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Working at Santa Clara Square Silicon Valley by Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

By Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Industry Observer

August 09, 2016 11:47 AM

Photography by Robert Swetz

Working at Santa Clara Square Silicon Valley by Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

For the 2 months Vegas Bob has been working on a construction project in Santa Clara for Benson Industries called Santa Clara Square installing glass.

Benson Industries is owned by Warren Buffett and we just completed the 2nd building of 6 that will be built in this area. After these buildings are complete we will be going to another area in Santa Clara to build another 9 buildings like the ones in the photos, or start work on the (New) Google Project coming up soon ;o)

Robert Swetz has had the opportunity to work at the new Apple Campus several times, but has not really made up his mind if he wants to leave Benson Industries.

The group of men & women working for Benson Industries at Santa Clara Square are a close group of great glaziers & iron workers. Benson Industries has really been taking care of all of us, and our bosses Shivago & Dennis have really been a great superintendent and foreman to work for ;o)

All Photographs taken by Robert Swetz 2016

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Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Michelle

Thanks for stopping by and that's funny ...

Aug 09, 2016 02:15 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID

North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Vegas, it's not always about the $$$. How you are treated is just as important if not more so. Mark

Aug 09, 2016 02:55 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

He who lives in glass houses; I should say Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Aug 09, 2016 04:20 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning VB. Just a curious question if I may. Would there be an advantage to change from Benson to Apple project?

Aug 09, 2016 07:54 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Mark

I have to agree and they are treating Vegas Bob so well at Benson Industries, I fit in like an old friend ;o)

Aug 09, 2016 10:09 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Paul

That's a good line and there are quite a few people from Silicon Valley that live in Glass Houses while they work their careers ;o)

Aug 09, 2016 10:11 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello James

Great question and one change would be more money, but there is no guarantee that I would be treated as well as I am at Benson Industries ;o/

Aug 09, 2016 10:17 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

There is definitely a lot of glass on those buildings, looks like everyone inside will have a great view of the city!

Aug 10, 2016 12:39 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Mark Loewenberg

KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

KW 561-214-0370

seems like a lot of catch 22s to help keep you thinking of your future there

Aug 10, 2016 02:20 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Amanda S. Davidson

Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA

Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Vegas Bob, such gorgeous buildings! You must be so proud to be a part of such a great group of people. There's something to be said for being treated right, not sure I'd want to leave that either.

Aug 10, 2016 04:24 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Brian

plenty of glass and the views are very nice ...

Aug 10, 2016 05:27 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Mark

Thanks for stopping by and there are a few catch 22's

Aug 10, 2016 05:29 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Amanda and you are so right and Vegas Bob might just have to stay with Benson ;o)

Aug 10, 2016 05:31 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

VB, Sounds like you are in a good place where you have been working the last 2 months. Good luck as these types of decisions are difficult.

Aug 10, 2016 07:16 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Bob

Thanks for stopping by and and VB will take one day at a time

Aug 10, 2016 10:07 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

VB, I am sure you will make the right decision about staying or leaving the Benson group. That is a lot of glass. So how long does it take to put the glass in one of those buildings?

Aug 10, 2016 11:51 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

We can install all the glass in one of these buildings in less them 2 months, give or take a few days

Aug 11, 2016 10:15 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Rebecca

Thanks for stopping by always a pleasure!

Aug 11, 2016 10:16 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Anonymous

Master Glazier

Dear Vegas Bob, you sound like you have been glazing for a long time. Are you by any chance a Master Glazier ? If so, you are in an elite club I hear. Keep up the good work.

Aug 11, 2016 01:55 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

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Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Master Glazier

Thanks for stopping by my friend and Vegas Bob knows who you are, we work together and we are both "Master Glaziers" and I will see you at work tomorrow

Aug 11, 2016 02:02 PM