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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.

What do you picture when you think of metal buildings? Did you know that metal buildings can look like conventional buildings?

If you're looking for a commercial building that offers the durability and protection of metal frames and sidings while giving you the aesthetics of a conventional building, look no further.

In the Fall of 2020 we launched our #BuildWhatMatters campaign and teamed up with local businesses to do a fun giveaway. Our hope was to lift up and inspire our local communities to work towards building what matters most to them. Little did we know this would serve as the foundation for something much bigger.

This week on the Merit Matters podcast, Tammy sits down with Josh Dunn, Founder and CEO of the local publishing company, Premier Media Group. Josh is the creative leader behind Premier Media's award winning publications including 425, 425 Business, South Sound and South Sound Business magazines. He is passionate about being an entrepreneur and helping lead, grow, and cultivate his local business community.

On our latest Merit Matters episode, we sit down with Andrew Browne, Precept Wine CEO and Founder of Browne Family Vineyards. Browne shares how he got started in the wine industry, lessons he's learned, and the type of legacy he wants to leave for his family and community; all of which were greatly inspired by his late grandfather, William Bitner Browne.

Today we'd like to take a moment to show our gratitude for one of our subcontractors, Tacoma Plumbing & Heating. They are a local subcontractor whom we've had the pleasure of working with for over 30yrs. They're a family-owned business, providing clients with excellent design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and piping systems.

Meet our client Tacoma Mountaineers and special guest Geoff Lawrence, Volunteer, Former Board President and Former Tacoma Branch Chair of The Mountaineers. Geoff is an outdoor enthusiast and although he loves the world-class instruction from The Mountaineers, what got him hooked years ago was The Mountaineers Community; a community that has continually supported one another with their time, talent and treasure for over 100 years.

Special guest and Merit's new client, Joe Moyer, President of Skookum Archers Club and Range, shares how one of the largest and oldest archery clubs in Washington state is expanding to further serve our community with intention and purpose.

Listen in to find out how this local club is making it possible for all to safely enjoy their 40+ acre facility.

This month on our Merit Matters virtual series we are highlighting conversations around our latest campaign, "Build What Matters."

Today we are featuring special guest, Jeff McInnis, a Member of the Board of Directors from Safe Streets.

A thorough and deliberate pre-construction process is extremely important to ensure the project goes as planned and all potential needs are identified and addressed. While pre-construction services can happen at various levels of the design phase, it is recommended to implement these services early in the concept design phase of the project to ensure seamlessness throughout.