Behind every award-winning public works project lies meticulous coordination and data-driven management. Here’s how Alpha CM helped ACWD and its partners deliver one of Northern California’s most complex water-infrastructure upgrades.
The Rubber Dam No. 1 Fishway Project demanded expertise across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines — and a management approach capable of aligning them.
Alpha CM implemented a Caltrans-based documentation and scheduling system, including weekly three-week look-ahead meetings and proactive pre-activity planning sessions. Every detail — from crane operations under BART and UPRR tracks to flood-season contingencies — was tracked through the Procore construction platform, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Key outcomes include:
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6 % change-order rate, far below industry averages.
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Zero safety incidents, verified by daily safety briefings and joint inspections.
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Adaptive environmental management, guided by biologists monitoring wildlife interactions daily.
The result is not just a completed project, but a replicable model of collaborative project delivery for future fish-passage and water-reliability efforts across California.
Alpha CM continues to advance public infrastructure through smart management systems, collaborative leadership, and a steadfast commitment to safety and quality.