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HBC Donates Time and Resources to Build ANEW Foundation’s New Office

03/12/2015

We are proud to be a part of the team that built our long-time partner ANEW Foundation’s new office space located in the Goodwill location on San Fernando Road in Los Angeles. ANEW was founded in 2005 by Rose Tourje with the mission to “do what’s right with what’s left.” The group provides sustainable solutions for the resale, recycling and repurposing of furniture, fixtures and equipment by stewarding them to charities, non-profits, public agencies and underserved communities. Rather than allowing these items to be dumped into landfills, they become useful to groups that need this type of support most.

HBC Donates Time and Resources to Build ANEW Foundation’s New Office

Title 24 - One Year Later: A Panel Discussion between CBRE, SAA and HBC

07/02/2015

One year after Title 24 regulations were implemented, requiring a substantial shift in the requirements for electrical compliance, the industry is beginning to understand the implications of the new code. CBRE, HBC and SAA came together at CBRE's downtown LA office last night for a panel discussion geared toward the firm's brokers and project managers.

Title 24 - One Year Later: A Panel Discussion between CBRE, SAA and HBC

CBRE’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefiting JDRF

09/28/2016

HBC recently participated in CBRE’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Strawberry Farms Golf Club, benefiting the JDRF Los Angeles Chapter. The tournament raised over $200,000 for JDRF, whose mission is to improve lives and cure type 1 diabetes. On September 28th, the same day as the tournament, JDRF and the type 1 diabetes community announced and celebrated a major historical breakthrough: the success and FDA approval of the artificial pancreas, which will bring life-changing benefits to people with Type 1 Diabetes. JDRF has invested more than $116 million in diverse artificial pancreas research projects, and we were proud to support this groundbreaking organization. Learn more about their work or make a contribution at http://www.jdrf.org/

CBRE’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefiting JDRF

HBC Teams with Habitat for Humanity

11/06/2015

HBC gave two days of volunteer time with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for those in need. Our team discovered along the way that a little hard work goes a long way to helping others...and to making our team stronger too! We are proud to give of ourselves to make a positive impact in our community.

HBC Participates in Safety Vest Hackathon

05/13/2022

As part of our ongoing mission to foster inclusivity in our industry while supporting our community, HBC recently participated in a 2-day event put together by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Construction Management Department. The goal was to develop a safety vest to accommodate a variety of body types. HBC employee-owners Wendy Castillo, Sharon Christensen, Roman Esquivel, and Mike Thompson joined students, faculty, and industry members to “hack” their way to possible solutions.

Heart of the City 5K to Raise Funds for CHMC’s New Building

04/02/2019

There is hardly a better way to spend a beautiful Los Angeles morning than among a sea of runners and walkers with one common goal – to help provide a local, non-profit healthcare facility with the resources needed to continue serving the greater community. This was exactly the motive behind California Hospital Medical Center (CHMC)’s Heart of the City 5K, which was held on Saturday, March 30. All proceeds from the event went to expanding their services into a new, four-story building that includes a full-service trauma center and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Howard Building Corporation is proud to have been a course sponsor with two competing Corporate Cup Teams and several individuals who walked the course in support.

Choose Your Charity 2023

12/28/2023

HBC is dedicated to supporting charities that hold significance for our employee-owners and the communities they belong to. In pursuit of this commitment, we organize an annual event known as "Choose Your Charity," allowing HBC employee-owners to nominate a charity deserving of a monetary donation from HBC. 2023 marks our fourth consecutive year giving back through this event.

Solar Futures: Redefining Sustainable Architecture at Woodbury University

12/22/2023

We are thrilled to announce the release of the first article in a two-part series that delves into the groundbreaking achievements of Woodbury University's School of Architecture (WSOA) and their Solar Futures project. As a sponsor of the project, HBC was fortunate to be able witness the transformation from concept to completion and is honored to share the students’ successes with USGBC-LA and the greater green building community.

Solar Futures: Redefining Sustainable Architecture at Woodbury University

Working Wardrobes Clothing Drive

02/15/2023

Throughout the month of January, HBC held a clothing drive in both the OC and LA offices to benefit Working Wardrobes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged individuals obtain employment. HBC employee-owners and their families brought in gently used professional clothes to donate to the organization, which ranged from business casual attire, formal suiting, shoes, and accessories. In total, HBC donated over 650 items of clothing. With these items, Working Wardrobes will provide styling services to people facing employment barriers and, ultimately, arm these people with the skills and confidence needed to achieve the dignity of work and build lasting economic stability for themselves and their families. The recent clothing drive is just one of the many ways that HBC has partnered with Working Wardrobes. Our Talent Acquisition & Development specialist, Agnes Cimino, has been volunteering with them since November, providing career counseling, including mock interviews, job search assistance, resume writing, and styling clients for their interviews. Working Wardrobes was also one of the recipients of HBC’s 2022 Choose Your Charity campaign. ABOUT WORKING WARDROBES Working Wardrobes was founded in 1990 with a mission to help men, women, young adults, and Veterans to achieve the “dignity of work.” By partnering with local corporations, volunteers, and organizations, Working Wardrobes is able to offer the community a wide range of programs and services including: job search resources, skill workshops, customer service training, financial needs assistance, wardrobe services and styling, and job placement. Since opening their doors, they have helped over 100,000 individuals secure employment to provide for themselves and their families. Learn more about Working Wardrobes at https://www.workingwardrobes.org/

Choose Your Charity 2022

12/30/2022

Every holiday season, HBC likes to give back to charities that are important to our employee-owners and their surrounding communities. As part of this endeavor, we host an annual "Choose Your Charity" event, where HBC employee-owners nominate a charity of their choice to receive a monetary donation from HBC.

Women CAN Golf Series

08/31/2022

Golf is a huge networking opportunity in the AEC industry but, unfortunately, most women have not had the chance to golf as often as their male counterparts. Unsurprisingly, many women in the industry don’t participate in golf-related networking events due to lack of exposure to the game and low confidence in their golf skills.

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