ABOUT SILVERWOOD CONSTRUCTION

Silverwood Landscape, a mission statement forged from more than 40 years of experience as a leader in the landscape industry and from thousands of successful projects and repeat clients. Our success comes from the skills and commitment of our hundreds of dedicated, caring, employees – professionals who average over 17 years in the landscape business.

Connected. Committed. Experienced.

HISTORY

Founded in 1974 by Steve Lancaster as Lancaster Enterprises, In September 1995, the company was incorporated under the name Silverwood Landscape Construction, Inc.

Building an unmatched reputation as a trusted contractor and caretaker of some of California’s highest profile and successful landscapes. We’ve brought beauty and prestige, along with a full range of landscape services, to projects ranging from planned communities, hotels, apartments, retail and commercial centers, municipalities, golf courses, parks and resorts. In conjunction with our divisions and affiliates, we service clients locally and regionally in California.

Services

Our client-centered mission is simple

Provide the very best in landscape services – planning, implementation, construction,  client service, accountability, and value in the industry.

Silverwood Landscape Construction provides services to Developers, Architects, Builders, General Contractors and clients.
From planning and visioning to installation and care, Silverwood provides the tools, personnel and management processes to successfully implement small and large scale projects. Silverwood Landscape has respectfully earned the reputation of getting it done, right and on time. Silverwood’s portfolio of projects span, For Sale Residential, Corporate and Institutional, Retail, Municipal, Resort, Hospitality and Parks and Recreation.

We believe our people, our knowledge and our industry understanding, combined with each clients vision and strategy, provides us the foundation of success we have grown for over 40 years.

 

Landscape Planting

From design plans to installation, Silverwood can manage and facilitate the most intricate planting plans to large specimen tree installations, we make it match the vision in place. With years of on-site experience and continued education our post construction after care ensures a successful project completion.

Irrigation

Our foundation was built on irrigation design and installation. Silverwood implements all types of systems and electronic controllers for small and large scale master plans, water-wise/low-flow systems and even now the mandates from jurisdictions to handle drought tolerant landscapes.

Drainage

Implementing effective and engineered drainage takes a team of experts. Yes, we are experts. From run-off and water management, storm water considerations, wetlands, and preventative planning, Silverwood delivers expert solutions and systems.

Site Amenities

Our teams of fully engaged design-build crews are fully-versed in all aspects of locating and installing site furnishings. Our teams have installed for projects of every size and budget, from main street tree lined designs, parks and rec areas, to resort oriented lifestyle projects.

Budget & Pre-Construction Services

We take pride in our history and experience that provides us the expertise and oversight to bring budgeting and pre-construction services to our clients that ensures project implementation and success. On-time. On budget.

Design-Build

Our ability to have on board top tier project managers with technical construction teams allows Silverwood to provide cost effective solutions to projects that require a critical design as well as quality installation. The design-build process produces significant savings in both costs and resources.

Turnkey Projects

Silverwood provides turnkey services for clients needing a one source program. By providing hardscape, pools, structures and all of the other landscape construction services, our clients realize the benefit of seasoned and knowledgable construction management and completion of projects.

KEY STAFF

Steve Lancaster

President

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Founder/owner with over 40 years of award-winning completed projects under his guidance.  Steve brings long-term expertise in landscape site technologies, construction, fabrication techniques, documentation and specifications to manage projects from planning to built environment, always employing strategies to successfully meet budgetary and schedule constraints.   Steve is committed to the Clients vision, responsible for delivering all projects on time and successfully managing the firm.

Rich Olivas

Sr. Vice President

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Joining Silverwood in 2010, with over 25 years in the landscape construction industry and experience in small and large scale projects such as: Commercial, Retail, Institutional, Single Family, Multi Family Housing, Parks and Hotels, he provides the management and oversight required to deliver quality projects.  Rich is the Client Relations Manager and Senior Project Manager  involved in the critical aspects that make Silverwood Successful. (estimating, purchasing, field operations, accounting) At Silverwood,clients always have access to him for issues and getting the fine details handled. His goal is to ensure projects, clients and successful results are job one.

Salvador “Chava” Avila

President, Operations

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Since his entry to Silverwood Landscape in 1990 Chava has been the guy responsible for Quality Operations, Safety, Scheduling and providing our clients the can do attitude it takes to make construction work an easy path to success. Operations are at the core of Silverwood’s business, Chava happens to be our center.

 

Tomas Cruz

General Superintendent

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Tomas has been a large part of Silverwood since 1996. He is responsible for construction projects by planning, organizing, and controlling projects; completing quality inspections; supervising sub-contractors and staff. Provides operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements.

Arturo Avila

General Superintendent

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A long term team member of Silverwood since 1994. He is responsible for construction projects by planning, organizing, and scheduling projects; completing quality inspections; supervising sub-contractors and staff. Arturo has a reputation by organization and accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.