Rio Hondo College, founded in 1963, is a prominent public community college located in Whittier, California, serving the surrounding communities of El Monte, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, South El Monte, and Whittier. The campus spans 300 acres and includes a variety of modern facilities that support its diverse academic programs and student services. Key facilities include the Learning Resource Center and Library, Student Services and Student Union, and the Administration of Justice Building. Additionally, the campus hosts specialized centers like the Rio Hondo Fire Academy, Wildland Fire Academy, EMT Program, and Police Academy, offering cutting-edge training environments for public safety programs, highlighting the role of expert construction management in developing specialized educational facilities.

Beyond its main campus, Rio Hondo College operates off-site educational centers, such as the South Whittier Educational Center, with plans for a future facility in El Monte, expanding access to higher education. The college also features extensive athletic facilities to support a variety of sports and physical education programs, including a gymnasium, fitness center, aquatics center, and fields for baseball, soccer, and softball. These facilities are managed and maintained by the college’s Facilities Services department, which ensures the proper upkeep of the campus, including maintenance, groundskeeping, and security. Through its comprehensive construction and facilities management, Rio Hondo College delivers an enriching educational experience to meet the needs of students and the local community.