The 2025-2035 GCC Facilities Strategic Plan (Abridged) as presented to the Board of Trustees on Nov 19, 2024
Verdugo Projects
Camino Real Renovation
Project Team
| Project Manager | Silva Sorkazian/ Glendale Community College |
| Construction Manager | David Navarro, Cordoba Corporation |
| Architect of Record | Alan Kroeker, 19Six Architects |
| Inspector of Record | Tony Castiglioni, VIS Vital Inspection Services Inc. |
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Description
- The Camino Real Renovation project (17,660 sf), spanning two floors in the Existing Building, will be renovated as the new home for Dreamscape Learn (DSL) Virtual Reality (VR), Makerspace, e-Gaming and Student Inclusion Spaces.
- February 27, 2025 DSA Approved
- Mar 18, 2025 Board of Trustees Approval
- April 14, 2025 Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- January 21, 2026 Substantial Completion
Project Budget $14.5M
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- Supplementary Funding:
- Senator Anthony Portantino $4.5M for Licensing & Virtual Reality Equipment
- Congressman Adam Schiff $1.5 M – Student Success (earmarked);
- HUD – Form 50.4 (CEST) Public Review Exemption
Updates
Project Milestones:
1st Floor:
The wall framing and top clip installation ongoing.
Electricians continuing the rough-in installation of the electrical conduits.
Mechanical subcontractor continues threaded rods and unitrust installation for the new HVAC and metal duct supports.
2nd Floor:
The framing continues with the installation of the curtain wall.
The electrical subcontractor continues the rough-in installation of electrical conduit throughout the second floor.
The plumbing subcontractor has successfully completed the majority of the sewer and water line rough-ins, connections and pipe supports on both the first and second floor.