Guilfoy Award- Grand LA

No ordinary sunshades, the 10,000+ sq. ft. of specialty-perforated ALUCOBOND PLUS panels on the Alexandria GradLabs Biotech Campus have received their moment in the (ahem) sun.

GradLabs’ Sunshades Featured in Alucobond Case Study

No ordinary sunshades, the 10,000+ sq. ft. of specialty-perforated ALUCOBOND PLUS panels on the Alexandria GradLabs Biotech Campus have received their moment in the (ahem) sun.

Our hidden features are drawing a LOT of attention

We’re proud to announce that for back-to-back years — and for the third time in the last five years — California Sheet Metal has been honored with the Tom Guilfoy Memorial Craftsmanship Award for our work on the Seritage at UTC project in San Diego,…

Metal tolerances vary widely: Early discussions can help determine what’s feasible.

Part 1 of 13 in a series of little, simple tips to help commercial and industrial architects when it comes to architectural sheet metal and facades.

We Don’t Mind Being Repetitive

Not only was California Sheet Metal once again named as one of Engineering News-Record's Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2020, we also once again cracked the top 20 Best Sheet Metal Firms in the nation.

Proud To Be a Part of a Grand Orchid

Orchids & Onions has awarded their highest honor, the Malone Grand Orchid, to the Center for Novel Therapeutics in La Jolla — a CSM jobsite.

Sharing expertise with the next generation

We’re proud to announce that one of our very own, Lorenzo Miles (affectionately known around CSM as “Lo”), has accepted a new position with the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) for Sheet Metal Local 206. In this new role, he’ll…

Teamwork Really Does Make the Dream Work

We’re proud to announce that California Sheet Metal has been honored with the 2020 CAL SMACNA Tom Guilfoy Memorial Craftsmanship Award for our work on the UTC Residential Tower.

A Welcome Addition to the Team: Zach Knipe

We’re pleased to announce that Zachary Knipe has joined our team at California Sheet Metal in the role of Vice President of Operations.

Pondering the Popularity of Perforations

We were thrilled to be a part of Jordon Scott’s recent piece for USGlass Magazine on “Considerations for Perforated Metal Applications." In addition to featuring the comments of our very own...

Planter Boxes Get Their Day In The Sun

Unlike most concrete, fiberglass or ceramic planters, our plate planters and garden beds integrate seamlessly with current design trends that celebrate a sleek, clean look. They add instant, modern style to outdoor spaces – helping do everything…

CSM Makes ENR’s Top 600

For the first time in our 111 year history, we’ve been named to Engineering News-Record’s “ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors“ list – coming in at number 16 in their “Top 20 Firms In Sheet Metal” category.

Constructing One Heck Of A Party

When you’re proud of what you do, you want to share it with others. So share we did at our recent Open House on October 17th at our headquarters here in El Cajon. 

Shining A Light On Craftsmanship

SMACNA's ongoing Contractor Spotlight video series showcases SMACNA member operations and offers viewers a firsthand account of their culture, shop layout, business origins, and the type of customer they serve. They recently made a visit to the west…

This Award Is No Facade

Replacing a 1950s-era garage that was deemed unfit for modern use, the Center Street Parking Garage in Berkeley, California is a striking – and award-winning – contribution to the heart of Berkley’s Arts District. The winner of a 2019 Metal…