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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Dimension 4 leaving Seattle
for downtown Bremerton
Software firm to be headquartered in newly renovated
Medical-Dental building at 5th and Pacific
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
| Dimension 4, Inc., a software and information services company, will be moving its Seattle headquarters to Bremerton early this month, taking over the remodeled Medical/Dental building — now called Pacific Place One... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Liability insurance raises cost
of housing, builders say
By Rodika Tollefson |
| The continuing liability insurance crisis for builders not only impacts the bottom line of the construction industry but ultimately makes housing less affordable, contractors say. That’s because the skyrocketing costs are being passed to the consumer through higher prices of new homes and condos as well as by increased apartment rents... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Tim Ryan not ready for retirement
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Tim Ryan started his construction business in 1957 in Kirkland, focusing on residential and remodeling clients, then moved the business and the family to Kingston in 1972. He “ran” into commercial work and loved it — and has been doing it ever since. Although he started Tim Ryan Construction mostly with the help of his wife, these days he has lots of help: two sons, a daughter, a son-in-law and a grandson are all part of the business... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Bremerton waterfront condos
set to break ground
Over 150 registrations already accepted in three weeks |
| Developer Mark Goldberg of Bremerton Waterfront, LLC recently announced that demolition and grading work has commenced on its impending waterfront condominium project located at 400 Washington Avenue in downtown Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Wade Perrow Construction:
Beginning with the end result in mind
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Gig Harbor’s Wade Perrow Construction, LLC was called one of the state’s top 10 suppliers to local military bases in 2003 by a state-commissioned report. Wade Perrow, president, estimates the company is probably one of the top five builders for the state military, with projects including Fort Lewis, Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton and the Bangor Submarine Base... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Kevin Parnell’s reputation
Construction Development’s best weapon
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
Born and raised in North Kitsap, Kevin Parnell’s construction experience goes all the way back to when he was 11 years old, and definitely runs in the family.
“I used to work summers at my dad’s construction firm,” said Parnell. “I don’t believe I could have had a better teacher than my dad... (Full Article)
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Paladin creates dedicated EKO-System team |
Paladin Data Systems has announced that it has established a dedicated team to oversee continuing development of its Environmental Knowledge Organizer System, or EKO-System.
The team is made up of Sara Simrell, EKO-System’s project and customer relationship manager; Brian Pursel, software engineer and the technical lead for EKO-System software development; and Kristopher Peterson, systems analyst, database application developer, and EKO-System’s mapping expert... (Full Article)
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
“Just another fun afternoon” at JAFA
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Fifteen years ago, Dale Armstrong decided it was time to start his own construction company. He didn’t really have a good reason for it, other than getting tired of working as a pipe fitter for a decade and a half. So he just tells everyone it was a “mid-life crisis... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
The economics of construction
and development
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
| From sales revenue, wages, taxes, and jobs — not to mention permit and impact fees — the business of construction in Kitsap County brings in a hefty sum of money each year. Start with permits. According to Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development (DCD), actual building permit revenue for 2002 in Kitsap County was close to $1.4 million... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Why using a construction consultant
often pays for itself
By Judy Granlee-Gates, U-Build-It |
| You’ve heard the sayings… “DIY”….”you can do it.” The world of do-it-yourself has touched almost every facet of Americans lives, with the possible exceptions of medical care and dentistry. There are entire cable networks, superstores, and books and videos to guide you through almost anything... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Court motion unsuccessful in
halting “Island Crossings” project
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
| A court motion brought by several Bainbridge Island residents was unsuccessful in halting a condominium/hotel/retail complex development project on High School Road near Highway 305. Construction on the project, known as “Island Crossings,” began in July after both the Bainbridge Island hearing examiner and Superior Court Judge Leila Mills decided in favor of the developer and the city... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Mueller Construction: Building people’s dreams
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
A plywood sailboat brought Andy Mueller to Washington.
“I built a 26-foot Thunderbird sailboat and raced it in San Francisco Bay,” said Mueller. “We made it to the world championships the year they were held in Seattle. I fell in love with the area and stayed... (Full Article)
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Baker at the helm at DCD — at least for now
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
| Cindy Baker joined Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development (DCD) in November 2003 as the assistant director. Just a few months later she was thrust into the position of interim director when her boss and the man that hired her, Kamuron Gurol, resigned from his post, amid a plethora of rumors as to why... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
New products can add beauty,
value to your home
By Rodika Tollefson |
If you’re building a new home or planning a remodel, ask your contractor about the many new products available on the market. Or if you’re a do-it-yourselfer, ask the retail shops that you patronize about their new selections.
Here are just a few ideas... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Drury Construction and Pacific Heights
Construction cover all the bases
By Maura Hallam Sweley |
| Don Drury founded the Drury Construction Company, Inc., a commercial and light industrial construction firm, on Bainbridge Island in 1972. A third-generation contractor, Drury got his start as an estimator working for his uncles’ firm, Mowat Brothers Constructions... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Bainbridge mixed-use building
in the home stretch |
| Just a five minute walk from the Bainbridge ferry dock, the Winslow, a 56,000-sq.ft., $4.6 million mixed-use project on Bainbridge Island is nearing the final stages of construction... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
NAHB seeks nominees
for workforce housing awards |
| Builders, architects, designers, developers and land planners nationwide are invited to submit entries for the Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards. This new award will recognize outstanding communities across the nation that provide decent and affordable homes for nurses, police officers, schoolteachers and other service personnel near areas in which they work... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
BJC Group, Inc. completes
Naumann Orthodontics project |
| The BJC Group Inc. recently announced the completion of a new building for Naumann Orthodontics. The 5,400 square foot orthodontic clinic boasts a paperless office, high tech glare-free lighting for patient comfort, a natural slate entry, and rich colors and materials that enhance the interior and exterior appearance of the building... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers
for first Mini Blitz Build |
| From Sept 6 to Sept 18, Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County will be having its first Mini Blitz Build in Kitsap County. The Blitz Build will consist of framing two houses in Hansville in two weeks... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Camas builders defeat mandatory sprinklers |
| Builders in Camas had little time last winter — just one week — to respond when they were told that their city council would be considering a proposal to mandate fire sprinklers in new single-family home construction. The mandate, which had the backing of the local fire marshal and several city council members, would have added roughly $2,500 to the cost of an average sized house... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Downpayment help for
first-time Pierce Co. buyers |
| Pierce County will receive $201,058 in funding to provide downpayment and closing cost assistance to lower income families hoping to purchase their first home, Congresswoman Jennifer Dunn announced recently... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
ABC endorses Rossi |
The Western Washington chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) the national association that represents Merit Shop contactors, recently announced its election endorsements. They are:
- Governor — Dino Rossi
- Lt. Governor — Brad Owen
- Attorney General — Rob McKenna
- Secretary of State — Sam Reed
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SPECIAL REPORT - CONSTRUCTION
Enter the 2005 Best of Seniors Housing Awards |
Builders are being sought by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to enter their community design, clubhouse, models or marketing and merchandising materials in the 2005 Best of Seniors Housing Awards competition.
The competition has more than 100 categories to choose from, including active adult, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, congregate care community, renovated seniors housing, special needs housing, seniors multifamily and more.
For more information, please visit www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=24926.
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