WENTZ GROUP IS AWARDED CONSTRUCTION OF
CHAPIN MEDICAL BUILDING

Construction to start on a $3-million
medical building in Corona

IRVINE, CA—(April 4, 2002). Wentz Group, a leading California-based general contractor for 28 years, has been awarded a $3-million contract by Mark C. Johnson Trust to construct the new Chapin Medical Building in Corona. Construction of the new corporate headquarters, located at 419 Jenks Circle, will begin in April 2002 and completion is slated for January 2003.

Designed by Watkins / Baile & Associates of Newport Beach, CA, the distinctive diamond shaped Chapin Medical Building was designed to complement the existing building. The new 2-story, 19,152 square foot medical building will be constructed of steel, wood, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, veneer and stucco. A 70-foot pedestrian bridge adorned with brass and structural glass will join the two buildings. In addition to office space, other interior amenities include, a theater with amphitheater style seating to accommodate 60 people, an IT lab, a communications equipment room, a warehouse and a kitchen. In addition, the building will have a specialized FM 200 fire protection system and future emergency power generation. Inside, the walls will be covered in high-end wall coverings and tile with marble floors and wood cabinetry throughout. The exterior will feature decorative granite pavers and a water feature.

"Together, the project consultants and Wentz Group have worked diligently during the pre-construction process to finalize construction details," said Scott Mulkay, project manager for Wentz Group. "Because of the attention to detail early on, we’re confident that the construction process will go smoothly."

"Our goal is for the new Chapin Medical Building to match the existing building," said Tom Blaylock, project manager for Chapin Medical. "We’re confident that our new headquarters will exhibit the same superior quality that we’ve seen in other Wentz Group projects."

About Wentz Group

Wentz Group provides management, construction and engineering services for leading corporate users, real estate development firms and institutions with specific emphasis on hospitality projects, retail shopping centers, tenant improvements, office buildings, industrial facilities and distribution centers. Among the many projects currently being constructed by the Wentz Group is The Laguna Beach Colony, a 275-room, Five-Star resort in Southern California. In Northern California, the firm is building Creekside Plaza, a 204,380-square-foot office development featuring a single, four-story building with two, three-story buildings and a 63,882-square-foot parking structure in the city of San Leandro.

Wentz Group prides itself on providing Five-Star People and Five-Star Service to its clients through extensive, hands-on experience and principal involvement in every aspect of construction projects.

Wentz Group is a leader in its market areas and is nationally ranked as one of the largest firms of its type. Wentz Group was ranked among the top contractors in the nation in ENR's Top 400 Contractor's list. The company has its corporate office in San Carlos, California, and regional offices in Irvine, Sacramento and Livermore. For additional information, visit the Wentz Group Web site at www.wentzgroup.com

For more information, contact:
Susan Slone
(650)801-1028
or susans@wentzgroup.com

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