Oct 26, 2021

Master Builders of Pierce County

The Master Builders Association of Pierce County rebranded with a redesigned logo, website and creation of badges to certify projects that meet the standards of a Master Builder. Also, the association no longer uses the acronym MBA — it now goes with Master Builders instead. The trade association represents over 800 builders, remodelers and industry professionals whose businesses employ more than 10,000 people in Pierce County.

Turner Construction Co.

Last week, Turner Construction Co. helped kick off the inaugural Construction Inclusion Week. The program consisted of five days of engagement to promote inclusion and enable conversations regarding diversity within the construction industry. Over 1,100 firms signed up for this year's event, which was organized by Time for Change, a consortium of six general contractors that includes Turner, Gilbane Building Co., DPR Construction, Mortenson, McCarthy and Clark Construction Group. Affiliated partners are Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors and Culture of Care.

Ritchie Bros.

Vancouver, B.C.-based equipment auctioneer Ritchie Bros. launched a self-serve equipment listing service called RitchieList.com. Ritchie says the program includes secure transaction management and additional services designed to make selling easy for private parties and equipment dealers. Some of those services include access to an inventory management system, data analytics and pricing valuation tools.

MGAC

Washington, D.C.-based MGAC, an owner's representative and project and cost management consultant, acquired U.K. property and construction consultant RLF. The deal was an all-cash purchase. Other financial details were not disclosed. RLF has 100 employees across four U.K. offices in London, Brighton, Birmingham and Glasgow. Its core services include cost management, project management, construction management, health and safety, and building surveying. In North America, MGAC has 170 employees and additional offices in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. A recent project locally was the T-Mobile headquarters in Bellevue.

Oct 19, 2021

ABC of Western Washington

Kirkland-based Wood Solutions joined the Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington. The company focuses on exterior remediations and renovations, including siding replacement, decks and balconies, stairs, landings, windows and doors. It is led by David Molina and Jeff Hughes, each with over 15 years of building remediation experience.

SMART Heroes

Two members of the first class of SMART Heroes are set to graduate in November and January. The SMART Heroes program provides a bridge for those leaving the military to a civilian career in sheet metal, welding and HVAC. Joshua Buckley will graduate in November and Richard Quintana in January, both earning five-year apprenticeships in four years. Buckley works in architectural sheet metal often used on building exteriors and interiors. Quintana plans to work in HVAC service. The program was created by the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers; the International Training Institute, SMART's education arm; and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, the contractors' side of the unionized sheet metal industry. Using curriculum developed by the International Training Institute, the organizations then collaborated with Sheet Metal Workers Local 66, its joint apprenticeship and training committee, SMACNA Western Washington and Helmets to Hardhats.

Thermatech Northwest

Azusa, California-based Alliance Environmental Group acquired Lakewood-based Thermatech Northwest, which provides hazardous waste removal and demolition services in western Washington. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Alliance is an environmental remediation and indoor air quality services contractor operating in California, Nevada and Arizona.

Hayden Homes

Redmond, Oregon-based Hayden Homes bought the home lot supply of Ryn Built Homes of Spokane Valley. The single-family lots are in multiple projects throughout the Tri-Cities and Spokane markets. Ryn Built Homes used to be Viking Builders. It said it will continue to build apartments and some smaller single-family homes, as well as continue with land development.