This year marks a monumental milestone for Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc. as we celebrate 45 years of providing innovative civil engineering and land surveying services to Central California. Founded in 1979 by Ronald Yamabe and Gary Horn, the firm has grown from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of the local engineering community. Our journey has been one of passion, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to improving the infrastructure that supports our region.
Adding to this year’s celebrations, we are proud to honor our co-founder Gary Horn, who was recently awarded the prestigious ASCE Lifetime Achievement Award by both the Fresno Branch and the San Francisco Section Region 9 of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This recognition underscores Gary’s extraordinary contributions to the field and his enduring impact on the industry.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new 2,500 sq. ft. Visitor Center at Clovis Botanical Gardens was held yesterday. This project, located on the City of Clovis property adjacent to Dry Creek Park at Clovis and Alluvial Ave., is made possible by $2 million in community contributions.
We recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of the Amberwood Sewer Infrastructure project. This significant development is a key part of our city’s growth strategy, expanding our utility infrastructure to support the future outlined in the Amberwood Specific Plan.
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Yamabe & Horn Engineering led a civil engineering, surveying, and construction project in the City of Chowchilla, completed in March 2024, with a total cost of $871,000. The project aimed to enhance existing dirt alleys by providing asphalt surfacing and drainage facilities, improving accessibility for public utilities like trash and water services. Funding was sourced from the Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), Local Gas Tax, and Measure T Tax.
The construction of “The Avenue at Heritage Grove” project has commenced in Clovis, CA, situated at the intersection of Shepherd Avenue and Willow Avenue. Spanning across 4.8 acres of retail area, the project aims to introduce a vibrant commercial space to the community. In its initial phase, the construction focuses on erecting three distinct retail/commercial buildings, comprising two single-story structures and one two-story building. These buildings are designed to feature outdoor common areas equipped with inviting patios and fireplaces, enhancing the overall ambiance and attractiveness of the development. Additionally, meticulous attention is being paid to the provision of ample parking, with a total of 168 parking stalls allocated to accommodate visitors and customers effectively.
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A big shoutout to our incredible team of 47 dedicated staff members who work to provide top-notch engineering and land surveying services. Your teamwork, expertise, and dedication are the backbone of our success. Together, we tackle challenges and deliver excellence to our clients every single day. Here’s to our amazing team, thank you!
The Alphabet Streets Reconstruction Project in Selma, CA, is a comprehensive civil engineering initiative with a construction cost of approximately $2.2 million. The project, situated between Orange Ave, McCall Ave, Floral Ave, and Rose Ave, involved the removal and reconstruction of the street surface, including asphalt overlay and cape seals over a 420,000 square feet area. Additionally, it addressed ADA accessibility and connectivity issues by replacing defective existing improvements and constructing 51 curb ramps and 10,100 square feet of sidewalk.
The project also reconstructed 20 storm drain inlets and implemented enhanced striping and signage for public and children safety, particularly near an elementary school. Furthermore, high visibility crosswalks and 20 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), featuring large visible signage, LED-based light sources and push-button activation, were installed to improve pedestrian safety at controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Shortly after an incident at the Chowchilla Police Department involving a citizen breaking and entering a police vehicle and the discharge of a firearm, Chowchilla City Council ratified Emergency Services Director Order #03-2021, relating to the improvements at the Chowchilla Police Department Site to address safety concerns and authorizing emergency procurement measures. The improvements to made at the site included secure fencing around the parking areas, lighting, a parking cover structure above the police vehicle parking, rehabilitation of the parking lot, automated gates, and other associated improvements.
Yamabe & Horn was recently awarded the 2022 ASCE Region 9 (State of California) and the San Francisco Section Outstanding Small Project of the Year for the Trini’s Park Project in Kerman, CA. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. The awards were presented at the Region 9 Annual Awards Banquet in San Diego and San Francisco Section Annual Awards Gala in downtown San Francisco. The Trini’s Park Project also won the Outstanding Small Project of the Year Award from our local Fresno ASCE Branch.
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In October, 2019, Shinzen Friendship Garden was invited to a meeting with staff members of California Health Sciences University to discuss the Green Legacy Hiroshima Peace Tree Project. Yamabe & Horn Engineering’s co-founder Ronald Yamabe is the current sitting President of the Shinzen Friendship Garden in Fresno.
The group
was advised that thru a conversation between Miho Yoshida and Dr. Miko Rose,
Assistant Professor, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Michigan State University,
at a university conference in Denver, Colorado, there is a GLH Initiative, a
global volunteer campaign to disseminate the universal message of trees that
survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Currently seeds and saplings
for the A-bombed trees are growing in more than 30 countries.
The trees are being planted around the world to promote peace, harmony and goodwill.
Robertson Kings-Trinity Alley Paving ProjectMay 31, 2024 - 8:30 pm
Alphabet Streets Reconstruction ProjectFebruary 8, 2024 - 9:26 pm
Chowchilla PD Site ImprovementsNovember 23, 2022 - 12:09 am
45 Years of Excellence: Honoring Yamabe & Horn Engineering and a Lifetime Achievement Award!
This year marks a monumental milestone for Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc. as we celebrate 45 years of providing innovative civil engineering and land surveying services to Central California. Founded in 1979 by Ronald Yamabe and Gary Horn, the firm has grown from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of the local engineering community. Our journey has been one of passion, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to improving the infrastructure that supports our region.
Adding to this year’s celebrations, we are proud to honor our co-founder Gary Horn, who was recently awarded the prestigious ASCE Lifetime Achievement Award by both the Fresno Branch and the San Francisco Section Region 9 of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This recognition underscores Gary’s extraordinary contributions to the field and his enduring impact on the industry.
Read moreVisitor Center at Clovis Botanical Gardens
Project update!
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new 2,500 sq. ft. Visitor Center at Clovis Botanical Gardens was held yesterday. This project, located on the City of Clovis property adjacent to Dry Creek Park at Clovis and Alluvial Ave., is made possible by $2 million in community contributions.
Sewer Infrastructure Expansion in the City of Selma
Exciting news from Y&H and the City of Selma!
We recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of the Amberwood Sewer Infrastructure project. This significant development is a key part of our city’s growth strategy, expanding our utility infrastructure to support the future outlined in the Amberwood Specific Plan.
Chowchilla Alley Reconstruction Project
Yamabe & Horn Engineering led a civil engineering, surveying, and construction project in the City of Chowchilla, completed in March 2024, with a total cost of $871,000. The project aimed to enhance existing dirt alleys by providing asphalt surfacing and drainage facilities, improving accessibility for public utilities like trash and water services. Funding was sourced from the Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), Local Gas Tax, and Measure T Tax.
Construction begins for “The Avenue at Heritage Grove” in Clovis, CA
The construction of “The Avenue at Heritage Grove” project has commenced in Clovis, CA, situated at the intersection of Shepherd Avenue and Willow Avenue. Spanning across 4.8 acres of retail area, the project aims to introduce a vibrant commercial space to the community. In its initial phase, the construction focuses on erecting three distinct retail/commercial buildings, comprising two single-story structures and one two-story building. These buildings are designed to feature outdoor common areas equipped with inviting patios and fireplaces, enhancing the overall ambiance and attractiveness of the development. Additionally, meticulous attention is being paid to the provision of ample parking, with a total of 168 parking stalls allocated to accommodate visitors and customers effectively.
Read moreTeamwork makes the dream work!
A big shoutout to our incredible team of 47 dedicated staff members who work to provide top-notch engineering and land surveying services. Your teamwork, expertise, and dedication are the backbone of our success. Together, we tackle challenges and deliver excellence to our clients every single day. Here’s to our amazing team, thank you!
To learn more about who we are, click here.
Alphabet Streets Reconstruction Project
The Alphabet Streets Reconstruction Project in Selma, CA, is a comprehensive civil engineering initiative with a construction cost of approximately $2.2 million. The project, situated between Orange Ave, McCall Ave, Floral Ave, and Rose Ave, involved the removal and reconstruction of the street surface, including asphalt overlay and cape seals over a 420,000 square feet area. Additionally, it addressed ADA accessibility and connectivity issues by replacing defective existing improvements and constructing 51 curb ramps and 10,100 square feet of sidewalk.
The project also reconstructed 20 storm drain inlets and implemented enhanced striping and signage for public and children safety, particularly near an elementary school. Furthermore, high visibility crosswalks and 20 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), featuring large visible signage, LED-based light sources and push-button activation, were installed to improve pedestrian safety at controlled and uncontrolled intersections.
Read moreSecurity Improvements for Chowchilla’s Police Department
Shortly after an incident at the Chowchilla Police Department involving a citizen breaking and entering a police vehicle and the discharge of a firearm, Chowchilla City Council ratified Emergency Services Director Order #03-2021, relating to the improvements at the Chowchilla Police Department Site to address safety concerns and authorizing emergency procurement measures. The improvements to made at the site included secure fencing around the parking areas, lighting, a parking cover structure above the police vehicle parking, rehabilitation of the parking lot, automated gates, and other associated improvements.
Read more2022 ASCE Small Project of the Year
Yamabe & Horn was recently awarded the 2022 ASCE Region 9 (State of California) and the San Francisco Section Outstanding Small Project of the Year for the Trini’s Park Project in Kerman, CA. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. The awards were presented at the Region 9 Annual Awards Banquet in San Diego and San Francisco Section Annual Awards Gala in downtown San Francisco. The Trini’s Park Project also won the Outstanding Small Project of the Year Award from our local Fresno ASCE Branch.
Read moreGreen Legacy Hiroshima Peace Tree Project
In October, 2019, Shinzen Friendship Garden was invited to a meeting with staff members of California Health Sciences University to discuss the Green Legacy Hiroshima Peace Tree Project. Yamabe & Horn Engineering’s co-founder Ronald Yamabe is the current sitting President of the Shinzen Friendship Garden in Fresno.
The group was advised that thru a conversation between Miho Yoshida and Dr. Miko Rose, Assistant Professor, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Michigan State University, at a university conference in Denver, Colorado, there is a GLH Initiative, a global volunteer campaign to disseminate the universal message of trees that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Currently seeds and saplings for the A-bombed trees are growing in more than 30 countries.