case study • multifamily exteriors

Avana on Pine

Long Beach, CA


Location: Long Beach, CA

Property Type: Multifamily + Retail

Exterior Waterproofing

Exterior Painting

Residential Units (Property): 211

Exterior Colors Applied: 20

211

unit renovations

164

REsidential patios

2

rooftop courtyard waterproofing

1

retail zone painting

Project Overview

Greystar owned Avana on Pine is a mixed-use multifamily and retail property in the heart of Long Beach. URC was brought in to lead a large-scale exterior and interior improvement program focused on long-term performance, asset protection, and visual transformation, while keeping the property operational throughout construction.


The project combined extensive waterproofing, a highly detailed multi-color exterior paint scope, and full interior unit renovations, requiring careful sequencing, coordination, and communication across residents, retail tenants, and multiple trades.

Exterior Waterproofing

URC managed a full waterproofing program across the property, including both residential and shared-use spaces.


  • Waterproofed 164 residential patios
  • Waterproofed 2 rooftop courtyards
  • Resurfaced and waterproofed the retail zone


This phase focused on protecting the building envelope and extending the lifespan of high-traffic outdoor areas exposed to coastal conditions.

Exterior Painting

(Residential + Retail)

ollowing waterproofing, URC led a comprehensive exterior painting effort across both the apartment building and the retail frontage.



Applied 20 different colors across balconies, elevations, and retail façades

Managed complex color sequencing and masking to maintain design intent

Coordinated work to minimize disruption to residents and retail operations


This scope transformed the property’s street presence while maintaining consistency across a highly detailed design specification.


Project Challenges

Complex Color Design

The exterior paint scope required 20 distinct colors, many of which alternated across balconies and elevations. This demanded precise sequencing, detailed masking, and constant quality control to ensure consistency and accuracy.


Occupied Property + Active Retail

All work was completed while residents remained in place and retail tenants stayed open for business, requiring careful scheduling and clear communication to avoid disruption.


Long-Duration Phasing

With waterproofing and painting spanning more than eight months, the project required disciplined scheduling, material planning, and trade coordination to keep progress steady and predictable.

Empty shopping center atrium with storefronts, arched glass roof, and “now leasing” banner
Empty outdoor shopping plaza with curved white buildings, blue accents, and overhead arching structures
Two workers stand in front of a house under construction with exposed framing and bare ground.
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Single Point of Contact

One project lead from scope development to final closeout. No handoffs. No gaps.


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In-House Procurement

and Scheduling

Materials arrive on time because we manage the supply chain directly, not through intermediaries.

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Occupied Property Expertise

Phased scheduling, coordinated access, and resident-aware execution are standard on every job.

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Proprietary Technology

Our tracking system gives every project manager real-time visibility into every unit in progress, keeping cycle times tight and clients informed.

As an operator, you need a construction partner that provides in-depth industry knowledge, risk insight, and a comprehensive approach to estimating and scope development. You also need a partner that is looking out for you. We are proactive in our communications, transparent in execution, and always aligned with our clients to become a valuable partner in success.

Why

URC?