Site work, soil amendment, road sub-grade stabilization, and erosion control for a concrete tilt-up
This 1,500,000 square foot concrete tilt-up located in the Rainier Valley near Auburn, Washington included a vast amount of soil amendment in order to use the native materials in the excavation/ embankment for pad preparation and road subgrade stabilization. Soil amendment was incorporated to eliminate the need for import/export, saving enormous funds and making an unfeasible project possible. Significant erosion control was also required as this project was within close proximity to wetlands and open space.

Microsoft-Redmond West Campus
Soil export, mass grading and structural excavation for Microsoft Corporate Headquarters
A fast-track schedule defined this earthwork project for the Microsoft Corporate Headquarters. Work consisted of the export of 350,000 yards off-site in 45 calendar days with 120,000 yards of cut-to-fill in the same timeframe. Import of 40,000 yards for backfilling the building was also required.

INTEL Dupont Project
Site work, mass grading with site balancing, topsoil screening and placement and building pad preparation
This high profile earthwork contract was awarded on the basis of a low bid amount, analysis of a complete safety program, responsiveness to cost reduction recommendations, emphasis on schedule and performance, and the capability to fast track the job. Project included cut-to-fill with site balancing, topsoil screening and placement, and building pad preparation for this highly successful, high-tech chip manufacturer.

Deep hole excavation for mixed-use high rise building
Located at the corner of 112th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 8th Street in downtown Bellevue, "The Bravern" is the largest and highest profile excavation in the city center. The contract consisted of exporting approximately 500,000 yards of soil to build a 3200-car underground parking garage, and two valet courtyards for developer Schnitzer Northwest. The aggressive schedule required precise timing and coordination with the general contractor and multiple subcontractors. The nation's premier luxury retailer Neiman Marcus will anchor these upscale shops totaling 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, and two hotels. These amenities will be linked to two new office towers. The second phase of development will add 500 view condominiums to this progressive European-inspired venue.

Federal Express Seattle
Site work, excavation, removal of contaminated material and soil amendment for construction of
new terminal building
City constraints and regulations created several interesting hurdles to jump over to keep this large downtown Seattle excavation/export project for construction of a new terminal building on track. The project included the removal of contaminated material, soil amendment and import/export.

Harbor Steps-Phases I&II
Below water level excavation, export of contaminated materials, multi-level excavation on a steep slope in the downtown core on the waterfront
A massive Seattle waterfront project consisting of two phases of unique multi-level excavation necessary for the construction of office, retail, and residential space in the steep slope of the downtown regrade. This work involved containment and export of large amounts of contaminated materials associated with the waterfront. Below water level excavation along the waterfront, in itself, was extremely difficult and challenging due to the vast amount of utilities encountered and Puget Sound's tidal changes.

Boeing I.A.S.L Project
Mass site grading and export of materials for Boeing hangar
An approximate 200,000 cubic yard project which included mass site grading, surcharge, and/or export of materials off-site.

Seaway Industrial Center
Mass earthwork, utilities and slope embankment restoration for two large commercial buildings
The unique nature of the soils and massive slope restoration made this comprehensive mass earthwork and utility project for the construction of two large commercial buildings in the Everett area challenging to estimate, work and schedule.

Park 277 (Phase I & II)
Import, structural excavation, wetland mitigation and multi-government agency work
This project involved the import and placement of approximately 500,000 yards (in two phases beginning early 1993) of material for building preloads and parking area subgrade. Located in the Kent Valley, this 68-acre site required significant structural excavation and work with local governing agencies due to the proximity of wetlands and the environmental sensitivity of the area.

7th and Pike Retail Center
Downtown excavation and structural excavation with the use of a conveyor, and placement of below slab material
Excavation required the use of our conveyor to vertically cut below and next to existing buildings to prepare a parking garage for a multiplex theater complex next to Nike Town in downtown Seattle. This contract required work in very tight quarters and posed many challenging situations, as does any work in the downtown core. The project included structural excavation and placement of below slab material on a very aggressive schedule.

Eddie Bauer Corporate Headquarters (Phases I&II)
Comprehensive site work, construction management and sub-contractor selection
Located in Redmond, Washington, this project consisted of a complete site work package and construction management for a new corporate office. Our scope included all work associated with the site, (less the building shell), assistance in the selection of sub-contractors, and efficient scheduling for quick project turnover. Our site management services, which included sub-contractor selection, provided the general contractor with significant time and money savings.

University of Washington – E.E. Building
Mass below grade excavation, use of conveyer, utilidor construction, and shored wall backfill with special safety and work process requirements
We were awarded this conveyor-required excavation and export project for below grade building construction, on the basis of our safety policies and expertise in mass excavation. The project required not only the excavation of the building basement, but also incorporated utilidor construction, roadways, structural excavation and backfill, and shored wall backfill. All work was completed under a strict regimen as instituted by the University of Washington.

The Commons at Issaquah
Import, asphalt and concrete paving, trail construction, wetland mitigation and site lighting
This turnkey development package for the Trammel Crow Company included the import of 200,000 yards of structural material for the surcharge of buildings as well as design work, and a massive coordination effort due to sensitive environmental and local governmental concerns. Additional work included: asphalt and concrete paving, landscaping, site lighting, trail construction, and wetland mitigation.

Northshore Elementary School
Earthwork, erosion control in wet conditions
This project included all of the earthwork preparation necessary for the construction of a new elementary school in Bothell, Washington. The contract included extensive erosion control measures and working closely with the Northshore School District to achieve a tight schedule in rainy, winter conditions.

Swedish Hospital Parking/Addition – Phase II
Below-grade excavation, use of custom conveyor and vertical cutting in downtown core
Located in the core of Seattle, this project required the mass excavation of approximately 200,000 yards of material below grade in order to construct additional parking and building area. Our oneof- a-kind conveyor, and expertise in vertical cutting for soil nailed walls allowed the loading of trucks from the hole at 60 to 70 feet below grade.

Boeing 40-37 Building
Rapid pace excavation and export for new Boeing building
This approximately 300,000 cubic yard project involved the excavation and hauling of material off-site to create an underground parking facility. Work required the export of approximately 9,000 bank yards of material per shift in order to meet a tight schedule.

Swedish Hospital Parking Garage
Massive below-grade excavation for underground parking facility
With approximately 200,000 cubic yards of export, this project included the mass excavation of an entire city block from 60 to 75 feet below roadbed, in order to construct an underground parking facility.

Merrill Creek Business Park
Earthwork and site clean-up to accommodate sale of land for development use
This 93 acre, 2.2 million yard mass earthwork project was accomplished to prepare a site for sale. Earthwork projects like this can be performed prior to and/or in conjunction with the sale of land to suit a specific developer or user.

The New Bellevue Place Hyatt Regency
Large scale, below grade excavation and export for mixed-use project
A 3-acre excavation, 75 feet in depth, this approximately 400,000 cubic yard project was accomplished so that the developer could construct underground parking for an upscale mixed-use building.

Sumner Corporate Park
Grading, mass export, off-site roadway construction
This industrial project within the city limits, includes 140 acres of grading for an eventual 3 million square foot build out. Work includes relocation of over 4.5 million cubic yards of soil, as well as 6,000,000 square feet of grading and off-site roadway construction.

Preston Industrial Park
Earthwork project with preload, export, soil treatment, stream by-pass and wetland mitigation
Located just outside of Issaquah in King County, this commercial project consisted of preload install and removal, treatment and placement. This was the largest soil amendment project in King County in 2005 and had many challenges including a stream by-pass, soil treatment, and wetland mitigation due to the close proximity of a sensitive environment.

2200 Westlake
Huge, downtown multi-use building excavation with use of conveyor system
This project created the largest hole in Seattle for a single, multi-use building. This excavation required the use of our conveyor system and strategic traffic planning due to it's location in tight quarters and nearby condominium homes. 200,000 + yards of material was removed to accommodate this building's footprint.

Dania Distribution Facility – Dupont
Strip, export, and cut-to-fill with utilities
This warehouse located in Dupont, Washington consisted of strip and export, cut-to-fill and site utilities. The General Contractor's location in Beaverton, Oregon required long distance coordination of construction means and methods.

Federal Way Crossing
Multi-year site development with cut-to-fill, rockery installation, structural excavation, backfill, and fine grade and erosion control
Located in Federal Way, Washington, this large 2-year retail project at a prior truck stop location consisted of cut-to-fill, rockery installation, structural excavation and backfill, fine grade and erosion control. Coordination of our site work with extensive remediation and underground storage tank removal proved a unique and exciting challenge.