October 2, 2024

FORMA Construction

FORMA Construction is celebrating the 25th anniversaries of principals Keith Michel and Brian Rich. Michel joined FORMA in 1999 as a project engineer, serving in various roles including estimator, project manager, senior project manager, and recently vice president and principal. His experience in the K-12 market has been a cornerstone of his career. He has managed and led multiple single bond programs for school districts, including major projects for Anacortes School District, Centralia School District, and Yelm Community Schools. Michel has also worked on sustainability-driven projects, such as the Cedar River Watershed and Mercer Slough Environmental Education Centers. Rich, who also joined FORMA in 1999, became director of preconstruction and principal in 2019. He began his career in accounting but quickly transitioned into project management and estimating. Over the years, Rich has taken on a range of key roles, leading major projects at Sea-Tac Airport and the Capitol Campus while pioneering technology integration at FORMA. His leadership also extended to the successful launch of several key JOC contracts for the city of Seattle and the city of Bellevue. Michel serves as the vice chair of the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board, and is involved in community nonprofits like Friends of Capitol Forest. Rich also dedicates his time to local nonprofits, such as the Hands on Children's Museum and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County.