Degenkolb established demolition criteria and reviewed the demolition plan and calculations prepared by the demolition sub-contractor for completeness, process, effectiveness, and seismic safety.
Kaiser Oakland Hospital, Demolition Planning, Oakland, CA
Working for Kaiser Permanente and their general contractor, Degenkolb established demolition criteria for Kaiser Oakland Hospital and reviewed the demolition plan and calculations prepared by the demolition sub-contractor for completeness, process, effectiveness, and seismic safety. The building is a fourteen-story steel frame building that is surrounded by various smaller buildings that will also be demolished.
Client
Kaiser Permanente,
TEF Design,
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Devon Lumbard
Group Director Principal
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State ...
Gordy Wray
Principal
I took classes in Tractor Driving and Wilderness Survival while at ...
Devon Lumbard
Group Director, Principal
Sacramento
- (510) 250-1260
- dlumbard@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 2003
M.S., Civil Engineering, UC San Diego, 2005
Registration
CA, Structural Engineering, License No. 5552
CA, Civil Engineering, License No. 71487
Why did you go into Structural Engineering?
Early on I realized I was a problem solver. Before college, I narrowed it down to two professions: medicine and engineering. I concluded that above all else, I enjoyed mathematics and analytical thinking. I’ve always gotten great satisfaction from managing and seeing a project through from beginning to end, and I prefer being part of a team where the diverse skills and strengths of our team members complement one another.
Little Known Fact
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State University.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Soaring (also known as flying a glider or sailplane).
Gordy Wray
Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1249
- gwray@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, 2002
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2003
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68548
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5273
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I thought I was going to design roller coasters…still waiting.
Little Known Fact:
I took classes in Tractor Driving and Wilderness Survival while at Cal Poly.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I would step up my paella-making game. I currently max out with a 28” pan. I’d refine the recipes, get a bigger pan, and take the show on the road!
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Laura Rice
Associate
Sacramento
- (916) 905-8471
- lrice@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California San Diego
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6677
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 84289
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I grew up loving math and physics and building things with my older brother. When he went into civil engineering and brought home assignments from college, I was immediately drawn to the structural ones. Growing up the Bay Area I always wanted to work in SF and loved the idea I could contribute to the skyline, so it all came together with structural engineering.
Little Known Fact
I’m an avid sewer and crafter and love trying out new projects.
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
I distinctly remember wanting to be an ambassador to Japan (mostly so I could meet Sailor Moon). I even convinced my parents to let me take a DVC College for Kids course in Japanese in 4th grade to help my chances. I was not very good at it, but I can still count to 10.
