The California Tower at UC Davis

The California Tower project at UC Davis includes the construction of a new 14-story tower, which will replace sections of the hospital and increase the number of beds by 50. The design concept reflects the diverse community and regional landscape, with a 10,000-square-foot rooftop garden and inclusive spaces. The project is expected to be operational by 2030.

This project involved comprehensive surveying and verification to support accurate structural layout and construction. Work began with establishing project controls, calculating the building grid, and determining anchor bolt patterns and locations. A building grid verification survey was completed by comparing existing control points set by the site surveyor to project documents, establishing additional control points as needed, and preparing a plan-to-as-built comparison report. Anchor bolts were surveyed before and after concrete placement, with reports documenting any deviations from design. Perimeter columns were also surveyed for plumb and elevation, and results were summarized in a comparative report. Additional work included performing a tower crane plumb survey and completing a 3D scan to support precise crane setup.