- 1938 Marshal Tilden began building homes for farm laborers and defense workers.
- 1971 Henry Coil, Jr. joined Marshal Tilden and transitioned into commercial, industrial and institutional construction.
- 1980’s The company was recognized for its performance delivering medical facilities, banks, office and retail facilities.
- 1990’s Henry Coil turned over management of the company to a dedicated leadership team of Tilden-Coil veterans. Tilden-Coil emerged as one of the premier builders of educational facilities in the Inland Empire.
- 1998 Tilden-Coil completed the renovation of the 1903 Riverside County Courthouse, a flagship historical renovation and seismic retrofit project.
- 2004 Tilden-Coil’s leadership team documented its blueprint to serve clients through the company’s Service Model.
- Today Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. is committed to carrying on the culture that began in 1938. The leadership team of Tilden-Coil today continues to shape the firm in its growth and development with a dedication to quality, integrity and unwavering discipline towards the organization’s purpose.
Our Service Model
A service model is simply a company’s blueprint to serve. Similar to building a project, we understand the value of having well designed blueprints. It minimizes confusion, reduces assumption, and greatly increases the clarity for all that will be invested in the project.
Performance
What we have to do to be successful
“Plan, Communicate, Lead, Excel”
Without measurable performance, our Service Model is just a blueprint. If our team plans effectively, communicates the plan, and uses our influence to lead the plan, while striving for excellence in all that we do – the natural result is success. These four simple words encompass the Tilden-Coil Performance Criteria.
People
The people involved in working our process
Team Members
Our team members who work directly for the organization.
Tradesmen
Tilden-Coil tradesmen typically work in the field and include carpenters, millwrights, laborers, operators, shop, custodial and maintenance team members.
Partnerships
Individuals and companies who possess expertise upon which we rely, including:
- Trade partners
- Clients
- Design professionals
- Inspectors
- Finance and banking professionals
- Insurance and surety industry
- Suppliers and vendors
Process
Our core systems that our people manage to operate effectively toward our preferred future
Development Process
- Preconstruction
- Production
- Post-Construction
Business Development
- Marketing
- Sales
- Client Services
Corporate
- Operations
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Finance
Plan
Vision – where we are headed
“Imagine a brilliant future shaped by passionate and equipped employees who serve with care, commitment and insight to enrich the experiences of our prospects, clients and communities.”
Mission – what we do everyday
“We turn 2-dimensional plans into 3-dimensional reality.”
Ultimate strategic position
“Helping clients navigate through the development process triumphantly.”
Purpose
We Exist to Serve by Shaping Futures
This is the core of who we are, and the defined purpose of our organization. Our purpose stands proudly in contrast to many “standard” mission statements in our industry, because it revolves around those we serve, not ourselves. Our purpose statement does not mention the term “construction.” This is because we view our purpose as greater than just the services we offer (building buildings); it is to positively impact the lives of those around us, which is much greater than just building great buildings.
Ultimately when our clients choose to hire us, they do so because they know they have an organization who is dedicated to shaping futures first; and will step outside of the traditional roles to serve and do whatever it takes to accomplish team goals.
Values
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Passion
Bringing enthusiasm and emotional drive to our work and life. -
Commitment
A covenant to fulfill what we promise. -
Quality
A high degree of excellence in all that we accomplish. -
Balance
Placing an importance on a high quality of life. -
Integrity
Our core values and actions are always congruent.
Leadership
Giving Back
Tilden-Coil has been built on a philosophy of giving back and a mindset of philanthropy.
At Tilden-Coil we are not just a team of builders, our company purpose (described above) is to serve by shaping futures. This means in addition to serving our clients, we must also serve our communities and those who are less fortunate. We have several ways of engaging the communities in which we work including:
Community Projects
Tilden-Coil is involved in many community projects through donating time, resources and talent to achieve special projects such as: The Grove: Homeless Housing Project, the Loma Linda 9/11 Memorial, the Cesar Chavez Memorial and many more.
Community Programs
Through public-private partnerships we have achieved many great things. Perhaps the largest impact we have contributed to was the founding of the Starting Blocks learn to swim program; a partnership between Tilden-Coil, Riverside Unified School District and Riverside Community College District. It all started upon the completion of the Riverside Aquatic Complex, by Tilden-Coil in 2011. The program was conceived by the founding partners in order to achieve the following goals relating to underprivileged students: 1) provide free swim lessons to students for water-safety 2) provide students the opportunity to visit a college campus and gain exposure to water sports and 3) to promote a healthy lifestyle.
The first summer program took place in 2011 and has continued every summer since. Today, the program has served over 6,000 students throughout Riverside.
Education
We love getting students of all ages excited about engineering and construction. Tilden-Coil has contributed to developing and teaching multiple educational programs at the university level. These educational programs include construction management, building information modeling and sustainability in construction. We also add value to high school students through internships, mentoring programs, and inspire them through immersive learning environments during construction.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
To date, Tilden-Coil Constructors has raised over $1,000,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In 2009 one of our own team members was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer. Our Tilden-Coil family immediately kicked into support mode for our family member in need. One of the ways we were able to support as a group was to form a walk team for The Leukemia & Lymphoma's Society's Light the Night Walk. That first year, we set a fundraising goal of $10,000. We had just three months to raise our funds. We knew this was a lofty goal, but we felt we could achieve it. Well, achieve it we did...and then some. In 2009, Tilden-Coil Constructors raised over $36,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our efforts didn't stop there, in fact, they were just beginning. We followed up our flagship year with an even stronger effort and $60,500 raised in the fight against blood cancer!
Tilden-Coil Cares
Tilden Coil CARES is a non-profit organization created by our Global Greater Good (G3) Committee. This employee driven committee “exists to serve by caring for communities.” and is made up of a wide variety of Tilden-Coil team members and even outside partners who meet monthly. More specifically, this talented committee joins together in raising funds, and donating their time to various organizations and causes such as: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation (REEF), World Vision, breast cancer, blood drives, school backpacks, food drives, Inland Empire Christmas families, Compassion International, and many more. Every team member at Tilden-Coil has the opportunity to become a champion for the specific cause that they are most passionate about, and our G3 Committee serves as the vehicle to make it happen.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe we can only live our purpose of “Shaping Futures” when our team members not only share common goals and values, but also represent a diverse range of backgrounds, skills, perspectives, and experiences. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce because we know that it makes us stronger and helps us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients. It is important that our team members reflect the communities that we serve, and we actively seek to hire a diverse workforce. This includes not only investing in a diverse workforce internally, but also working with other industry partners and non-profit organizations that share our commitment to this philosophy.
By valuing diversity in all forms, we are creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
In 2021, Tilden-Coil Constructors was recognized by Cal Poly Pomona and the College of Engineering for its culture and practices that support diversity, equity and an inclusive community. As part of the “An Inside Look…” series, Tilden-Coil showed students what life looks like within the organization, and how diversity should be celebrated within a healthy organizational culture.
Smart Sustainability
We uniquely understand the importance of “sustainability” and embrace the development of new innovative building methods which allow increased efficiency and conservation of resources. Tilden-Coil embraces sustainable practices in our operations whether our clients are seeking formal certification or not. This includes local sourcing of construction materials, material waste and re-use, ensuring indoor air quality is protected and purchasing products with recycled content.
We also understand what clients expect in regards to quality construction and functional facilities. We plan, manage and provide solutions that meet our client’s goals and objectives. Our staff is mindful of how various aspects of construction must interface with the “green” building process and how even the smallest efforts make a difference in the environment.
We also have experience implementing energy projects including:
- Solar structures
- Wind turbines
- CNG fueling stations
- HVAC Replacement Projects
- Energy Management Systems
- Cogeneration plants
- Thermal Energy Storage Tanks
- Biosolids composting Plants
LEED® Certified™, Gold Headquarters
In 2013, after a large renovation, Tilden-Coil achieved LEED® Certification on our headquarters located in the historic old city hall building in downtown Riverside. In 2018 our Sustainability Committee achieved the goal of recertification at the LEED Gold™ level. The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® green building program is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of high-performance green buildings. Learn more at usgbc.org/LEED.