Blog
June 20, 2017
The Berkeley Center for Cities and Schools recently published a new report – Adequate & Equitable U.S. PK-12 Infrastructure. This report identifies 55 priority actions to address the systemic problems of delivering adequate and equitable public school facilities. Members of the CA Proposition 39 (Clean Energy & Jobs Act) Citizens Oversight Board (COB), which Cordoba’s […]
June 19, 2017
Cordoba Corporation’s President and CEO, George L. Pla, recently received California State University, Los Angeles’ highest honor- the Presidential Medallion. President William A. Covino presented the Presidential Medallion to George during the College of Natural and Social Sciences Commencement ceremony. The medallion is bestowed upon individuals who have displayed outstanding leadership and extraordinary service to […]
May 16, 2017
George L. Pla, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist whose business and civic activities have helped communities across California, will be awarded a California State University, Los Angeles Presidential Medallion during Commencement 2017. A Cal State LA alumnus, Pla is president, CEO and founder of Cordoba Corporation, a nationally recognized civil engineering, program and construction management […]
March 2, 2017
In November 2016, along with the contentious election, Los Angeles County passed a promising new sales tax measure, known as Measure M. Measure M, approved by a two-thirds supermajority, adds an extra $0.5 tax on transportation, effective through 2039. Measure M will provide a projected $120 billion in highway, transit, operations, and maintenance funding over […]
February 13, 2017
Randall D. Martinez, Cordoba Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer recently joined the board of directors of Sacramento, CA-based nonprofit conservation philanthropy Resources Legacy Fund (RLF). Martinez brings to RLF’s Board experience in protecting and developing underserved communities while also providing civic leadership service. He currently serves as an advisory board member for the […]
January 26, 2017
California State University-Los Angeles Distinguished Cal State LA alumnus and CEO of Cordoba Corporation George L. Pla is featured in an article about the university’s success in propelling its students to the top echelon of earners at rates far higher than prestigious private universities. BRIDGING THE GAP Sure, a degree from Harvard or Stanford can […]
December 13, 2016
By Michael Boomsma, P.E., CCM, LEED AP There are 6.2 million students in the Californian K-12 public school system and 2.1 million students currently gaining invaluable transfer credit and workforce training in community colleges throughout the state. These students will soon benefit from improved educational facilities due to the passing of Proposition 51, a $9B […]
December 9, 2016
Bans against ex-parte discussions with regulators. Potential third-party lawsuits. Threatened court challenges against enforcement authority of regulators. The City of Los Angeles. The County of Los Angeles. A $20 billion stormwater infrastructure compliance price-tag. Looming municipal bankruptcies. For insiders representing cities, environmental groups, and regulators, these are just some of the fears in the quest to […]
December 8, 2016
Infrastructure development is one of the industries that require massive investments in technology. Since the Adobe systems penetrated the scientific and engineering world, the PDF has been the most valuable file format in communicating across project segments and team members. However, as projects become more complex and engaging, the technology of Adobe Acrobat showed […]