Created by one of Hip-Hop's most unique and beloved characters, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard, the Brooklyn Zu is one of music's most recognizable names.
Buddha Monk was previously signed to TVT Records, Elektra Records, Profile Records, Sure Shot Records, Edel American and Nature Sound. Buddha is currently signed as a solo artist to Universal Records and has a solo album release scheduled for late 2008.
Currently, several years after the Wu-Tang Clan's debut, "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)", and after the death of its beloved leader, the Brooklyn Zu has once again come together to remind the world what is real New York Hip-Hop. "Every single day something happens with each one of us that reminds us of Dirty. He is with us all the time and we want to make sure no one forgets that," says 12 O'Clock.
Set to release the first ever studio album of the Brooklyn Zu, "Chamber #9, Verse 32," the Zu is poised to make sure no one forgets ODB or their style of music. The album enrolled many of their Wu-Tang family featuring: the RZA, the GZA, Masta Killa, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, Shyhiem, 60 Second Assassin and many more. The album also features production by the RZA and more. July 1, 2008 the untamable beast returns to breathe life back into Hip-Hop.
Brooklyn Zu members have released projects on various record labels throughout the industry. Each member has separately been signed as a solo artist to different record labels. 12 O'Clock was previously signed as a solo artist to Def Jam Recordings, and is also a member of the Wu-Killa Beez and 2 On Da Road (w/ Prodigal Sunn).
Shorty Shitstain, Murdoc and The Zoo Keeper were all signed as solo artists to Dirty Records.
Contact: buddhamonkmgmt@ccr.li
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Buddha Monk Management is honoured to announce that after the successful release of the Brooklyn Zu CD and Buddha Monk CD, the EUROPEAN TOUR as well a
Monday, August 4, 2008
Press Releases - What Not to Write
One of my guilty pleasures is watching American Idol tryouts and fashion shows like What Not To Wear. I think you can learn as much from the errors of others as you can from your own. It's in that spirit that I've crafted a short set of PR performance blunders. If you want a reporter to ignore your story, pay no attention to these five tips I call: "What Not to Write."
1) Price, Service, Selection
Although consumers might appreciate your company's "great prices, great selection, and great service," reporters find it boring. Think about it...where is the "story" in those phrases? Your publicity goals are better served by mentioning how a specific product you carry solves a problem for consumers. For example, if you are a physician who ONLY makes house calls, well that's a novelty in today's market. If you must focus on service, find the "story" in the service component.
2) Hype and The Hard Sell
Stay away from promotional hype. Also avoid using words like free and secret as they are mostly used by spammers and businesses promoting to consumers and infomercial marketers. If you're writing to a reporter using email, filters will screen out your press release. Consider your audience carefully. Are you sending your press release to consumers? No. You're trying to get the attention of a smart reporter. Don't play games. Tell them what's different or exciting about your product or service without all the hype and teasers.
3) Green and Giving
Is "green" still the new black? Does giving back get you anywhere? In today's business environment most companies are giving a portion of their profits to charity, or are in some way going "green" by monitoring their carbon footprint. Stating that your company is giving back to the community is not going to guarantee you press coverage. It's fine to mention something about charitable contributions at the end of your release, but it's not a strong enough angle for a "stand alone" press release.
4) Trends
Ignore trends and you're sunk. Reporters are in the business of reporting change. Part of your job as a business owner and publicist is monitoring shifts in business and service trends. What if you're a company selling bedding and you notice a run on heavy quilts. Can you connect that to an increase in oil prices and consumers figuring they will need to keep their thermostats lower this winter? Customer feedback (used with permission) can often yield valuable trend information. Reporters working at daily newspapers actually welcome information citing real-time consumer trends.
5) Ignoring the Power of Pictures
Have a look around. Do you have a picture that says 1,000 words? Some products and services lend themselves to using images as much as words. The sand artist who builds exact replicas of castles along shorelines needs to have photographs of his work handy, and in various resolutions and file formats, that can be emailed to reporters instantly. You never want to say to a reporter, "I'll send you something in a couple of days." Send it the minute you get off the phone with them.
1) Price, Service, Selection
Although consumers might appreciate your company's "great prices, great selection, and great service," reporters find it boring. Think about it...where is the "story" in those phrases? Your publicity goals are better served by mentioning how a specific product you carry solves a problem for consumers. For example, if you are a physician who ONLY makes house calls, well that's a novelty in today's market. If you must focus on service, find the "story" in the service component.
2) Hype and The Hard Sell
Stay away from promotional hype. Also avoid using words like free and secret as they are mostly used by spammers and businesses promoting to consumers and infomercial marketers. If you're writing to a reporter using email, filters will screen out your press release. Consider your audience carefully. Are you sending your press release to consumers? No. You're trying to get the attention of a smart reporter. Don't play games. Tell them what's different or exciting about your product or service without all the hype and teasers.
3) Green and Giving
Is "green" still the new black? Does giving back get you anywhere? In today's business environment most companies are giving a portion of their profits to charity, or are in some way going "green" by monitoring their carbon footprint. Stating that your company is giving back to the community is not going to guarantee you press coverage. It's fine to mention something about charitable contributions at the end of your release, but it's not a strong enough angle for a "stand alone" press release.
4) Trends
Ignore trends and you're sunk. Reporters are in the business of reporting change. Part of your job as a business owner and publicist is monitoring shifts in business and service trends. What if you're a company selling bedding and you notice a run on heavy quilts. Can you connect that to an increase in oil prices and consumers figuring they will need to keep their thermostats lower this winter? Customer feedback (used with permission) can often yield valuable trend information. Reporters working at daily newspapers actually welcome information citing real-time consumer trends.
5) Ignoring the Power of Pictures
Have a look around. Do you have a picture that says 1,000 words? Some products and services lend themselves to using images as much as words. The sand artist who builds exact replicas of castles along shorelines needs to have photographs of his work handy, and in various resolutions and file formats, that can be emailed to reporters instantly. You never want to say to a reporter, "I'll send you something in a couple of days." Send it the minute you get off the phone with them.
A Dynamic Original Stage Play, "All That Glitters"
Washington, D.C., September 13, 2008: The King and I Productions announced today the opening of the dramatic, original stage play, All That Glitters, written and produced by Ava Duckett, and co-produced by Steve Williams. Two shows only in Washington, D.C., at the new, state-of-the-art playhouse, The ARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. Saturday, September 13, 2008. Show times are 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices: $20.00. A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available beginning September 1, 2008. Interested persons may visit the website: www.thekingandiproductions.com on September 1, 2008 for information.
The King and I Productions, based in the nation's capital region (Washington, D.C.), is a relatively newcomer to the theater and stage production. Co-founded by Steve Williams and Ava Duckett, the company is comprised of members who have several decades of experience in stage, production, play writing, advertising and music composition. The King and I Productions will be striving to reach a broader audience with its original plays and productions, and will include Biblical-inspired works as well as cultural, contemporary and urban-based works, and will be featured throughout the many playhouses in the Washington, D.C. area.
"All That Glitters will bring its audience to edge of its seat Dana does all the right things in her life, great job, good education, house, car, etc., but when it comes to having a man in her life, she wants to rush God on finding a soul mate. Wildly enough, Dana begins to experience God, first hand, through her bedroom mirror. However, God's not the only one that keeps popping up from time to time in her conversations. Seemingly problematic, Dana experiences a comedic and sometimes arrogant "voice-in-the-mirror , which becomes a sounding board and "voice of reason" in helping Dana realize that she is slowly drifting away from God s plan for her life. Finding her way back to that once strong relationship with God proves to be an emotional, dramatic, funny, and spiritual roller coaster of a journey.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20.00, no reserved seating.
Not recommended for children under 13.
The ARC Theater
1901 Mississippi Ave., S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 889-5901
The King and I Productions
P.O. Box 52, Lanham, MD 20703
Ava Duckett, (240) 441-3199
Steve Williams, (301) 520-8785
http://www.thekingandiproductions.com
info@thekingandiproductions.com
The King and I Productions, based in the nation's capital region (Washington, D.C.), is a relatively newcomer to the theater and stage production. Co-founded by Steve Williams and Ava Duckett, the company is comprised of members who have several decades of experience in stage, production, play writing, advertising and music composition. The King and I Productions will be striving to reach a broader audience with its original plays and productions, and will include Biblical-inspired works as well as cultural, contemporary and urban-based works, and will be featured throughout the many playhouses in the Washington, D.C. area.
"All That Glitters will bring its audience to edge of its seat Dana does all the right things in her life, great job, good education, house, car, etc., but when it comes to having a man in her life, she wants to rush God on finding a soul mate. Wildly enough, Dana begins to experience God, first hand, through her bedroom mirror. However, God's not the only one that keeps popping up from time to time in her conversations. Seemingly problematic, Dana experiences a comedic and sometimes arrogant "voice-in-the-mirror , which becomes a sounding board and "voice of reason" in helping Dana realize that she is slowly drifting away from God s plan for her life. Finding her way back to that once strong relationship with God proves to be an emotional, dramatic, funny, and spiritual roller coaster of a journey.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20.00, no reserved seating.
Not recommended for children under 13.
The ARC Theater
1901 Mississippi Ave., S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 889-5901
The King and I Productions
P.O. Box 52, Lanham, MD 20703
Ava Duckett, (240) 441-3199
Steve Williams, (301) 520-8785
http://www.thekingandiproductions.com
info@thekingandiproductions.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Everlife Pet Cremation Jewelry
Corpus Christi, Texas - May 12, 2008 - More pet owners memorialize a departed pet through cremation, and choose Everlife Memorials pet cremation jewelry to keep a part of their cherished pet close to their heart forever.
Everlife Memorials--one of the leading Internet providers of funeral and cemetery memorial products provides a line of pet cremation jewelry that includes pet memorial pendants in an array of designs and metal finishes.
Pet cremation jewelry has grown to be one of the most popular ways to memorialize a departed pet, said Joseph J. McCabe, president of Everlife Memorials.
More than 80 percent of homes across the country have at least one pet and see them as a loved member of their family. So when a pet passes away, the owner wants to memorialize their pet just like they would another family member, said McCabe. Since more than half of pets are cremated, now the owner can have a beautiful urn to keep in their home...and a pet memorial pendant to always have a small part of their beloved pet with them all the time.
Pet memorial pendants are designed to store a very small portion of the cremated remains include a small compartment and sealed with a small screw. The pendants are made in a wide assortment of shapes and designs--including dog bone, heart, paw print, cross and a photo locket and a variety of metal finishes including exquisitively polished 14k gold, sterling silver, brass and pewter.
Everlife Memorials - http://www.everlifememorials.com/ full line of pet memorials also includes urns, grave markers, headstones, cremation memorials, caskets, laser-engraved plaques, ceramic pictures and memorial accessories including keepsake boxes, photo frames and ornaments.
About Everlife Memorials
Founded in 1999, Everlife Memorials is one of the leading Internet providers of funeral and cemetery memorial products. Making a difficult purchase a little easier® Everlife Memorials - http://www.everlifememorials.com/ is committed to providing the very best in customer satisfaction. Its full line of high-quality, affordable memorial products include headstones, grave markers, urns, statues, cremation pendants and more. During 2007 it launched its Pet Memorials product line which includes urns, cremation jewelry, grave side markers, cremation memorials, caskets and more. To learn more visit www.everlifememorials.com
Everlife Memorials--one of the leading Internet providers of funeral and cemetery memorial products provides a line of pet cremation jewelry that includes pet memorial pendants in an array of designs and metal finishes.
Pet cremation jewelry has grown to be one of the most popular ways to memorialize a departed pet, said Joseph J. McCabe, president of Everlife Memorials.
More than 80 percent of homes across the country have at least one pet and see them as a loved member of their family. So when a pet passes away, the owner wants to memorialize their pet just like they would another family member, said McCabe. Since more than half of pets are cremated, now the owner can have a beautiful urn to keep in their home...and a pet memorial pendant to always have a small part of their beloved pet with them all the time.
Pet memorial pendants are designed to store a very small portion of the cremated remains include a small compartment and sealed with a small screw. The pendants are made in a wide assortment of shapes and designs--including dog bone, heart, paw print, cross and a photo locket and a variety of metal finishes including exquisitively polished 14k gold, sterling silver, brass and pewter.
Everlife Memorials - http://www.everlifememorials.com/ full line of pet memorials also includes urns, grave markers, headstones, cremation memorials, caskets, laser-engraved plaques, ceramic pictures and memorial accessories including keepsake boxes, photo frames and ornaments.
About Everlife Memorials
Founded in 1999, Everlife Memorials is one of the leading Internet providers of funeral and cemetery memorial products. Making a difficult purchase a little easier® Everlife Memorials - http://www.everlifememorials.com/ is committed to providing the very best in customer satisfaction. Its full line of high-quality, affordable memorial products include headstones, grave markers, urns, statues, cremation pendants and more. During 2007 it launched its Pet Memorials product line which includes urns, cremation jewelry, grave side markers, cremation memorials, caskets and more. To learn more visit www.everlifememorials.com
PC Support Group Announces Two New Territories
The PC Support Group which specialises in providing corporate quality IT support to small businesses and home users has recently announced that a further 2 of its territories have been taken up.
Following their business success in Merseyside, The PC Support Group started franchising towards the end of last year and has already made an impact around the country with existing franchisees reporting definite positive feedback.
Pam Case, one of their existing franchisees said To be honest, being a new business I expected the build up to be fairly slow for the initial few months. As it is we re incredibly busy and we haven t put half of the marketing strategies into action yet! It is clear that the level of service and efficiency that The PC Support Group can offer customers is far in advance of what they have become used to in this market. The positive customer reaction has been overwhelming
Ian Threlfall, one of the new franchisees joining the group, has been a successful IT contractor for 8 years but recently decided he wanted to build his own business to create a more sustainable future for himself and his family. On choosing to join The PC Support Group he says
"Having looked at several IT franchises, the business opportunity that The PC Support Group offered impressed me the most. The attention to detail, the effort they had obviously put in, and the extensive ongoing support encouraged me and filled me with confidence from the first meeting. Their informal, friendly and enthusiastic, yet professional approach put me at ease immediately and certainly rubs off! Since joining I have been made to feel very much part of the business and it is clear that their commitment to provide help and support is exactly as promised. It s early days for me, but the signs are very encouraging that this will be a great success.
Ian will be managing the Preston territory which covers a large area in the North West from Fleetwood to Southport and inland to Preston.
Sundesh Hemraj, another of the new franchisees is equally excited to be joining the group
Before joining The PC Support Group I had considered starting my own small IT support company, though I hesitated as I felt I couldn t offer the customer anything new or different in terms of service or delivery from the hundreds of other small IT companies in the market. However, after researching the market for many months I came across the idea of franchising within this business model as a potential way forward.
I began to research a few different franchises to see if they matched my criteria
1- Good Support structure (Business and Technical)
2- Proven Marketing strategies
3- Dedicated and helpful franchisors/franchisees
4- Strong Brand presence
5- Similar aspirations and ethos to my own
I found that nobody in the market had gained a strong brand presence, which I saw as an opportunity, and The PC Support Group certainly seemed to have a clear strategy to achieve this. They also performed strongly in all other areas.
The PC Support Group opened up a wide variety of features and functions that would take my business years to develop. To name a few: branding, CRM systems, pricing structures, a pool of engineers to call upon, etc. Becoming a franchisee would also allow me the opportunity to avoid the pitfalls and early mistakes that I would make as a lone start-up company.
I see The PC Support Group as a fantastic opportunity for me to build my own successful IT Support business.
Sundesh s territory covers most of the area North West of London including Harrow, Uxbridge and Wembley.
Contact: Philip Bird,
The PC Support Group Limited
Tel: 0845 2233116
phil.bird(AT)pcsupportgroup.com
Following their business success in Merseyside, The PC Support Group started franchising towards the end of last year and has already made an impact around the country with existing franchisees reporting definite positive feedback.
Pam Case, one of their existing franchisees said To be honest, being a new business I expected the build up to be fairly slow for the initial few months. As it is we re incredibly busy and we haven t put half of the marketing strategies into action yet! It is clear that the level of service and efficiency that The PC Support Group can offer customers is far in advance of what they have become used to in this market. The positive customer reaction has been overwhelming
Ian Threlfall, one of the new franchisees joining the group, has been a successful IT contractor for 8 years but recently decided he wanted to build his own business to create a more sustainable future for himself and his family. On choosing to join The PC Support Group he says
"Having looked at several IT franchises, the business opportunity that The PC Support Group offered impressed me the most. The attention to detail, the effort they had obviously put in, and the extensive ongoing support encouraged me and filled me with confidence from the first meeting. Their informal, friendly and enthusiastic, yet professional approach put me at ease immediately and certainly rubs off! Since joining I have been made to feel very much part of the business and it is clear that their commitment to provide help and support is exactly as promised. It s early days for me, but the signs are very encouraging that this will be a great success.
Ian will be managing the Preston territory which covers a large area in the North West from Fleetwood to Southport and inland to Preston.
Sundesh Hemraj, another of the new franchisees is equally excited to be joining the group
Before joining The PC Support Group I had considered starting my own small IT support company, though I hesitated as I felt I couldn t offer the customer anything new or different in terms of service or delivery from the hundreds of other small IT companies in the market. However, after researching the market for many months I came across the idea of franchising within this business model as a potential way forward.
I began to research a few different franchises to see if they matched my criteria
1- Good Support structure (Business and Technical)
2- Proven Marketing strategies
3- Dedicated and helpful franchisors/franchisees
4- Strong Brand presence
5- Similar aspirations and ethos to my own
I found that nobody in the market had gained a strong brand presence, which I saw as an opportunity, and The PC Support Group certainly seemed to have a clear strategy to achieve this. They also performed strongly in all other areas.
The PC Support Group opened up a wide variety of features and functions that would take my business years to develop. To name a few: branding, CRM systems, pricing structures, a pool of engineers to call upon, etc. Becoming a franchisee would also allow me the opportunity to avoid the pitfalls and early mistakes that I would make as a lone start-up company.
I see The PC Support Group as a fantastic opportunity for me to build my own successful IT Support business.
Sundesh s territory covers most of the area North West of London including Harrow, Uxbridge and Wembley.
Contact: Philip Bird,
The PC Support Group Limited
Tel: 0845 2233116
phil.bird(AT)pcsupportgroup.com
Monday, July 21, 2008
Commemorative Pink Brooms Fund the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
July 15, 2008 (Highland, NY) The Fuller Brush Company, a longstanding icon in American consumer history, has announced plans to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). The new Help Sweep Away Breast Cancer campaign will generate funds for breast cancer research through the sale of pink Sweep It Away brooms. The Fuller Brush Company will donate $1 for every Sweep It Away Broom purchase to the BCRF.
The Fuller Brush Company joins several other household names in banding together to fight this widely-recognized cause. A worldwide affliction, breast cancer is one of the most common causes of death in women, though it affects men, as well. Through their philanthropic commitment to the BCRF, and with the help of concerned consumers, The Fuller Brush Company aspires to make an important and meaningful difference in the research and treatment of breast cancer.
The Sweep It Away Broom is a new product from Fuller Brush especially designed for this charitable campaign. Lightweight and easy-to-use, the 9 rectangular broom is ideally suited for household duty as its unique design aids in the trapping and retrieving of small particles. It effortlessly fits beneath cabinets, along baseboards and in tight corners, and as with all Fuller products, the Sweep It Away Broom is 100% guaranteed. Made of durable, high-quality steel, this broom is exclusively American made.
In an effort to generate as much money as possible for BCRF, The Sweep It Away broom is available for $14.99 through August 25, 2008, a savings of more than eight dollars off the standard retail price.
About The Fuller Brush Company
The Fuller Brush Company provides quality products families have relied on since 1906. To learn more about their extensive line of household and personal care merchandise, visit http://www.fuller-brush-products.com
The Fuller Brush Company joins several other household names in banding together to fight this widely-recognized cause. A worldwide affliction, breast cancer is one of the most common causes of death in women, though it affects men, as well. Through their philanthropic commitment to the BCRF, and with the help of concerned consumers, The Fuller Brush Company aspires to make an important and meaningful difference in the research and treatment of breast cancer.
The Sweep It Away Broom is a new product from Fuller Brush especially designed for this charitable campaign. Lightweight and easy-to-use, the 9 rectangular broom is ideally suited for household duty as its unique design aids in the trapping and retrieving of small particles. It effortlessly fits beneath cabinets, along baseboards and in tight corners, and as with all Fuller products, the Sweep It Away Broom is 100% guaranteed. Made of durable, high-quality steel, this broom is exclusively American made.
In an effort to generate as much money as possible for BCRF, The Sweep It Away broom is available for $14.99 through August 25, 2008, a savings of more than eight dollars off the standard retail price.
About The Fuller Brush Company
The Fuller Brush Company provides quality products families have relied on since 1906. To learn more about their extensive line of household and personal care merchandise, visit http://www.fuller-brush-products.com
Calvada Surveying, Inc. Wins Contract for 25 ALTA Survey
Corona, California, July 21, 2008 -- Calvada Surveying, Inc., a land surveying company providing professional surveying services, including ALTA Surveys, ACSM Surveys and 3D High Definition Land Surveying (High Definition Laser Scanning) services throughout the Western United States has won a contract for 25 ALTA survey projects of various property sites for a well known international bank.
Of these 25 projects, 4 project sites are in Southern California, 19 in Northern California (SF, Oakland and San Jose area), and 2 in Northern Nevada. The 4 South California sites were mobilized within one day from the Notice to Process and the Northern California and Nevada sites were assigned to 2 two-man field crews by Calvada Surveying. The first crew took 6 days to finish 13 sites, including some completing property research. The second crew took 4 days to complete work on the remaining 8 sites. True to their reputation of successfully completing projects with very tight deadlines, Calvada Surveying started the office procedures as soon as the data was received from the field, and it will be completed soon after receiving all the supporting documents from the client. All jobs are slated for completion by the end of July 2008.
Calvada Surveying is working on this contract on behalf of a regional architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Southern California. All 25 site surveys are based on ALTA/ACSM standards, which is Calvada Surveying s area of expertise. ALTA stands for American Land Title Association. ALTA is the national trade association and voice of the abstract and title insurance industry. ALTA members search, review and insure land titles to protect home buyers and mortgage lenders who invest in real estate. ACSM stands for American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. The survey is a detailed map of a parcel of land including all of the improvements, features and easements appurtenant to or encumbering the parcel as described in the title report provided by the title insurance company. In other words, it's a boundary survey, a title survey and an improvement location survey.
During this contract, Calvada Surveying faced many hurdles but overcame them with ease mainly due to their dedicated staff and management. These 25 jobs were received all in one day, and Calvada Surveying had to make sure that they would still be able to meet the deadline without affecting the productivity within the other survey departments in their office. For this reason it was decided by the management to utilize drafting resources outside of the office in addition to its internal staff.
Also, Calvada Surveying had a very strict deadline to complete the work. As a result they could not afford mistakes or delays. Thus, all research and in office support was provided to the field crews prior to their departure (addresses, contacts, direction, etc). Moreover, to keep the job flow to the office continuous, the field crew transmitted their captured field data every evening to the office so that the office procedures could be started next day.
The client is truly happy with the customer service provided by Calvada Surveying. Calvada Surveying had a special request by the client to finish the Orange County (Southern California) sites first. In fact, they deploy project staff within 1 day after receiving all the supporting documents and Notice to Proceed from the client. About Calvada Surveying, Inc. Calvada Surveying is a Veteran and Minority-Owned land surveying firm established in 1989 by Armando DuPont, PLS and Edward Schenet, PLS and its company headquarters is located in Corona, California.
Calvada Surveying is a leading landsurveyor and provider of professional land surveying services throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming (Western United States). Calvada Surveying's expertise lies within the real estate, development, engineering, telecommunications, and environmental industries, both in the public and private sectors. Calvada Surveying has strategically placed its offices in central metropolitan locations to enable the company to fully serve its clients in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Contact Details: Dahlia Lugo Executive Assistant Calvada Surveying, Inc. 411 Jenks Circle, Ste 205 Corona, CA 92880 Phone: (951) 280-9960 Fax: (951) 280-9746 Email: dlugo(AT)calvada.com
Of these 25 projects, 4 project sites are in Southern California, 19 in Northern California (SF, Oakland and San Jose area), and 2 in Northern Nevada. The 4 South California sites were mobilized within one day from the Notice to Process and the Northern California and Nevada sites were assigned to 2 two-man field crews by Calvada Surveying. The first crew took 6 days to finish 13 sites, including some completing property research. The second crew took 4 days to complete work on the remaining 8 sites. True to their reputation of successfully completing projects with very tight deadlines, Calvada Surveying started the office procedures as soon as the data was received from the field, and it will be completed soon after receiving all the supporting documents from the client. All jobs are slated for completion by the end of July 2008.
Calvada Surveying is working on this contract on behalf of a regional architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Southern California. All 25 site surveys are based on ALTA/ACSM standards, which is Calvada Surveying s area of expertise. ALTA stands for American Land Title Association. ALTA is the national trade association and voice of the abstract and title insurance industry. ALTA members search, review and insure land titles to protect home buyers and mortgage lenders who invest in real estate. ACSM stands for American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. The survey is a detailed map of a parcel of land including all of the improvements, features and easements appurtenant to or encumbering the parcel as described in the title report provided by the title insurance company. In other words, it's a boundary survey, a title survey and an improvement location survey.
During this contract, Calvada Surveying faced many hurdles but overcame them with ease mainly due to their dedicated staff and management. These 25 jobs were received all in one day, and Calvada Surveying had to make sure that they would still be able to meet the deadline without affecting the productivity within the other survey departments in their office. For this reason it was decided by the management to utilize drafting resources outside of the office in addition to its internal staff.
Also, Calvada Surveying had a very strict deadline to complete the work. As a result they could not afford mistakes or delays. Thus, all research and in office support was provided to the field crews prior to their departure (addresses, contacts, direction, etc). Moreover, to keep the job flow to the office continuous, the field crew transmitted their captured field data every evening to the office so that the office procedures could be started next day.
The client is truly happy with the customer service provided by Calvada Surveying. Calvada Surveying had a special request by the client to finish the Orange County (Southern California) sites first. In fact, they deploy project staff within 1 day after receiving all the supporting documents and Notice to Proceed from the client. About Calvada Surveying, Inc. Calvada Surveying is a Veteran and Minority-Owned land surveying firm established in 1989 by Armando DuPont, PLS and Edward Schenet, PLS and its company headquarters is located in Corona, California.
Calvada Surveying is a leading landsurveyor and provider of professional land surveying services throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming (Western United States). Calvada Surveying's expertise lies within the real estate, development, engineering, telecommunications, and environmental industries, both in the public and private sectors. Calvada Surveying has strategically placed its offices in central metropolitan locations to enable the company to fully serve its clients in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
Contact Details: Dahlia Lugo Executive Assistant Calvada Surveying, Inc. 411 Jenks Circle, Ste 205 Corona, CA 92880 Phone: (951) 280-9960 Fax: (951) 280-9746 Email: dlugo(AT)calvada.com
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