News

January 2024

JSCEE PH II: Pre-Bid Site Walks & Project Discussion

FORMA Construction is the GC/CM renovating Seattle Public Schools’ Central Kitchen facilities in SODO and we want to work with your business. Register now for our online Informational Outreach Event to prepare for Bid Day.

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Invitation to Bid

Mark your calendars for January 10th: FORMA invites your business to bid on the City of Seattle’s Hiawatha Community Center Stabilization project, a venture backed by FEMA.

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December 2023

New Digs to Better Serve & Protect

FORMA is very pleased to be working with the City of Lacey on a new Police Station and Regional Training Facility

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It’s Beginning to Feel a lot like Christmas

Trim the tree, deck the halls, put those elves on those shelves — but before this year’s home-invasion-via-chimney — make time for another online Subcontractor Outreach Event with FORMA 

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November 2023

Distinguished Project Alert

We are proud to announce that our first phase of work on Intercity Transit’s Pattison Campus is officially award-winning

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October 2023

No Tricks, Just Treats: Join us on Oct 31st to Learn About Upcoming Subcontracting Opportunities

FORMA is teaming with McGranahan Architects to restore the Olympic South Building – register now for our online Opportunity Outreach Event on Halloween.

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September 2023

“This building, it’s just phenomenal…” – OVK-8 Principal Choi

Last week’s grand opening event to celebrate the impressive new Olympic View K-8 School in Federal Way attracted scores of excited parents, students, teachers, community members, and even a few Seattle Sounders.

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August 2023

Have you dove into FORMA’s latest JOC Newsletter yet?

For all you collectors out there, carefully cataloguing each of these hand-hewn belles lettres — this is Issue No. 5, and it’s here to instruct and entertain. 

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Putting the OO in POOLS

FORMA’s spent this summer at the pool. Here’s an update.

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July 2023

Introducing the Boulevard Road Project

We’re pleased to announce that FORMA is teaming with Habitat for Humanity and Artisans Group to develop and deliver a new affordable housing project right here in Olympia.

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A Field Trip to Aberdeen

The FORMA-verse descended on Grays Harbor College for a quick project temp-take 

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June 2023

Join us on June 20th Online

FORMA is teaming with DLR Group to pursue an exciting new project in Tacoma – register now for our upcoming Opportunity Outreach Event to learn more.

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Join us on June 15th in Federal Way

FORMA is pleased to be working with Federal Way Public Schools and Bassetti Architects on the new Illahee Middle School

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May 2023

700 Gallons of Epoxy Later…

Restoration of the Lelooska Totem Pole has been underway for the past eight months at our job site on the banks of the Columbia River in Kalama. Dried out, mended, re-carved, and freshly painted, this beloved Kalama landmark has just been refreshed and relocated to its next home: the new 33,000 sf Mountain Timber Market, currently under construction. 

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See you On May 16th!

Register now for FORMA’s upcoming Opportunity Outreach Event on Tuesday, May 16th at 11AM

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April 2023

That’s Quack-Tasctic

Another installment of FORMA’s pun-filled and informative JOC newsletter is winging its way toward your inbox   

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March 2023

BIM and LEGO. Sworn Enemies.

No they’re not. We’re kidding of course – they actually go great together, and FORMA’s own Jessie Robertson can demonstrate how.

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February 2023

Right Back at it in Oly

With major Maintenance and Operations facilities complete and occupied on the North Parcel at Intercity Transit’s Pattison campus in Olympia – it’s time to jump right into work on the South Parcel

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FORMA’s Next Online Outreach Event is February 14th

What better time to fall in love with FORMA subcontracting opportunities than Valentines Day? 

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January 2023

As Seen in the DJC

Regular readers of the FORMA newsreels (we have to assume you’re out there) will note that we’ve neglected to keep you updated re our progress on a major new academic facility in Shoreline. Today we right that wrong.

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JOC in Your Inbox: Part Three

Who’s this bashful looking fellow you ask? It’s Charlie Choker of course, the unique and delightful mascot of Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, and he brings you our third installment of FORMA’s JOC email serial: celebrating the big and powerful services that make small and fast-moving projects possible in Job Order Contracting.   

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December 2022

Just in time for St Nick: “A unique take on responsive architecture and aspirational design”

FORMA is pleased to be working with Federal Way Public Schools on a replacement Illahee Middle School

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November 2022

A Major Milestone Reached in Olympia

We were thrilled to help Intercity Transit cut the ribbon last week on a critical campus expansion – 25 years in the making

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October 2022

We’re Putting a Bird on it

If you like puns, birds (for some reason), and short reports on the local triumphs of Job Order Contracting – boy do we have an email newsletter for you 

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A WCPA Fresh Face for Fall

FORMA is proud to be working with the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on a major interior renovation that will transform this Olympia icon   

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Register Now for FORMA’s Next Online Outreach Event: October 18th

Join us for FORMA’s upcoming Opportunity Outreach Event on Tuesday, October 18th at 10AM

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Now Offering Totem Pole Restoration Services

As part of our work on the new Mountain Timber Marketplace in Kalama, FORMA is restoring a beloved totem pole–reportedly the tallest in the PNW carved from a single tree. 

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September 2022

XO Kelso

“It’s going to be an awesome day when students, staff, and families all get to see the final product” – Superintendent Mary Beth Tack 

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“A Much-Needed Rebuild Comes to Life”

FORMA Construction proudly presents the new Southworth Elementary School 

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August 2022

Hello! From FORMA Special Projects! Every Month if you Want!

FORMA’s celebrating the opportunities and successes made possible via Job Order Contracting  

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July 2022

Gearing up to Host Your Riverfront Merriments

The new Mountain Timber Market is now under construction at the Port of Kalama and we can’t wait to hang out there on lovely long summer days 

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It’s Go-Time at last in Shelton

A new Veterans Village–long in the works– is set to break ground in August 

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June 2022

Appointed by the Governor, nbd

We’re excited to announce Keith Michel’s appointment to the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB)

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May 2022

It’s Outreach O’Clock People

Join us for FORMA’s upcoming online Opportunity Outreach Event on Tuesday, May 24th at 11AM  

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April 2022

a Husky Hello

That Huntington Middle School update you’ve been waiting on. 

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STEM to the Rescue!

Federal Way Public Schools offers its scholars a night of STEM Exploration and FORMA will be there to support with our own STEM stories. 

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March 2022

We’ll Always Have West Seattle

We’re just about dried-in at James Madison Middle School where FORMA’s building a 2-story addition and connecting with students, staff, and community along the way. 

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WICW 2022

Settle in and tune in daily–we’re celebrating Women in Construction Week

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February 2022

“I’m so excited to meet this new school!” – Olympic View Scholar

With demo of the original campus complete, we are off and running on the construction of a new Olympic View K-8 School in Federal Way

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Oly! Oly! Oly!

FORMA proudly announces sponsorship of the Oly Town Artesians FC

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SSIB at the GHC

FORMA’s setting up and breaking ground on a new building at Grays Harbor College 

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January 2022

These are Their Stories ((Law & Order dun-dun))

Construction projects bring together an incredible mix of tradespeople, engineers & architects, craftsmen, and problem-solvers with diverse backgrounds and unique skill sets.    

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December 2021

“Ahead of Schedule & Under Budget”

The Nisqually Valley News speaks with Superintendent Brian Wharton about our progress at SWES 

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November 2021

Dear Federal Way,

FORMA will be seeking bids next month on a major GC/CM project.   

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Topping Out

FORMA marks a major milestone in West Seattle.   

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October 2021

“…addressing difficult questions, challenging the status quo and raising expectations”

Blakely Elementary School named the 2021 James D. MacConnell Award Winner     

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Day of Service. Check.

FORMA got together with a few friends, volunteers and generous donors to spruce up the grounds of a local elementary school this weekend.   

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Locals Only

FORMA’s procurement planning emphasizes creating opportunities for disadvantaged businesses; centers value, quality, and efficiency; and always prioritizes hiring locally to keep project dollars in the community. We see you, Bartender-in-a-faraway-town-claiming-to-be-from-Olympia.   

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FORMA’s Quarterly Outreach Event is October 14th

Have you emailed us to get your Zoom link yet? 

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Munson. Jace Munson.

Jace Munson and the Thurston Economic Development Council: Building Together

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September 2021

Hello from Columbia St NW

We’re not new to Oly, just to this sweet new office.

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August 2021

Do You Like Apples?

We’re proud to announce that two FORMA projects were recognized at this year’s A4LE Polished Apple Awards. 

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#WeAreKelso

This feels like a winning team and a great place to build 

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July 2021

ICF at the MOA

Our IT Pattison team has been expanding Intercity Transit’s Maintenance Administration and Operations Base. Here’s how it’s been going

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June 2021

Summertime in Everett

We are excited to announce that FORMA will be working with Community Transit to expand and remodel their Merrill Creek Operating Base and maintenance facilities in Everett

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May 2021

SWES in T-Minus 1 Year-ish

Good news Stars, we’re breaking ground at Southworth 

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Featured in the Daily News

Lexington Elementary School in Kelso is nearly complete 

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FORMA’S Q2 OUTREACH EVENT IS MAY 5TH!

Sorry for shouting. 

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April 2021

See you in Kelso. and/or Online

Reserve your space to take an in-person tour of the new Wallace Elementary, or explore the new school virtually on your own terms 

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New Downtown Digs

Please update your rolodexes. FORMA has moved.

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March 2021

Prepare to be Amazed!

The Bainbridge Island School District is hosting tours of the beautiful new BHS facilities we’ve just completed, but space is limited–here’s how you can reserve a spot for this weekend.

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HHS Refresh & Addition

Good news, Internet! FORMA is Vancouver-bound

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February 2021

Join us (virtually) in Shelton

We are excited to announce that the new Shelton Family YMCA is complete and poised to open to the public 

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Another Ribbon Cut

The new Pioneer Elementary School fittingly boasts several 1sts for it’s District, and we couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it all 

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January 2021

Architectural Record. nbd

Blakely Elementary is one of seven schools from around the world featured in the current issue of Architectural Record

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An Update from Oly

We’ve been working on expanding IT’s Pattison campus. Here’s how it’s going

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An Update from Yelm

We’re on schedule at YMS and already preparing our logistics plans for the new Southworth Elementary School. But wait, there’s more:

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December 2020

HNY!

2020 can go. Showing up for work in our slippers can stay. 

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The Strength of the Pack is in the Wolf, and the Strength of the Wolf is in the Pack

“FORMA has been amazing to work with” – Ray Cattin, Wallace Elementary School Principal 

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November 2020

Whimsy + Rigor

We’re proud to announce that the new Blakely Elementary School received an Award of Merit at this year’s AIA Seattle Honor Awards 

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October 2020

Finally, some good news

Feels like doom and gloom abound these days, but we’ve been working on something we’re pretty proud of that feels like a small step in the right direction 

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Your YMS Update for October

“We really appreciate our FORMA team. It’s been obvious throughout this process that they know how to build schools…” -Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Brian Wharton

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Sneak a Peek

The new Principal of Pioneer Elementary School offers a great little tour of the new campus we’re building for the Peninsula School District.

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September 2020

2x the Kelso

Wondering what we’ve been up to in Kelso? Wonder  no more

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Before the Sky was a Smokey Mess

What’s been going on out at Bainbridge High School? We have an update for you

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August 2020

Putt-Putt Comes to YMS

It’s 2020 so nothing is normal and we’re making the best of it 

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#BremertonVibes

Curious about what’s going on at Olympic High School?

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Bike MS: Inside Out

Calling all cyclists — Please consider supporting / joining the FORMA Bike MS Team for this year’s fundraising ride on September 26th

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So Far, So Good

We are on schedule and under budget in Yelm, with more to build even after the Middle School is complete.

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July 2020

Bring out your Busa, Big Twin, CB, Chopper, Cruiser, Dresser, Enduro, Standard, or Gixer

Join us for FORMA’s first ever Motorcycle Charity Ride

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June 2020

We’re so proud to be a part of this project

“It’s been heartening to see this little YMCA marching forward while so many other things have been disrupted…”  -Mary Gibbons, board member and longtime volunteer fundraiser with the South Sound YMCA.

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In Transit News

We’re pleased to announce that FORMA’s been working with Intercity Transit on the expansion of their Pattison campus in Olympia  

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April 2020

Balancing Compliance & Value

FORMA’s own Master Estimator Brian Rich sits down with Industry Man-About-Town Scott Johnston to discuss changing building codes, public procurement, and low-hanging fruit. 

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Answer: Yes. If you put it on the internet.

Question: If ground is broken on a major project but no one is around to enjoy a groundbreaking ceremony, does it still kick off construction?  

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March 2020

Raising Steel at BHS

Carrying on–safely and methodically: a few photos of construction progress at Bainbridge High School  

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February 2020

Hello Yelm

If you happen to live in the neighborhood surrounding Yelm Middle School, we may have knocked on your door this week. 

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#Big Blue School

More photos for the internet

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Steel Toppings

The final beam has been signed, flagged, and flown into place at Mirror Lake Elementary School

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January 2020

Hello Pioneer

We’re officially off and running in Gig Harbor

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Island Time

No plans for Saturday? Great! Join us on Bainbridge

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December 2019

Drone’s Eye View

Wondering what construction of a new elementary school looks like from above? Wonder no more

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YMS Wins its First Award

We haven’t even broken ground yet, but the new Yelm Middle School is already earning high honors

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November 2019

A Y Like No Other

We’re getting started on a new YMCA in Shelton

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The New Southworth

FORMA is building two new schools in Yelm, here’s some more info

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October 2019

New Title, Who Dis

Congratulations Brian Rich and keep up the excellent work

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We go to Harvard and so can You

We’re building a new Harvard Elementary School–and you can be there too via the wonders of Instagram technology.

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September 2019

Sunrise // Sunset

We are happy / sad / proud to announce the completion of Sunrise Elementary School in Puyallup.

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Join us in Kelso

Next week we break ground on the new Lexington Elementary School, and the Kelso community is invited.

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Generations of Hard Work and Support of Communities that Prioritize Education

Our recent and on-going experience working in Lewis County backs up these claims made about “an amazing and generous community”

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In Search of Secret Passageways

“I hope every single kid–anywhere anytime–can explore the Megan D.” – Allister, Age 7

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August 2019

Restoring a Landmark

The new (but old) Magnolia Elementary School is restored and ready for students.

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Another Milestone Reached at EHS

Mark your calendars for August 28th and get yourselves to Enumclaw.

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…Aannnd… Done.

We’re putting the finishing touches on two new elementary schools in Centralia. Join us for the Grand Openings later this month.

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July 2019

CHS Progress Report

Our Modernization of CHS with 1 year down and 1 to go.

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“That’s what we’re wanting to do, is to have our own local community benefit from our construction projects.” – FWPS Superintendent Dr Tammy Campbell

FORMA is transforming the old DeVry complex into a mega-interim campus in just 7 months to house K-5 students while multiple Federal Way schools are under construction–and we’re pulling from the local community to do it.

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June 2019

YAR

Voyage of the Megan D.

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3 Schools at the Same Time

Here we go Federal Way, hang on tight!

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May 2019

#WeAreCentralia

“This is amazing. This is better than anything that we could have even thought we would have . . . ” – Vickie Jackson, Citizens for Centralia Schools

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#WeAreKelso

Summertime and little kids in hard hats go hand-in-hand around here. 

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As Seen in the Nisqually Valley News

FORMA was selected as GC/CM to build two new schools in Yelm

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Introducing the new Father Bede Ernsdorff Center at Saint Martin’s University

We just finished a new building for SMU’s beakers and microscopes and other science-y whatnot

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“I’m Still Kind of Pinching Myself…”

Orin C Smith Intermediate School opens to students  

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Des Moines is Lovely This Time of Year

We’ve been breathing new life into a long-vacant campus with our friends at Highline Public Schools, come see the results  

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April 2019

A Sunrise Update

Here’s what building a new elementary school in Puyallup looks like   

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Old + New Pt 2

We’ve made some changes to the old Magnolia Elementary School   

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First Pitch

It’s baseball season, people

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See You in Kelso

We’re getting set up to build two new elementary schools in Kelso, come kick the tires with us  

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Not a Baseball fan? You’ll still like this story

“I’d been eyeing the blank right field wall for a couple of years, and had an idea cooking…I thought about it and realized that if I didn’t build it, no one would.” 

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March 2019

We Love a Good Novelty-Sized Check

We had a blast at the Thurston Chamber Foundation’s annual fundraising gala, and we’re excited about how the donations will be put to effective use in our communities 

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Ease into Monday with an Inspiring Video

Showcasing Glowy Slime, Gaga Pits, little kids singing, and a PSA on PPE from FORMA’s own Jim Phillips–there’s something for everyone in this delightful video  

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CHS Apprentices

Kicking off careers in construction  

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WICW

Oh hey there, it’s Women in Construction Week   

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February 2019

Future Builders in Enumclaw

We’re always putting hard hats on kids  

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January 2019

Distinguished Leader & Proud Chicken-Hat Wearer

FORMA’s Director of Preconstruction is a complex character and a dedicated member of the Thurston County community, and last night he was honored with a Distinguished Leader Award  

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The New Madrona K-8 School is Open!

“We are over-the-moon excited. . .” – says an Edmonds parent of three Madrona students. We are too. 

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December 2018

“Simply Awesome”

A pre-Christmas tour of our Centralia sites 

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Bringing Joy to the Program

Just in time for Christmas, FORMA delivers big for the UW Women’s Basketball team.

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Madrona Update – Hot off the Presses

Been wondering how the Madrona K-8 School in Edmonds is progressing? Here’s news you can use.

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November 2018

Centralia Progress Update

Curious how construction’s going at our two elementary school sites in Centralia? You’re in luck, we have an update for you.

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Re-Imagining the 100 Building

BHS Students get a preview of plans for upcoming construction on campus.

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We Love this Video

A quick sum-up of our work so far in Enumclaw

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GeekWire!

The new Sartori Elementary’s STEM-focused campus catches the (4)eye(s) of GeekWire

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October 2018

We’ll Have Sun Again Soon Enough

Just in time for Halloween, we bring you spooky job site photos of two new elementary schools in Centralia

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It’s Ok, We’re Experts

FORMA was on the panel at this morning’s Pacific Northwest Higher Ed Summit at the Sanctuary

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The New EHS is Open!

We celebrated a major milestone in our multi-phase expansion and modernization of Enumclaw High School

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Trees as Structure on Bainbridge Island

Dear Internet, we saw this and thought of you

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The New Sartori is Open!

Favorite tweet we saw this week: “Great work by @formacc to build Sartori Elementary on time and on budget.” @Renton_Schools

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Virtual High School

Take a tour of the new Centralia High School, without leaving the comfort of the chair you’re sitting in now

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The New AHS is Open!

Last week we celebrated a major milestone with a few friends in Anacortes

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September 2018

The Grand Award

Turns out there’s a lot of concrete in the Environmental Learning Center. And, it’s award-winning.

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Like Berlin in ’89. Sort of

When the moment doesn’t call for golden shovels, you bring golden sledgehammers

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Hello Kelso

“We’ve been really pleased with what we’ve seen and how they organize their work sites.” -Scott Westlund, Kelso School District

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If you were a bird in Centralia

What does it look like from the air as we build a new elementary school? If you guessed tidy and well-organized, you’d be right.

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Winner!

Lake Wilderness Elementary School gets the nod from the American Institute of Architects.

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Twinning at EHS

Lifelong Enumclaw resident and EHS grad Rob Gunderson is also a FORMA Project Engineer–which means he’s been working on our major expansion of his old high school, and bumping into his kids on site, who are current students.

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August 2018

FORMA’s Chief Estimator Brian Rich Shares a Little of his Genius in the DJC’s Special Section

Back-to-School Season is our Super Bowl and our New York Times is the DJC

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“I Got 20x More Excited About School When I Saw the New Building” -Saville Feist, AHS Senior

How can you get your students 20x more excited to return to the Fall Grind? Just ask FORMA to build you a beautiful new school

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OBLITERODE

If you haven’t had a chance to donate to Obliteride yet, there’s still time

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Gearing up for the Remodel

CHS Graduates gathered for one last tour through Centralia High School

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Fighting Cancer with Burgers and Bikes

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING TEAM KENNY AND OBLITERIDE

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FORMA Goes to Federal Way

We’re thrilled to report that FORMA Construction was recently selected to lead the GC/CM team building three new elementary schools for Federal Way Public Schools.

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July 2018

If you love burgers, but hate cancer…

Looking for a way to support a local burger joint supporting FORMA cyclists supporting the critical cancer research underway at Fred Hutch? You’re in luck, here’s just the thing:

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Join us on the Island, Mon

We’re wrapping construction of FS 21, and you’re invited to the Open House.

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June 2018

What’s a Sartori?

We’ve made some delightful new photos available of one of our favorite projects in Renton

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Tiny House / Big Accomplishment

More good stuff out of Enumclaw HS

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Old + New in Magnolia

Construction update, five months in

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Two & a Half Months Ahead of Schedule

“The process for this construction project has been absolutely magnificent”  -Mike Nelson, Enumclaw School District Superintendent

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May 2018

Sartori Wins a Smart Projects Award

We just learned it’s World Otter Day. In un-related news, our downtown Renton public school project pockets an award for supporting high-density development.

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FORMA’s 15 Minutes

Probably a lot of you are featured on major broadcast television regularly, but it’s semi-unusual for us, so we’re pretty excited about our big break on NBC.

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86 little yellow hard hats. There’s no more. We’ve used them all.

Sunrise Elementary School Groundbreaking 

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Fords Prairie Elementary School Groundbreaking

Centralia Groundbreaking: Round 2 

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“It’s beautiful, we’re so fortunate to have this.”

We’re all getting pretty excited as the new Anacortes High School – more than two years in the works – starts to really take shape.

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Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School Groundbreaking

Centralia Groundbreaking: Round 1 

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April 2018

Congratulations ELC Team!

The Environmental Learning Center at Point Defiance is named Grand Prize Winner 

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Next Stop: Puyallup

We’re pleased to announce that FORMA has been selected to build Sunrise Elementary School. 

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Transport Yourself to Centralia

We’re just diving into a major modernization of Centralia High School — here’s how you can keep up to date as we work. 

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LWES Continues to Impress

“The spirit of the project is revealed in its appropriate scale and thoughtful vernacular…” Just what we’ve been saying

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March 2018

ORLA: A Place of Learning & Community

With Montessori-based classes, hConnect, iConnect, Running Start, and MAST programs–ORLA offers a wide variety of alternative teaching approaches, inquiry-based educational philosophies, and exploratory learning environments that students describe as “caring and supportive.”

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Blakely Elementary School Groundbreaking

When it rains it pours. Unless it doesn’t, and instead the sun comes out. And 400+ students in little yellow hardhats help us kick off construction.

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Meet the Design-Builder

We’ve been building out the iconic UW Tower under a phased design-build contract. And we’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

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February 2018

Something Cool We Saw Today

As school-builders, parents, community members and even as former students ourselves — we know how important thoughtful, focused K-12 design is. And we love working with architects who think so too.

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Now Featuring 100% More Chehalis

“Phase 1 is on schedule and on budget.” No surprise then, we’re the logical choice to build Phase 2.

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Ahead of Schedule

We’re on track to deliver the new and improved Enumclaw High School more than two months early.

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This Week’s Tuesday Afternoon Video

We know how you like to watch Facebook videos part-way into your work-week:

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TV Star Alert!

Not sure what to watch after the Super Bowl on Sunday? We’re here to help.

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No Need to Travel to Burien

Don’t be bummed if you haven’t been out to the Puget Sound Skills Center yet, you can enjoy beautiful photos of the new Health Sciences Building from the comfort of the chair you’re sitting in now.

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January 2018

Hornets 1969 – 2018

Alumni from the 1960’s – 2000’s take a look at our progress

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Also for the Fridge

“On time, on budget”

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This One’s Going on the Fridge

“FORMA, the contractor, is doing an outstanding job,” the Chief said…

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Wait, what’s been going on out at Madrona?

Construction of this unique new K-8 campus in Edmonds is on schedule and zooming ahead.

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You’re Invited

Join us for the Grand Opening of the new Environmental Learning Center at Point Defiance.

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It’s Going to be 2020 Before You Know it

The FORMA + BLRB GC/CM team presented plans and design progress to the public the other night and we’re all pretty excited about the transformation of Centralia High School.

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#WeWokeUpLikeThis

Curious About What’s Going on at Magnolia?

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December 2017

Just in Time for Christmas

Under the tree this year: that intersection in the Venn diagram that mixes professional photography with lovely new public schools.

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Meet the $100,000 Top Prize Winner

Part of what we enjoy so much about building schools is rubbing elbows with talented, inspiring teachers like Bob Kilmer–recently recognized for Teaching Excellence.

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November 2017

Our 6 Month Review

“Interning with FORMA has given me the skills I need to start a successful career in the construction industry.”

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It’s the Water

FORMA’s effort to protect the “Old Brewhouse” makes the news

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The Advanced Technology Center Continues to Impress

FORMA-built & McGranahan-designed, the newest, state-of-the-artiest facility at Bates Technical College in Tacoma has just been named one of the 12 Best Schools of 2017.

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A Winning Team

Two FORMA projects designed by McGranahan Architects win AIA awards.

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Join us in Centralia

CSD community members will have an opportunity to review plans, ask questions, and provide feedback on the current design and construction proposed for two new elementary schools in public meetings set for next week.

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October 2017

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Celebrating Successes & Preparing for What’s Next

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Preserving History

FORMA leads a team of local volunteers to protect the Old Brewhouse

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800 Pounds Each

What’s involved in building the roof over a 65′ wide fire station apparatus bay? We’re so glad you asked.

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“On Budget, On Time”

A construction update from Anacortes on the project making their community proud.

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Go On, Have a Look Around

Tour the new Environmental Learning Center – without leaving the comfort of your chair.

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September 2017

Success Story Made Possible by PSSC

FORMA hired a recent Puget Sound Skills Center grad to help us build the newest facility on this innovative campus.

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Centralia Here We Come

FORMA Construction selected to lead major GC/CM projects for the Centralia School District.

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PSSC! RSVP! ASAP!

Highline Public Schools’ new Health Sciences Building at the Puget Sound Skills Center is complete and hosting a Grand Opening on Sept 22nd at 9AM.

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More Good News from Tacoma

The innovative Advanced Technology Center at Bates Technical College is recognized at the 2017 AIA Seattle Honor Awards.

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Full Circle at LWES

Regular visitors to the FORMA News page (are there those?) will have noted multiple posts over the past two years pertaining to the Lake Wilderness Elementary School Replacement project. This is probably the last one of those.

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August 2017

Your Anacortes Update

Construction of the new Anacortes High School campus is on budget and on schedule–and there’s a lot going on up there.

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Health & Sciences

The Daily Journal of Commerce published an article this week showcasing the new Health Sciences Building at the Puget Sound Skills Center.

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Vote Early & Often!

Help Our Project Win the Popular Vote!

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Yet More News from the Sky

Sun + Moon 2017

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More Notes from Above

Progress in Chehalis.

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Obliteriders – Team Kenny Sponsored by FORMA

FORMA takes to two wheels in support of cancer research.

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Bird’s Eye View

FORMA breaks ground in Edmonds.

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July 2017

Have you ever wanted to tear down your High School?

Project Engineer Intern Zach Vance is a key member of FORMA’s field team currently demo-ing and re-building Anacortes High School–and he’s an AHS alumnus.

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Progress at the Zoo

Freshly posted construction site progress photos for your viewing pleasure.

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June 2017

Take a Peek Over our Fences

FORMA brings you real-time construction progress photos and critical project updates via the wonder of Instagram technology.

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May 2017

AHS Neighborhood Construction Update

Join us Monday afternoon to see what we’ve been up to in Anacortes.

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FS21 Y’All

You’re Invited to the Groundbreaking.

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April 2017

FS20 is Officially Excellent

We knew it was, but it’s nice when the Internet says so.

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UW Tower Renovation Recognized

Our Design-Build project wins an Ace Award.

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March 2017

Anacortes is Calling

Attention Bidders: Mark your calendars for big subcontracting opportunities on the Anacortes High School project!

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Ground Breakings & Project Notes

A quick update on recent FORMA goings-on as we eagerly anticipate Spring

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February 2017

So You Want to be a Contractor?

FORMA Moulds Young Minds in Anacortes  

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January 2017

Bricks on Bricks

FORMA Delivers the new Lake Wilderness Elementary Schoo — Six Months Early — in LEGO  

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December 2016

Breaking Ground in Silverdale

the Central Kitsap School District gets started on a new Consolidated Facility  

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Reviving the Percival Creek Footbridge

A Restoration a Decade in the Making  

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October 2016

Group Practice Design of the Year

Small to Tall wins a National Award  

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Tonight’s the Night!

Homecoming at the New Rice Field  

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AHS Veterans Memorial Dedication

A Moving Tribute in Anacortes  

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For Your Viewing Pleasure

Construction progress at LWES  

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September 2016

Are You on Instagram Yet?

There’s more of us to like now on Social Media  

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“I just love it. It’s just amazing.”

More Press on PGS  

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Good News for Labor Day

JOC Crews Complete work at Howarth Park Bridge  

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August 2016

Schools on Schools

FORMA Completes Another Campus  

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#SDF2016

Mark Your Calendars  

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Fire Wolves & Other News

A Quick Summer Catch Up with FORMA Construction  

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July 2016

Summer in the City

A new FORMA project is featured in the News Tribune  

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June 2016
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ATC is Gold

The new Advanced Technology Center is Officially Certified  

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Rice Field Deep Dive

The Dirt You’re Looking for on Phase I of the AHS Replacement Project  

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May 2016
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Happy Anniversary

Small to Tall Turns One!

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AHS Groundbreaking

Kicking off Major Construction in Anacortes

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LWES Groundbreaking

Sunshine + 1200 Kids in Hardhats = Not your average Wednesday

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April 2016

Certified Healthcare Constructor

A longtime FORMA Superintendent earns a new ASHE credential

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Building at the PSSC

FORMA Begins Construction on a New Health Sciences Building

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March 2016

Another “W”

FORMA installs another larger-than-life “W”

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January 2016

Open House this Thursday

Join us for the Grand Opening of the new Advanced Technology Center  

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December 2015

Tis the Season

FORMA Donations add up Under the Tree  

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November 2015

We are the Champion

FORMA Construction Named the 2015 Champion of Inclusion

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October 2015

Celebrating the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center

The Longhouse at the Evergreen State College celebrates its 20th Anniversary

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It’s Official

The HSSR Building is officially LEED Gold certified

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Headed to Anacortes

FORMA wins the GC/CM contract to renovate Anacortes High School

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September 2015

Chopper on the Jobsite – No Big Deal

FORMA gets to manage all sorts of scopes as a Job Order Contractor  

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Project of the Week

FORMA’s Build-Out of a former UW Law building is recognized by the DJC  

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Possible Change of Plans for Lake Wilderness

Citizen-led Bond Oversight Committee votes its Unanimous Support for a new Lake Wilderness Elementary School Campus 

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#SDF2015

FORMA Builds at the SDF Block Party

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Building South Sound Schools

FORMA’s Work on Two South Sound Schools is Featured in the Olympian

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August 2015

the Most Sustainable Fire Station in the Country

FORMA’s recently complete Fire Station No.20 is featured in The Urbanist

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Monsters & Golfers

It’s a busy Friday for FORMA with big events in Seattle and Olympia

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July 2015

Hello Social Media

We now join 2015 – already in progress

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“Everyone is really looking forward to the modernization”

Parents, teachers and students are excited to see FORMA begin construction at Peter G Schmidt Elementary School.

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UWT “W” Fabrication

File under: Very Very Cool

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June 2015

Construction Progress at the Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel

Construction is moving swiftly in Rochester.  

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May 2015
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Small to Tall Project Nears Completion

FORMA’s work on the new offices for Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry is nearly complete and showcases the quality of local trades.  

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FORMA & Tigers & Bears!

Our work on two new habitats at Woodland Park Zoo is complete as the Zoo gears up for a major grand opening tomorrow. 

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April 2015

FORMA Welcomes Local Subs

We put our new Seattle offices to use this week with our annual Break-into-JOC Breakfast. 

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The MTA T-CC Grand Opening Event

Shelton community members, local officials and government big-wigs joined the Mason Transit Authority last week to celebrate the opening of its brand new Transit-Community Center. 

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March 2015

ORLA Opens Its Doors

Olympia Regional Learning Academy’s new campus is ready for students. 

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February 2015

FORMA Seattle is moving to the Stadium District

FORMA crews are currently putting the finishing touches on a top floor build-out to house our new Seattle offices. 

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January 2015

Expansion of the Lucky Eagle

FORMA awarded the contract to expand the Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel

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December 2014

HOCM is LEED Gold certified

Olympia’s Hands On Children’s Museum is the first in the Western US to earn USGBC Gold for sustainability.

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October 2014

“Something exciting is happening in Shelton”

The Mason Transit Authority’s Transit Community Center is featured in Thurston Talk.

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FORMA Welcomes Ned Owens

As long-time Controller Harvey Hanson prepares to retire, FORMA adds a new CFO to the team.

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SMU’s Cebula Hall Continues to Impress

The LEED Platinum certified Cebula Hall at Saint Martin’s University is featured again for its innovative sustainable features and the integrated design and construction process that helped to see it realized.

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September 2014

A Ribbon Cutting at Tacoma Community College

The New H.C. Joe Harned Center for Health Careers is dedicated and opened to students and staff

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FORMA Plays a Big Role in Improving South Sound Schools

Our construction of the new Olympia Regional Learning Academy and improvements to Garfield Elementary are key components of plans to improve Thurston County’s public schools.

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August 2014

This is Starting to Look Like a Fire Station

The City of Seattle’s new Fire Station No. 20 is coming together

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July 2014

FORMA’s at the Zoo

FORMA begins work on the new Tiger and Sloth Bear habitats at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle

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BBQ + Sunshine + Subs Appreciation

FORMA hosted its annual JOC Subcontractor Appreciation event today at its Seattle office, where delicious barbecue was catered and enjoyed, and the rain stayed away

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June 2014

Topping Out the Steel at MTA

Mason County community members and FORMA crews gather for a major milestone at the MTA Community Center.

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May 2014

ORLA Takes Shape

FORMA carpenters have been busy on the site of this new Olympia school campus, slated for completion this December.

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April 2014

Breaking Ground at Bates TC

Construction begins on a cutting-edge new facility for Bates Technical College

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March 2014

FORMA Project is SITES™ Certified

The East Bay Public Plaza project is awarded a special certification for sustainable design

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January 2014

Happy New Year!

“Constructing the 21st Century”

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November 2013

Construction Progress at North Seattle Community College

Things are coming along quickly at North Seattle College.

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October 2013

Cebula Hall Certified LEED Platinum

The new Cebula Hall at Saint Martin’s University houses state of the art Engineering facilities and boasts a LEED Platinum certification, scoring 97 out of 110 possible points.

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September 2013

ORLA Breaks Ground

FORMA breaks ground on an exciting new Olympia school

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