WSU Extension and the Puget Sound Partnership announced that the Draft 2012 Low Impact Development Technical Guidance Manual for Puget Sound (Draft LID Manual) is available for broader stakeholder review until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

The Draft LID Manual is an update to the existing 2005 LID Technical Guidance read more »

Olympia Federal Savings Belfair branch, which opened in December 2010, was recently awarded LEED Gold Certification. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized mark of excellence in green building. It provides building owners with a framework for identifying and implementing read more »

Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. (TRC) announced the project completion for Harrison Medical Center CT scanner room remodel at its Cherry Avenue location. The remodel included finishing a new space to receive Harrison’s latest CT machine, the Toshiba Aquilion-16. The project included upgrading the radiation protection required for this machine and generally new finishes throughout. read more »

The Home Builders Association of Kitsap County announces its new Builders Best Award. The Builders Best Award will be recognizing excellence in new construction. The entry categories include Spec Home, Custom Home, Commercial Projects, Commercial Built Green, Residential Built Green, Aging in Place/Universal Design and Multifamily homes.

Entries will be judged in accordance to selection of building material, quality of workmanship, special or unique design solutions, aesthetic consideration and cost to value. Projects must have been completed within 24 months of May 18. Contact HBA of Kitsap County for more information at (360) 479-5778. read more »

Jose Technologies, owned by local businessman Paul Jose, has added new services for homeowners, business owners and prospective home or business buyers.

Jose has completed training as a certified formaldehyde inspector with NORMI (the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors). He has also completed training with Home Air Test, a national testing company and lab service that uses new technology to sample air and provide a comprehensive view of air quality. The new training allows Jose Technologies to provide clients detailed air quality, mold and VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) inspections, and advice on how to remove the offending compounds. read more »

Join West Sound Technology Association (WSTA) on a tour of the Rice Fergus Miller office, located at 275 Fifth Street in Bremerton, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19.

Technology advances on many fronts — and the construction industry is no exception. Rice Fergus Miller completely renovated the former Sears Automotive Center, a 1948 building that was vacant for 23 years, for its new office and studio. read more »

The name Chaffey has been synonymous with excellence and quality in home construction for nearly 50 years.

Herb Chaffey found his passion for building back in 1963 when the average price of a new home was $12,650. As the years progressed, so did the manner in which homes were built — including a significant number of those Chaffey built read more »

A workshop titled “Growing Great Neighborhoods” and hosted at the Kitsap Conference Center on Jan. 31 will showcase national land-use trends through local examples. The workshop, sponsored by the Seattle chapter of the Urban Land Institute, will focus on how Kitsap Peninsula is embracing urban population growth and planning for an aging population at the same time. The program is geared to developers, policymakers, planners, architects, builders, surveyors and any other professionals interested in urban growth and innovation, including representatives of neighborhood groups, city councils and downtown associations. read more »

Tim Ryan Construction Inc. (TRC) recently announced the completion of its most recent project, Kitsap Podiatry, located on Kitsap Mall Blvd next to the AMC Theaters in Silverdale.

The project included remodeling 2,900 square feet of commercial space into a warm and inviting medical office where patients and staff can enjoy their new surroundings read more »