How soon is too soon to begin decorating for the holidays?

Between the pandemic, a nail-biting election, and general end-of-year stress, we could all use a little levity these days.

Macy’s famed Union Square location pulls no punches – planning for the holidays begins months in advance. From the 83-ft tree and sparking lights to the giant menorah display, Union Square is an iconic part of San Francisco’s holiday season.

This year, the Webcor team at the citizenM hotel project site is volunteering with Union Square Business Improvement District (USBID) – providing construction services to make Union Square’s festivities a reality.

“Chris Boss from USBID reached out to us to see if we would be able to help with this year’s efforts,” explains Senior Project Manager Tom Harrell, who works on the citizenM project. “I brought the opportunity up at a team meeting, and everyone was very eager to help out!”

Six Webcorians, including Tom Harrell, Assistant Superintendent Tim Scapin, and four concrete laborers stepped up to help USBID prepare for the holiday festivities, embodying Webcor’s core value of community.

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On October 31st, the team began lying plywood and installing barricades, preparing the area for a crane to install the massive Christmas tree and menorah display.

“We’ll be out here about five times between now and January,” explains Tim. “Today, we’re installing the barricades to keep the public out, and laying plywood on top of Union Square for protection. We’ll help with the installation set-up, and then be back for the removal in January."

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If you happen to be in San Francisco during the holiday season, be sure to stop by Union Square to catch a glimpse of the team’s hard work!

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