- Randall Lamb Associates is one of eleven recent companies to sign leases at Centerside, totaling nearly 60,000 square feet
- Leasing activity signifies strong momentum to return to the workplace amid COVID-19
- Irvine Company implements innovative plans to help companies come back with confidence
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (January 6, 2021)— Irvine Company announced today Randall Lamb Associates, a San Diego-based consulting firm that offers Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering, as well as Building Commissioning and Air Barrier Services, is relocating its corporate headquarters to Centerside, the vibrant workplace community in the heart of Mission Valley.
The company will continue its 47 year legacy as a San Diego-based business in its new 5,400-square-foot lease at 3131 Camino del Rio North.
“We could not be happier with our decision to move into Centerside. We were impressed by the flexible lease offerings and the team’s ability to get us into our new office space quickly,” said Aaron Parkington, Principal, Randall Lamb Associates.
The company is one of eleven to sign leases since mid-2020 at Centerside for a combined total of nearly 60,000 square feet. A few of the other new customers to relocate to the project are Abbas, Jenson & Cundari, a CPA firm based in San Diego, and Cortexyme, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering treatments for Alzheimer’s and other degenerative diseases.
“We’ve continued to see increased leasing interest at Centerside – especially because of its workplace amenities, outdoor space and everyday conveniences,” said John Turner, vice president, Irvine Company. “San Diego companies continue to see value in the collaboration, innovation and productivity that happens in the workplace. That’s why we’re helping teams come back with confidence, returning to an environment that supports well-being and community.”
Irvine Company has always focused on integrating wellness into the workplace to meet the needs of its more than 3,000 customers across its portfolio.
The buildings feature highly-efficient MERV air filtration and ventilation systems that are among the most advanced, providing maximum ventilation and fresh air exchange. Irvine Company also offers the most outdoor-indoor workspaces in the industry. Since March, Irvine Company’s operations team disinfects common areas throughout the day beyond the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines and has implemented new cleaning regimens, safety etiquette signage, touchless entries, maximized ventilation rates and hundreds of hand sanitizing stations.
“To validate and enhance protocols, Irvine Company consulted with University of California Irvine Health,” said Turner. “The world-renowned health enterprise’s chief epidemiologist assured us that we have implemented the right practices and protocols for companies to return to the office with confidence.”
Irvine Company is also the first in the nation to have its workplace communities designated as Verified Healthy Buildings, through a program managed by UL, a global safety science leader recognized for their indoor environmental quality services.
Centerside recently completed a significant reinvestment featuring world-class amenities designed to create engaging workday experiences, including expanded common areas, new deck and expanded seating, as well as a shaded outdoor fitness area.
With a prime location near the 5, 15, 8 and 805 Freeways and Highway 163 and just minutes to San Diego International Airport, Centerside is easily accessible and conveniently located near upscale, open-air shopping, dining and entertainment at Fashion Valley Mall and Mission Valley Mall.
In San Diego, Irvine Company owns nine million square feet of office workplace communities in Del Mar Heights, Downtown, La Jolla UTC, Mission Valley, and Sorrento Mesa.
About Irvine Company Office
As a long-term owner who continuously reinvests in its properties and services, Irvine Company has evolved the traditional office to something much more: vibrant workplace communities. A place where collaboration is encouraged, and creativity is enabled to elevate business success. The company serves more than 3,000 customers in 50 million square feet of premier workplace communities in Orange County, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and San Diego, as well as iconic trophy towers in Chicago and New York. Timeless design and quality craftsmanship is paired with Irvine Company’s permanent time horizon, customer-centric brand and pride of ownership.
