C.W. Driver Companies

A strong safety culture is built by everyone.
C.W. Driver Safety Director Jim Wathen, CSP, recently joined host Michael Zalle on the YellowBird Podcast: The Canary Report to discuss how shared accountability, hands-on training, and a proactive approach to risk can strengthen safety across every jobsite.
With more than 40 active projects, Jim shares how empowering project teams to take ownership of safety helps move beyond compliance and creates meaningful, company-wide change.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about Jim’s approach to turning safety insights into action.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-safety-culture-is-defined-by-what-you-tolerate/id1815973634?i=1000778027036
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1r9ssTbGKrqTs3xdgA1Kgl?si=59b3005e634345b0
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dJk2CEfN

We’re honored to announce that C.W. Driver Companies has been named General Contractor of the Year at this year’s San Diego ASA Awards!
Presented by the American Subcontractors Association of San Diego, this award recognizes general contractors who exemplify fairness, professionalism, strong project management, jobsite safety, and a commitment to honoring their subcontractor partnerships.
This recognition is a testament to the incredible people who make C.W. Driver what it is, our employees, clients, design partners, and especially the trade partners who collaborate with us every day. We believe the best projects are built on trust, transparency, and teamwork, and we're grateful to work alongside so many outstanding professionals throughout San Diego.
Thank you to ASA San Diego for this incredible honor, and congratulations to all this year's award recipients. We look forward to continuing to build exceptional projects and even stronger partnerships.

We were proud to sponsor and participate in the inaugural San Diego Mesa College Olympian Open!
The event brought together community partners, alumni, and supporters to raise funds for Mesa College Athletics, helping provide student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed both on the field and in the classroom.
As a proud partner of Mesa College Athletics, we're honored to support initiatives that create lasting opportunities for students and strengthen the college community. Thank you to everyone who made the inaugural Olympian Open such a memorable success. We're already looking forward to next year!

We're proud to celebrate the Malibu High School Campus, which has received the Award of Excellence in the New Built Project category at the 2026 CASH/AIA California Leroy F. Greene Design & Planning Awards—the highest honor recognizing excellence in California school facilities design.
C.W. Driver was honored to partner with NAC Architects, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and the entire project team to bring this exceptional campus to life. Thoughtfully designed as a net-zero-energy, light-filled learning environment, the campus embraces its stunning coastal setting while supporting collaboration, project-based learning, and environmental stewardship.
Congratulations to NAC Architects and our outstanding project partners on this well-deserved recognition. We're grateful to have played a role in delivering a campus that will serve and inspire the Malibu community for generations to come.

Our annual Angels Family Night was another home run, bringing employees and their families together for an evening of great food, baseball, and fun. The festivities kicked off at our office with dinner from the TK Burgers food truck before everyone walked over to Angel Stadium to cheer on the Angels. The night was made even better with an Angels victory over the Cardinals, creating a fun and memorable evening for everyone who attended. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we're already looking forward to next year!

C.W. Driver is honored to join to co-host a fundraiser supporting the Vista Unified School District 2026 Bond Campaign on August 11th at Gafcon's corporate office in San Diego. Representatives from the district will be in attendance to discuss the bond and its positive impact on the community.

Join us in supporting efforts to improve school safety, repair aging facilities, and enhance learning environments, without increasing tax rates.

Donation and RSVP QR codes below.

This month, we’re proud to highlight George Alcid, Assistant Project Manager, for stepping up when the team needed him most. George took on added leadership responsibilities, mentoring younger staff and supporting the CSUDH Recreation Center project through high-quality work and strong organization. His professionalism and reliability have made a lasting impact on the team and the Owner. Thank you, George, for your leadership and dedication. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to Dave Snavely (5 Years), Jennifer Rodman (5 Years), Casey Oldwin (5 Years) and Annita Leyva (5 Years) on celebrating a milestone anniversary with C.W. Driver Companies this month. We sincerely thank you for your dedication and hard work over the years.

Exciting progress is taking shape at Ruben S. Ayala High School's new Performing Arts Center!
The C.W. Driver team is making steady progress as site work continues with underground utilities, grading, excavation, and concrete work now underway. At the same time, interior finishes are being installed in the existing portable classrooms as part of the campus modernization efforts.
Once complete, the new 33,000 SF Performing Arts Center will provide students with a state-of-the-art space for theater, music, dance, and creative expression. We're excited to see this project continue to take shape and look forward to sharing more milestones along the way.