Angiography Expansion
– Oxnard, CA
Dignity Health
– Oxnard, CA
Gummy Production Line
– Southern California
Confidential Client
– Southern California
Laboratory Improvements
– Southern California
Confidential Client
– Southern California
Wang Lab
– Pasadena, CA
Caltech
– Pasadena, CA
Gates Annex Linus Pauling Lecture Hall
– Pasadena, CA
Caltech
– Pasadena, CA
We are a trusted general contractor specializing in design & construction services since 1987
Since our founding in 1987, Wesely Thomas has earned a reputation as a leader in providing construction services, predominantly in the Biopharma & Life Science, Healthcare, High-Tech Manufacturing, and Institutional sectors. Wesely Thomas specializes in providing design and construction services, with no task too challenging. We are problem solvers excelling at high-tech, complex, high-risk, fast track projects. Our Mission Statement emphasizes that we will always conduct business in a safe, fair, honest and ethical manner, striving not only to meet, but exceed our clients’ expectations.
Industries
Healthcare
We understand the importance of patient care and develop strategies to achieve your goals while minimizing disruption to critical services. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, we establish reliable budgets and timelines, allowing you to focus on delivering uninterrupted patient care in exceptional healthcare facilities.
Biopharma & Life Science
We create cutting-edge facilities that foster scientific & manufacturing excellence. Through discussion we ensure state-of-the-art long-term functionality. Wesely Thomas effectively executes working in and around clean/sterile environments, while maintaining critical operations.
High-Tech Manufacturing
We specialize in high-tech manufacturing, delivering cutting-edge solutions that propel the industry forward. Through our expertise we develop customized strategies to optimize operational efficiency, ensure quality, and drive innovation in every project we undertake.
Institutional
Our dedication is founded in providing exceptional construction and renovation services across a wide spectrum of institutional clientele. With the expertise of our qualified team, we promise to deliver a project that meets the highest standards of quality while satisfying specific needs and requirements.
Industries
We understand the importance of patient care and develop strategies to achieve your goals while minimizing disruption to critical services. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, we establish reliable budgets and timelines, allowing you to focus on delivering uninterrupted patient care in exceptional healthcare facilities.
We create cutting-edge facilities that foster scientific & manufacturing excellence. Through discussion, we develop plans that are budget-driven and meet your staff/equipment needs, ensuring state-of-the-art long-term functionality. Wesely Thomas effectively executes working in and around clean/sterile environments. Our solutions prioritize operational efficiency and value, all the while considering your specific schedule and critical applications.
We specialize in high-tech manufacturing, delivering cutting-edge solutions that propel the industry forward. Through our expertise we develop customized strategies to optimize operational efficiency, ensure quality, and drive innovation in every project we undertake.
Our dedication is founded in providing exceptional construction and renovation services across a wide spectrum of institutional clientele. With the expertise of our qualified team, we promise to deliver a project that meets the highest standards of quality while satisfying specific needs and requirements.
Services
Pre-construction
Analysis
Pre-construction
Analysis
Wesely Thomas can provide a complete analysis of the project from the earliest schematic plans looking at budget, feasibility, entitlement and approval milestones, and scheduling. We are committed to these analytics and are convinced these are fundamental steps necessary for a successful project.
Conceptual
Budeting
Conceptual
Budeting
Wesely Thomas has extensive experience in providing realistic conceptual budgeting that includes both historical costs and input from reliable subcontractor input. These realistic preliminary budgets are developed utilizing project goals, programming direction and building systems decisions to provide our clients with costs that can be used to make the right decisions early in the project development.
Value
Engineering
Value
Engineering
Wesely Thomas can provide value engineering related to cost savings, alternate materials or building systems, or scheduling adjustments to meet the stated project goals and budget requirements. These are offered in a team environment with all parties cooperating to determine the best options for the project.
Constructability
Review
Constructability
Review
Wesely Thomas can provide a thorough constructability review of the plans as they are being developed to assist the design team in preparing a complete set of plans and specification that reflect the design intent along with “real world” detailing and specifications.
Bidding
Bidding
Wesely Thomas solicits competitive bidding from every trade for all work on our projects. This methodology allows our clients to receive the best pricing for every aspect of the work, coupled with our management and supervision of the trades.
Construction
Management
Construction
Management
Wesely Thomas is dedicated to providing the highest level of management and supervision of our construction projects. We utilized computer-based management and scheduling software to maintain accurate tracking of information and decision throughout the project. Wesely Thomas provides full-time dedicated staff to each project to maintain the excellence in construction and standard of service our clients have come to recognize and value on their projects.
Pre-Construction
Analysis
Pre-Construction
Analysis
Wesely Thomas can provide a complete analysis of the project from the earliest schematic plans looking at budget, feasibility, entitlement and approval milestones, and scheduling. We are committed to these analytics and are convinced these are fundamental steps necessary for a successful project.
Conceptual
Budgeting
Conceptual
Budgeting
Wesely Thomas has extensive experience in providing realistic conceptual budgeting that includes both historical costs and input from reliable subcontractor input. These realistic preliminary budgets are developed utilizing project goals, programming direction and building systems decisions to provide our clients with costs that can be used to make the right decisions early in the project development.
Value
Engineering
Value
Engineering
Wesely Thomas can provide value engineering related to cost savings, alternate materials or building systems, or scheduling adjustments to meet the stated project goals and budget requirements. These are offered in a team environment with all parties cooperating to determine the best options for the project.
Constructability
Review
Constructability
Review
Wesely Thomas can provide a thorough constructability review of the plans as they are being developed to assist the design team in preparing a complete set of plans and specification that reflect the design intent along with “real world” detailing and specifications.
Bidding
Bidding
Wesely Thomas solicits competitive bidding from every trade for all work on our projects. This methodology allows our clients to receive the best pricing for every aspect of the work, coupled with our management and supervision of the trades.
Construction
Management
Construction
Management
Wesely Thomas is dedicated to providing the highest level of management and supervision of our construction projects. We utilized computer-based management and scheduling software to maintain accurate tracking of information and decision throughout the project. Wesely Thomas provides full-time dedicated staff to each project to maintain the excellence in construction and standard of service our clients have come to recognize and value on their projects.
About
The following are recent examples of projects by Wesely Thomas for high-profile clients across Southern California. Each project Construction exemplifies our commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, making Wesely Thomas the trusted name in the competitive Southern California construction market.
Check out some of our recent projects
Sustainability
We are committed to partner with our clients achieve their sustainability goals.
Community Involvement
Wesely Thomas team members share a belief in the importance of helping others and is passionate about giving back to the community.
Executives
Wesely Thomas is led by a management team comprised of experienced industry professionals who are accessible and knowledgeable. Our clients will interact with the decision makers at Wesely Thomas. We don’t operate with multiple layers of project management thereby providing effective communication and positive results.
Terry Hillsten
Position: President / Project Executive
Phone: 805-432-6518
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Dignity Health, Amgen, Oaks Christian School, CBS Studios
Terry Hillsten, the president of Wesely Thomas General Contractors, leads a dedicated and experienced staff to construct cutting-edge healthcare, biopharma, life science, and high-tech manufacturing projects across Southern California.
With more than 34 years of construction experience, Terry provides project oversight at all levels from preconstruction to project close-out. He guides the construction process by ensuring that project goals remain paramount in decision-making and scheduling. Holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction at the University of Washington, Terry provides the team with feedback necessary to produce the highest quality, precise cost management, and adherence to the schedule. With his vast experience in laboratory design and healthcare construction Terry provides insights and solutions to clients, design professionals, and construction staff to produce exceptional results while maintaining project budgets and delivery dates.
John Morgan
Position: Vice President / Sr. Project Manager
Phone: 805-732-9262
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Kite, Takeda, Amgen, Naturemade Vitamins (Pharmavite), Caltech, USC
John Morgan leads the company’s pursuit of biopharma, life science, and high-tech manufacturing projects from concept, feasibility studies, construction, and commissioning.
John brings a wealth of experience from servicing clients across industries in life sciences, healthcare, technical manufacturing, clean rooms, and pharmaceuticals. He possesses over 30 years of experience in providing Design/Build and Design/Assist delivery methods for projects to provide the best delivery method for each individual project. Over his career, his previous roles include Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Estimator. This diverse experience allows John to keep the whole picture in sharp focus and provide leadership and direction to the entire team, ensuring high-quality results are delivered on time and within budget. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University.
Supriya Ghule
Position: Vice President / Sr. Project Manager
Phone: 805-341-7996
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Adventist Health, Dignity Health, Amgen, Kite, Takeda, UCLA
Supriya Ghule provides direction and oversight of healthcare projects throughout Southern California. Her experience and knowledge provide numerous healthcare providers with cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
Supriya brings a diverse and rich background of experience to the projects she leads. Her portfolio spans various sectors, including public works, institutional and research laboratories, Design/Build, TI’s and utility upgrades both domestically and internationally. Supriya excels in collaborating with design teams, user groups, and owner representatives to develop and direct project teams effectively. More recently she has taken on the healthcare project portfolio and has demonstrated success by having efficiently delivered projects in critical healthcare facilities by being a liaison between end-users and construction teams, ensuring seamless communication and project success. Her knowledge of HCAI codes and requirements positions her as a trusted advisor to healthcare clients across Southern California. Supriya holds a Master of Science in Building Construction with a focus in Construction Management from the University of Florida and received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from India. With over 20 years of construction experience she excels in managing projects through the entire life cycle from pre-construction, contract negotiations to project turnover.
Mark Lundberg
Position: Director of Operations
Phone: 805-732-9116
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Amgen, Takeda, Kite, Caltech, USC
Mark Lundberg oversees all field operations leading an experienced group of construction and safety personnel. Mark’s dynamic personality and decades of experience is a valuable resource in the success of our projects.
Over his 30 years of experience, Mark is responsible for directly supervising and/or overseeing dozens of challenging life science, healthcare, and technical manufacturing projects. He is an expert at carefully assessing and planning the means and methods to conduct work without disruption to the building occupants or operations. Mark is dedicated to the details and works to bring out the best in his field staff and subcontractors. Through his personal management skills, he has built strong trust, respect, and relationships with subcontractors and vendors, enabling him to elicit responsiveness and top-notch results from service providers. Mark’s expertise shines in planning and installing major specialty equipment, process machinery, and electrical systems in various facilities, including central plants, manufacturing plants, and sterile clean room facilities. His adeptness in navigating complex project landscapes has earned him a reputation for delivering outstanding outcomes in challenging environments.
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