Bartell Hotels, owner of the Hilton San Diego Airport hotel, asked Willdan to evaluate the long-term energy use and potential costs for the hotel’s equipment and mechanical infrastructure upgrade opportunities to create a roadmap for mechanical infrastructure improvements at the newly acquired 47-year old hotel. Willdan provided full turnkey support, from conducting an energy audit, to project design, delivery, and closeout.

We facilitated ownership decisions by identifying the return on investment related to incremental costs and obtaining available utility incentives. We coordinated installations to occur during low-occupancy times and oversaw the full project implementation. As a result, Willdan reduced the hotel’s electricity costs by 18% without sacrificing guest comfort.

Willdan has provided staff augmentation for the City of Westlake Village since 1983, serving as City Engineer and overseeing more than 500 projects. For Westlake Village Community Park, Willdan provided staffing, preliminary site planning, civil design, construction management, and environmental documentation services. All project goals were achieved, with 20 construction projects staffed, managed, and delivered on time and within budget, with high acclaim from the community and media.

The $31 million world-class park features spectacular views of the Conejo Valley and includes eight acres of lighted, synthetic turf athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, volleyball and basketball courts, restrooms, and concession facilities. Willdan’s use of innovative materials during parking design saved $250,000. All landscape is irrigated with reclaimed water from an irrigation system controlled by an on-site weather station.