What Clients Say

Center for Early Education

I would like to strongly state that we have never come across any construction team as competent, communicative and accommodating as Darrell and his team. He runs a very tight ship and we are incredibly grateful that he is the one we have been interacting with.

Cheryl Scarpa, Owner
Crystalarium, neighborhood business

Caltech CAST Autonomous Robotics Lab

Thank you to you and your team for being true collaborators throughout the design and construction process. We could always rely on your team to make things better, and were able to trust them to make decisions in the field that furthered the design intent.

Andrew Labov, Principal
CO Architects

Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

MATT Construction personnel, whether executive, management or field staff, are always accessible, willing to help with any issue and work as “owner’s advocates” to complete projects sensitively and successfully.

Jerry Eaton, Facilities Manager/LEED AP
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

Center for Early Education

On teaching the third grade class: “MATT Construction was awesome yesterday! So kid friendly, patient and informative.
Thank you SO much for arranging this treat for the kids and adults in third grade.”

The Third Grade Team
CEE

NBCUniversal Area 51 Sound Stages

This team took on what was an enormous challenge, and delivered for NBCUniversal. We never accepted the hurdles in our way – we asked why a task should take that long, and then figured out a way to do it faster, and better. Some of our team ideas will become the standard for other projects.

Brian Young, SVP Operations & Strategy, Studio Operations
NBCUniversal

Oakwood School Bridge

It’s impossible to imagine this project – so significant for Oakwood – without MATT Construction.  I am deeply grateful for the exceptionally fine group of people from MATT with whom we’ve worked in partnership.

James Alan Astman, Ph.D., Headmaster
Oakwood School

USC Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center

You should all be extremely proud of your accomplishments and take great comfort in knowing your hard work will be recognized and enjoyed for generations to come as this building will become a landmark for the university.
I knew from day one that your collaboration, enthusiasm and commitment were going to result in a very successful project. It’s projects like this that make working at USC so rewarding.

John Morrill, Director, Construction Management

CUT Steak House Restaurant

MATT Construction did an absolutely flawless job in creating my newest restaurant and bar, CUT and sidebar, at the Regent Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel. The outstanding quality of their work, the utmost professionalism of their team and their superb coordination … was second to none.

Wolfgang Puck, Owner

Wilshire Boulevard Temple

I saw the MATT project staff develop innovative means to get the job done in a way that would permit the congregation to enjoy the benefits without an intrusive awareness of their source. When you consider the all-encompassing nature of the necessary repairs, and the embellishment covering virtually every surface, the team’s success is simply amazing. In fact, when the project was finished, our senior rabbi, Rabbi Steven Z. Leder warned visitors, “Prepare yourself. You’re about to see a miracle.”

Howard Kaplan, Executive Director
Wilshire Boulevard Temple

PAC-12 Network Headquarters

What we asked them to do was just this side of impossible…and they pulled it off…on budget. They are the best I’ve worked with and I just wanted to make sure you knew that.

Gary Stevenson, President
Pac-12 Enterprises

USC Caruso Catholic Center

We see them as one of the top commercial general contractors in California. In our experience, MATT’s project teams are some of the most savvy, well-organized and educated in the industry. Their rigorous preconstruction process helps us to anticipate and plan our projects with a high degree of detail and certainty.

Art Manni, Vice President of Design
R.W. Smith & Co.

NBC Live Show at Universal

I reached out for help in April of 2007, and at that time I knew the challenge ahead was enormous because I knew the timeline by most standards was already unrealistic. The team never hesitated, never wavered, and always remained focused on the overall goal. We even came in a few dollars below budget.

Brian Young, Senior Vice President
NBC Universal

Marlborough School

The MATT Construction team quickly assessed the challenges of the project and provided the necessary vision and expertise to meet the aggressive construction schedule. In fact, the project was completed nearly six months ahead of schedule and slightly under budget – a testament to MATT’s work ethic and commitment to its partnership with Marlborough.

Barbara Wagner, Head of School
Marlborough School

NBCUniversal Area 51 Sound Stages

In the 30 years that I have been practicing in southern California I have NEVER seen a project of this magnitude and complexity be completed so quickly. And the finished building looks spectacular!

Dean G. Francuch, P.G., C.E.G., Geotechnical Consultant
Shannon & Wilson, Inc.

Landry Design Group

The MATT team exceeded my expectations in every way. Unlike many other commercial projects, this one was somewhat fluid, and we continued to finesse the design during the course of construction. The MATT team rose to the challenge, thinking outside the box, learning what our needs were, and executing flawlessly. The team was very professional, a pleasure to work with, on top of every detail, and thoroughly in touch with what we were looking for as a client.

Richard Landry, Architect
Landry Design Group

R. Michael Shanahan Center for Teaching and Learning

MATT Construction was successful in delivering the building to HMC under budget, obtaining the TCO from the city by the target date.

Maria Klawe, President
Harvey Mudd College

Steven S. Koblik Education and Visitor Center (EVC) at The Huntington

I have been in charge of quite a number of projects here. None has been as complicated, multi-faceted, highly scrutinized, or demanding as the EVC. Yet none has progressed as smoothly and efficiently as this project, thanks to your leadership.

Laurie Sowd, Vice President for Operations
The Huntington

The Colburn School

MATT was an invaluable partner, from the earliest stages of preconstruction through their on-time and under budget delivery for the start of the fall semester. MATT’s rigorous and innovative preconstruction process helped our design team to achieve savings of $6 million over the initial estimates.

Susan Keran Solomon, Executive Director
The Colburn School

The Children’s Center at Caltech

The MATT/RCHS team’s exemplary commitment to exceptional design and workmanship inspired the same dedication among their skilled subcontractors, who joined the project’s snowballing momentum. There’s an old saw about projects: Fast, low cost, high quality: choose any two. RCHS and MATT showed us a smoothly functioning design-build partnership of motivated experts could give us all three.

Gregory K. Norden, Project Manager
Caltech

Art Center 870 South Raymond

I always credit the dedication, sophistication, professionalism and craft of the entire MATT team. It is no secret that this represented a series of firsts for DJA: first big project, first educational project, first LEED project…. You guys helped our team be as good as it could be on a very challenging project.

Darin Johnstone, AIA, Architect
Darin Johnstone Architecture

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

The MATT project team have been proactive leaders on the project and have worked very well with all parties involved. The MATT team is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our projects are completed on time and on budget.

Don Webb, Owners Representative
Cordell Corporation

Village Walk at Tarzana

MATT Construction delivered the project below budget, on time, and with quality. It is unusual that you find a contractor that can deliver all three.

Bryan Gordon, CEO
Pacific Equity Properties

Chapman University Oliphant Hall

We were simply blown away by the professionalism and efficiency of MATT Construction in the field.

Damien Job, Architect
HMS Architects

NBCUniversal Area 51 Sound Stages

I have been in the construction industry for more than 30 years – everything from construction inspection to civil engineering design to contracts management – and I have NEVER seen a project move from concept to design and through construction in anywhere NEAR the short time frame as these stages and office building.

Shawn Henson, Corporate Sourcing Manager
NBCUniversal

CSUF Lyles Center

MATT Construction did a fabulous job for us on the Lyles Center. They were excellent to work with and more importantly, they completed the project ahead of schedule and within budget.

Dr. John D. Welty, President
California State University, Fresno

Faber Laboratory at Caltech

The actual renovation was accomplished ahead of schedule with an eye to both efficiency and quality. During the course of the work, our weekly walk-throughs demonstrated MATT’s attention to detail and the skill with which the renovation was completed. My students and postdoctoral fellows now have the luxury of working in a high-quality, optimized and beautiful space. I enthusiastically recommend MATT Construction.

Katherine T. Faber, Simon Ramo Professor of Materials Science
Caltech

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Throughout the entire course of the multi-phased project, your team was outstanding. Their skill, respect, innovation and collaboration with our project manager, the design team, exhibit fabricators and museum staff went above and beyond our expectations, and are truly a testament to your company’s quality and character.

Jane Pisano, Executive Director
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Museum of Tolerance, Anne Frank Exhibit

Once again, MATT Construction lived up to its great reputation for us. They are top of the line! Easy to work with, provide great follow-through and keep a nice, clean job site. They are professional from beginning to end!

Rabbi Meyer May, Executive Director
Simon Wiesenthal Center

Bel Air Bar & Grill

Starting with the extensive preconstruction process, through the issuance of the final sign-offs, and even after final completion, MATT’s participation is the primary reason for the success of our project. Our project came in on time (actually early), on budget, and, to our very pleasant surprise, actually looks and works better than it did on the plans.

Susan Disney Lord & Scott Richard Lord, Owners

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Headquarters

MATT Construction completed the project one month ahead of schedule, in spite of our building having a unique heating and air conditioning system and other green features that made it quite challenging to build. The quality of work and craftsmanship far exceeded my expectations.

Steven M. Hilton, Chair, President & CEO
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Campbell Hall

The building turned out incredible and the construction is a testimony to the integrity of your company.

Thomas R. Von Der Ahe, Chair
Campbell Hall Board

Calvary Christian School

I am impressed with every facet of MATT Construction.  From your original presentation over a year ago to the day to day work, everything has been first class. Thank you for the opportunity to work with such an outstanding group of men!  God blessed us when we connected with MATT Construction!

Teresa Roberson, Head of School

Westmont College

They were able to complete the projects ahead of schedule enabling the college to occupy the main buildings a semester early. The projects also came in under budget. From an owner’s perspective, even more impressive than the schedule and savings is the quality of the MATT Construction personnel. Their attention to detail, owner’s concerns and follow-up was very impressive.

Randy Jones, Director, Campus Planning

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village & California Health and Longevity Institute

This is our second major project with MATT Construction. We work well together. MATT is responsive; they keep us informed and are proactive in anticipating any glitches in schedule and timing.

Arnold Savrann, Sr. VP and Corporate Architect

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Headquarters

Congratulations to the MATT Construction “Young Guns!!!” The team synergy has been phenomenal. A job well done with a well-deserved outcome. It has been a pleasure working with this once-in-a-lifetime formula of individuals.

Frans Bigelow, Owner's Representative

Mater Dei High School Athletic Complex

Our new Athletics & Aquatics Complex turned out to be a magnificent building which the Mater Dei community is proud of. MATT Construction was very professional and easy to work with throughout the project.

Patrick Murphy, President
Mater Dei

Symantec Call Center Expansion

MATT Construction worked miracles on this second phase of the Symantec call center by completing construction on time, with no cost overruns, during an extreme winter.

Bill Valentine, Chairman
HOK

Bel Air Bar & Grill

We wanted to thank you and the entire team at MATT Construction for your excellent work. As was demonstrated on our project, MATT Construction is the best general contractor in Los Angeles. In a profession which has its share of pretenders and wannabes, you are the real deal.

Susan Disney Lord & Scott Richard Lord, Owners

Reagan Ranch Visitor Center

We are really pleased with the outcome of the Reagan Ranch Center. MATT Construction was able to finish the building one month sooner than expected, in spite of heavy rain and some design changes.

Floyd Brown, Executive Director
Young Americas Foundation

Museum of Tolerance

This is the result of a fabulous team. You are the best.

Sue Burden, Treasurer
Simon Wiesenthal Center

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Headquarters

Over time I have come to know this incredible team very well, and can attest to their integrity, reliability and trustworthiness. It is with much confidence that I wholeheartedly recommend MATT Construction as an outstanding and reliable contractor.

Steven M. Hilton, Chair, President & CEO
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

California Endowment Headquarters and Conference Center

MATT Construction was a fabulous partner. We finished three months ahead of schedule and on budget. This experience has given me a good perspective on what a great general contractor partner can be.

E. Lewis Reid, Esq., Board Member
California Endowment

Billy Wilder Theater – Hammer Museum

I want to thank MATT Construction for doing a fantastic job on the Billy Wilder Theater. Everyone on your team was great to work with.

Ann Philbin, Director
Hammer Museum