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News / Press 2008
October: Cannon Supports SLO Children's Museum
September: Cannon's new digs
May: Cannon Take Home American Public Works Association Awards
May: Cannon Takes the LEED
April: Big Promotions at Cannon
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October: Cannon Supports SLO Children's Museum
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Cannon announced their continued commitment to the Children's Museum by becoming a $10,000 Diamond Event Sponsor for the Museum's annual benefit Saturday, October 11. The event took on a Hollywood flavor incorporating Disney's "Indian Jones and the Return of the Lost Jewel." To assist with the event, Mike Cannon emceed as Obispo Jones. There were themed hors d'oeuvres followed by an unforgettable sit-down dinner, an interactive scavenger hunt, exotic animals, poker and gaming tables. Guests bid on unforgettable items and priceless experiences such as tickets to the Grammy Awards and after party, fighter pilot rides, and an exclusive sleepover at the Museum.
This sponsorship follows on Cannon's donation of engineering services for the construction of the SLO Children's Museum.
Event Details
Contact: Roy Mueller, Executive Director
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
545-5874
rmueller@slocm.org
Event: Obispo Jones and the Return of the Lost Jewel
When: Saturday, October 11, 2008
September: Cannon's New Digs
New locale includes energy-efficient touches and benefits company's bid to promote bike usage
September 23, 2008
Cannon, a San Luis Obispo engineering, surveying and planning firm, will move into a renovated 24,000-square-foot space at 1050 Southwood Drive on Oct. 6.
Company President Mike Cannon purchased the building for an undisclosed sum in 2005.
The building also houses the Economic Opportunity Commission of San Luis Obispo County. It will occupy about 20,000 square feet. EOC has operated in temporary locations this summer and is slated to move back when the makeover is complete. The structure has an additional 10,000 to 15,000 square feet of tenant space.
Renovations include gutting the interior to bring in a new look and energy-efficient touches, such as window glazing, more natural light and new insulation. The firm is also seeking LEED certification for the building, a point-based system that identifies buildings that meet certain environmental standards by the U. S. Green Building Council. Construction was delayed a few months, Cannon said, because a fire damaged the roof of an empty tenant space in July. Cannon didn't know the cause of the fire, but said the damage was significant.
Performance Technologies Inc. occupied the space last year, but has since moved to Aerovista Place in San Luis Obispo. Cannon's current offices on Pacific Street are in three buildings and take up about 15,000 square feet. Cannon is excited the move will allow for more collaboration when the employees are all working together under one roof.
The Southwood site is also next to Johnson and Sinsheimer parks and close to the railroad bike trail, which benefits the firm's effort to encourage its 120 to 130 professionals to use its fleet of bicycles for errands or lunch breaks.
Cannon has multimillion-dollar projects throughout the state, including work with Cal Poly.
-Tonya Strickland, Tribune
May: Local Firms Take Home American Public Works Association Awards!
Public Works Project and Structures over $10 million
May 27, 2008
SAN LUIS OBISPO - American Public Works Association (APWA) presented two awards to Cannon, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), and Granite Construction for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant's Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) project. The project was voted Project of the Year and took top honors in the category of structures over $10 million. The ISFSI project allows for onsite storage of the used fuel generated by the plant.
The Project of the Year and structures over $10 million awards criteria included: Construction schedule, management, and control techniques used Safety performance, Environmental considerations, Community relations, Unusual accomplishments, as well as Innovations in technology and/or management. This was an extremely exciting and important project both for PG&E as well as Cannon. We were thrilled to be a part of the project. To take home two of the top awards for the year makes it that much better, remarks Larry Kraemer, Director of Public Works Division at Cannon.
May: Cannon Takes the LEED
May 6, 2008
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Cannon participated in an all-day United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED training class Saturday, April 19. This training is geared to prepare participants to take the USGBC's LEED exam this summer to become a LEED Accredited Professional. Once accredited, each participant will be available to assist clients in pursuing certification of a Green building through USGBC's LEED Program. This Green building program is one method to help Clients learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle their energy and material resources and create or maintain a sustainable design.
Cannon is looking into incorporating many of the sustainable design elements required for LEED certification into their future office Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. In addition, Cannon is on the LEED team that is to certify the Poly Canyon Village and the new Center for Science, both at Cal Poly.
"We look for ways to incorporate sustainable design and low impact development into projects if possible. This training just drives home the importance of Green building and the need for environmentally friendly designs," said Liz Jaeger, Cannon. If you or someone you know is interested in certifying a building contact Cannon (805) 544-7407 or go to United States Green Building Council's website.
April: Big Promotions at Cannon
April 16, 2008
SAN LUIS OBISPO - San Luis Obispo-based consulting firm, Cannon announced the promotion of two associates: Larry Kraemer, PE, to the position of Director of the Public Works Division and Chris Teaford to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
Before joining Cannon in 2001, Mr. Kraemar worked for the Orange County Sanitation District, the Orange County Water District, and CALTRANS, Division of Structures Construction where he worked on heavy civil engineering projects. A seasoned Civil Engineer with a proven record for planning and managing large capital projects, Larry brings an understanding of public works from budget and design through construction.
Mr. Kraemer holds a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering - Water Resources from CSU, Long Beach, and a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
"Larry has been key to our success as an organization. We are thrilled to promote him to this important position," said Michael Cannon, PE, President of Cannon.
Mr. Teaford has been with the firm for over one year. With a background in finance, he has been a valuable resource for Cannon as the firm evolves into a larger multi-regional consulting firm. As CFO, Mr. Teaford will oversee the Accounting, Operations, and Information Systems for Cannon.
"Chris has proved a valuable and enjoyable team member. I look forward to Chris's new role and all that he has to offer," said Mr. Cannon.
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