In 1902, Norwegian immigrant Carl Overaa came to the U.S. to pursue his dream in the “land of opportunity” and opened a small construction business in Richmond, California.
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2001
Overaa’s Volume reaches $100 million. Peter Kappelhof becomes president and John Painter becomes VP Operations. Jerry’s children, Carl, Kara and Erin join the company. The firm develops a niche in water treatment under the direction of Jeff Naff.
Overaa’s Volume reaches $100 million. Peter Kappelhof becomes president and John Painter becomes VP Operations. Jerry’s children, Carl, Kara and Erin join the company. The firm develops a niche in water treatment under the direction of Jeff Naff.
2002
Overaa logs 600,000 manhours with an outstanding EMR of 7.0.
Overaa logs 600,000 manhours with an outstanding EMR of 7.0.
2003
Overaa complete its largest project to date: a $37 M renovation of the Dublin San Ramon Services District Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project completes 5 months early.
Overaa builds a new office building.
Overaa complete its largest project to date: a $37 M renovation of the Dublin San Ramon Services District Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project completes 5 months early.
Overaa builds a new office building.
2007
Overaa becomes the #1 Fundraiser in Northern California for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (#6 nationally)
Overaa becomes the #1 Fundraiser in Northern California for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (#6 nationally)
2008
Beth Shalom is one of 8 finalists in the New World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain.
Beth Shalom is one of 8 finalists in the New World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain.
2009
Overaa becomes a member of Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), one of only 11 contractors in the state.
Overaa becomes a member of Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), one of only 11 contractors in the state.
2010
Project Management Institute (PMI) votes the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – National Ignition Facility Project of the Year (worldwide)
Project Management Institute (PMI) votes the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – National Ignition Facility Project of the Year (worldwide)
2010
The Richmond Civic Center Revitalization Project receives top honors from the AIA, DBIA, and WRCPF.
The Richmond Civic Center Revitalization Project receives top honors from the AIA, DBIA, and WRCPF.
2010
The 60,000 SF $35 M, Las Positas College Center for the Arts receives LEED Gold certification.
The 60,000 SF $35 M, Las Positas College Center for the Arts receives LEED Gold certification.
2011
Christopher Manning is named President.
Christopher Manning is named President.