Watkins Landmark Construction switchgears , meaning we ’ re having to order them for new sites before the first blade has even broken ground . CJ Don is an electrician we work closely with , one of the many subcontractors that make up the backbone of WLC . Maintaining strong relationships to ensure we can secure services on site as early as possible is crucial these days , and it ’ s a similar story with our structural steel suppliers . The prices have been so unpredictable that we ’ ve been relying on bulk buying as much as we possibly can while feasible .”
Thinking big
Looking ahead , Jody is keen to see WLC obtain further challenging projects within the entertainment facilities sector . He ’ s hoping to not only exercise the business ’ capabilities but to also give San Diego the structures that it deserves . “ We are a mid-sized company , but I have complete confidence in our ability to build full-sized arenas , like the recently completed Raider Stadium . The only issue that our size can cause is associated with the bonding requirements for large projects . There are only 20 or so general contractors in the world that could probably accommodate that type of bond , on account of it concerning public money .
“ So it ’ s a strong desire of mine to do something that big ,” he concludes . “ We just have to find a way to get there . I know the California Angels will need a Ballpark sooner rather than later , and I would like to think that we have a strong enough reputation to be in the running for it . There are ongoing conversations around trying to build a football stadium here in San Diego , which would not only have its own NFL team , but could also host the Super Bowl . It ’ s a great city to come and visit and we feel that these amenities would give people the extra boost to come and see what we ’ re all about .” ■
▲ Jody James Watkins , Founder and CEO
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