Merit Construction signed a contract with Talking Rain Beverage Company in Preston Washington for a tenant improvement project. The project will encompass the remodel of existing office and laboratory space into four independently functioning, fully upgraded, modern laboratories with new equipment using the latest technology.  In addition to the laboratories, Merit will be converting a small section of the building’s warehouse into a flex space used for multiple functions within Talking Rain’s Research and Development Department. 

“It is exciting to be part of a project with a company founded in Washington State that has seen such great success and expansion, and who’s products are now found on the shelves of every grocery store across the country,” said Adam Coleman, Project Manager of Merit Construction. “Talking Rain has a great culture and team; it will be exciting to help them expand their capabilities even further.” 

Merit is working with Tahoma Design Group, and will be responsible for all aspects of construction including demolition, framing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, finish work, painting, fixtures, case work and equipment installation.  Merit will be working with long time partners Tacoma Plumbing, Ostlund Electric, Commercial Hardware, United Refrigeration, DL Henricksen, Sullivan Painting, and many others to complete this project. 

About Merit Construction  

Merit Construction is a full-service commercial general contractor serving the Pacific Northwest. As a local company, they feel that with each and every project comes the opportunity to build the future of their communities. For over 60 years Merit has built a solid reputation for market excellence, drawing on their history of quality, integrity and solution-driven leadership. Anchored by dedicated employees, their team provides innovative solutions and technical knowledge delivered by licensed, trained and accredited tradesmen who value on-time and on-budget quality construction. They offer a wide range of services from general contracting to team build and value engineering, all of which can be applied to new construction, remodels and renovations, tenant improvements, building maintenance, and historic renovation projects.