Christina Palpal-Latoc

Design and Preconstruction Manager @Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Founded in 1948 and built on a reputation of the highest level of craftsmanship, Shaw & Sons as grown to be the largest decorative concrete contractor in the nation. Shaw & Sons is widely known for their multiple innovations in architectural concrete with over 73 US patents and multiple trademarks including Craftsmen Specification®, Speed Dowel® and Lithocrete®. A willingness to push the boundaries of decorative concrete while consistently providing quality work is why Shaw & Sons is continually entrusted with the most significant projects in California, like the Chase Center, NFL HQ, SOFI Stadium, and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Christina works with owners and design teams from concept, specification and through execution on Shaw & Sons’ projects. As the client liaison, she facilitates initial finish selections through samples and budgeting and provides technical support through design and installation challenges to ensure successful project delivery. With 20 years in the decorative and architectural concrete industry, she has solid understanding of materials and constructability and a keen sense aesthetics and function. She is a LEED Accredited Professional and a resource for sustainable design as it relates to concrete. Christina provides multiple educational presentations and workshops each year for contractors, designers, and students.

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science (BS)