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January 27, 2025

Public Building $5 million to $20 million

Photo courtesy of Faber Construction
To address delays in vinyl window delivery, Faber adjusted the construction sequence, installing the weather barrier systems and siding ahead of windows.

Cedar Avenue Apartments

Marysville

Faber Construction

The Cedar Avenue Apartments project included the construction of a new three-story, 23,679-square-foot apartment building. Also included were the associated common areas, parking, open space and sitework. The 26-unit project was done for the Housing Authority of Snohomish County in order to provide more low-income housing in the Marysville area.

The construction of 26 units on a 3/4-acre lot presented several challenges. The project began in early January 2022, with site clearing and foundation work. Due to anticipated post-COVID lumber price increases, Faber was required to take delivery of the entire building package at once, necessitating stockpiling on a constrained lot. One major hurdle involved the window package, as the industry was experiencing significant delays in vinyl window delivery.

To address this, Faber adjusted the construction sequence, installing the weather barrier systems and siding ahead of windows — a deviation from standard procedure, but one that was executed successfully.

Working in close proximity to residential homes presented further challenges, including material and equipment theft, a common issue in construction today. Weather also impacted the schedule, particularly during the early stages of groundwork and concrete work. Despite these obstacles, the project was completed in late winter to early spring 2023. Strong collaboration with the owners, architects and the city contributed to the smooth execution of the project.


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