team! Rid is eager to dive into project management, field operations, and estimating, while Itzel is excited to explore the world of construction and learn from our experienced team. Throughout the summer, they’ll gain valuable insight into all aspects of construction management.

Exciting news! 🚧 We've begun grading for a 1,295,000 sq ft warehouse in Victorville, CA for our esteemed client, Prologis. Stay tuned for updates as we transform this massive plot of land!

We’re thrilled when we get to see our projects come to life! Thanks to our continued relationship with Prologis, we completed a 346,860 sf warehouse on Murphy Parkway in Lathrop, CA, along with tenant improvements for NFI Industries.

This past Wednesday, Millie and Severson had the pleasure of hosting a special luncheon at El Torito to honor our incredible administrative professionals. Their dedication, hard work, and unwavering support keep our team thriving all year round.

Paulus Engineering invited a few of us to a LA Kings game where we watched them triumph over the Anaheim Ducks. It was an exciting experience, made better by fantastic company, tasty food, and delicious drinks. We got the chance to enjoy a moment outside of the daily hustle and bustle by spending time with a wonderful group of people, and look forward to future opportunities to connect both professionally and personally!

We recently completed a 105,014 sf warehouse in Anaheim for one of our valued clients, Rexford Industrial. The tenant improvements include a 7,665 sf office component incorporating high-quality materials and design elements. The office space showcases a gorgeous TerraMai staircase and platform, along with concrete Ober wall panels from France.

Millie and Severson would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Tom Bak on your well-deserved retirement after many years of highly respected leadership not only at Trammell Crow Company, but as a highly respected industry leader. We’ve been fortunate to witness and benefit from your expertise through our collaboration on various projects such as Riverside University Health System, Knox Logistics Center, and Amazon/1-215 Logistics Center. As you embark on this new chapter of your life, may it be filled with relaxation, fulfillment, and joyful moments!
 
Pictured here is Jon Severson, our Chairman Emeritus, and Tom, who have enjoyed a very long and successful relationship working together.

Congratulations to the Bridge Point South Bay VII project team for earning Gold at this year’s Los Angeles Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards. Millie and Severson is proud to have served as the general contractor on the recently completed 174,211 sf building, constructed on a tight, in-fill location in the city of Torrance, as part of our continued relationship with Bridge Industrial.

Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible women in the construction industry! While this week has been deemed Women in Construction week, and this day International Women's Day, we make sure to celebrate all of the women on our team, from interns, to project managers, to executives, every day of the year. Here's to making a positive impact in a traditionally male-dominated field!

Congratulations to the Torrance Industrial Exchange project team for earning Silver at this year’s Los Angeles Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards. Millie and Severson is proud to have served as the general contractor on the recently completed two buildings located in the highly sought after South Bay Industrial Market, totaling 427,604 sf, as part of our continued relationship with Kearny Real Estate.

We are excited to share John Coronel's promotion to Vice President. John has been a loyal and dedicated employee of Millie and Severson for more than 28 years. He is well-known and respected by everyone in our industry, has built solid relationships with many numerous long-term clients and subcontractors, and has provided outstanding leadership on many of our most challenging projects. He has been an excellent leader and mentor in the company, and we are excited to have John as an integral member of Millie and Severson for many more years.

We are pleased to announce Michael Swanberg's promotion to Vice President. Michael has been a key contributor to Millie and Severson's success for more than eight years - where he has not only delivered outstanding project management to our most valued clients, but has also been one of the most influential mentors to our rising project management staff. He is one of the great leaders in our company and is highly respected by our clients and subcontractor partners alike. We look forward to Michael’s leadership for many years to come. 

Congratulations Mark Baranick on your recent promotion to Vice President! Mark has been an integral part of Millie and Severson’s Business Development team for the last 7 years, providing proven leadership on several project opportunities and fostering strong relationships with many new clients. Mark’s strong communication skills, deep understanding of market dynamics and sound strategic thinking has helped Millie and Severson grow over the years, and we look forward to his continued contribution for years to come.

Millie and Severson had a great time at the 2024 Associated Schools of Construction Region 6 + 7 student competitions this past weekend. We hosted an ice cream social, gathered our divisions together for a team dinner, met many amazing students, and are so thankful to have had the opportunity to mentor students from University of California, Davis.

After nearly 47 years as a Foreman for Millie and Severson, Lupe Tobias is officially retired. Lupe’s impressive resume includes 14 years at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Whittier and 7 years at Good Samaritan Hospital, and he is most proud of the fact that he had ZERO injuries during the span of his almost 47-year career. His colleagues have characterized him as ‘a pleasure to work with’ and ‘the nicest person you will ever meet.’ Congratulations Lupe on a well-deserved retirement…one he hopes involves lots of traveling!

Our NorCal elves (Pleasanton and Sacramento offices, along with their families and kids) worked hard putting together 80 care kits 🎁 to donate to the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland. The kits, which include Infant Comfort, Caregiver Comfort, Concussion, Sensory, and Creativity kits, help patients and patients’ families while they are staying in the hospital over the holidays.

Our Northern California offices started the holiday season off right with a night full of bowling🎳, bocce ball, cornhole, and fun🎉! 

We are continuing to make progress on Overton Moore Properties' LA Airport Industrial project. The 141,360 sf concrete tilt-up, designed by HPA Architecture, features rooftop parking and is centrally located to LAX.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement Bruce Mapes! For the last 23 years Bruce has worked on many projects, including the 22-building Golden Springs Development, helping to ‘cement’ the future for Millie and Severson. We want to wish you well and hope you enjoy your extended time off.

Millie and Severson began as a partnership between Noble Millie and Charles Severson in 1945. In 1974, Mr. Severson started an Employee Stock Ownership plan to reward office workers with a viable pension plan. Today our employee-owners hold 97% ownership as we continue Building a Higher Standard, encouraging employee longevity, loyalty, and dedication. Happy ESOP month!

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Millie and Severson is excited to congratulate Janelle Layman, Project Manager, for being selected for the 2023 NAIOP SoCal Chapter Young Professionals Group. Janelle will spend the next year in an intensive professional development and leadership program designed to connect with other YPG participants to further develop their skills and relationships in the AEC community. We wish Janelle great success as she embarks on this unique program!

Millie and Severson's President Ben Severson and Senior Vice President John Grossman joined the Coronado St. Watch Party last week with Rexford Industrial's Co-Chief Executive Officer Howard Schwimmer. We are grateful for our relationship with Rexford and appreciate the trust they have instilled with us.

Progress is underway, with panel lifting just around the corner, on the five industrial buildings at the new Cochrane Technology center in Morgan Hill, CA.

A huge thank you to our valued client relationships, indispensable subcontractors and vendors, and, as always, our dedicated employees. Millie and Severson is proud to be included in the top 150 of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 General Contractors in the country.

Congratulations to Millie and Severson, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s medical office building for being recognized by NAIOP SoCal Chapter as ‘Office Project of the Year’. We want to thank the teams at Cedars-Sinai and Torrance Memorial for our continued relationship and entrusting us with their medical office build. 

This state-of-the-art medical office building, located in El Segundo, is the first joint venture between Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. The project is designed as a comprehensive medical facility that includes primary care physician’s suites, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Imaging Suite with CT and Ultrasound, Endoscopy Clinic built to OSHPD 3 specifications and a much welcomed urgent care facility.

The structural steel at the Freed Center for Leadership and Service at Vanguard University of Southern California from the front 2-story area and main entry to the gym, to the last truss is complete. Columns have been put in place to finish off the last section of the gym and Millie and Severson has begun setting steel for the 3-story section of the building as well as placed the decking on the roof of the gym.

Congratulations to Millie and Severson, Real Estate Development Associates, LLC, and Clarion Partners LLC's Uline Build-to-Suit for being recognized by NAIOP SoCal Chapter as 2023 ‘Industrial Project of the Year’. We want to thank the teams at REDA and Clarion for our continued relationship, as well as Uline for entrusting us with their warehouse build. 

This state-of-the-art logistics center encompassed 1.2 million square feet of warehouse and office space. Features include meandering walking trails around the property, acres of turf for company functions, fully conditioned office space and warehouse, as well as a spacious gym and beautiful dining area. 

In our most recent partnership with Bridge Industrial, we broke ground on a 209,944 sf industrial core + shell warehouse with spec TI and two mezzanines in Vernon, CA.

After a wonderful 13 years with Millie and Severson, Jan Nece, our devoted Human Resources Manager, is retiring. As we have substantially grown over these past 13 years, we thank Jan for all of her resourcefulness and dedication in helping us move forward as an industry leader. We wish her much luck and success in her new, relaxed life!

In honor of National Safety Stand-Down week, Millie and Severson invited Palmer Safety to our jobsite in Ontario, CA to demonstrate fall prevention. The event offers Millie and Severson’s safety department, lead by Ron Galvan Jr, CHST, STS, CSMP, ASHM, QCM, the opportunity to talk to staff about fall hazards, and reinforce the importance of fall prevention in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries on construction projects.