LA Stories
Subcontractor Spotlight: Kates Security Services
Kates Security Services is an MBE, DBE certified business handling physical security for the Obama Presidential Center project. For this Subcontractor Spotlight, we spoke with Kates’ Vice President, Dr. Joseph Lee.
A Women’s History Month Dialogue
As we celebrate Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week in March, we are spotlighting some of the women working to bring the Obama Presidential Center project to life about their journey and experiences in the male-dominated construction industry. This month, we thank them for their contributions to the industry, to Lakeside Alliance, and for inspiring the next generation of women in construction.
Procurement Agent Levels Playing Field for Subcontractors
Sharon Mayer describes her journey to become a woman in construction as “a fluke.” Mayer, an acting procurement agent for Lakeside Alliance, builders of the Obama Presidential Center, says she first sought a career in accounting.