The Rafn Blog
How to Get Construction to Start on Time : Part 1
In construction, "Time is Money" and saving both are essential for project owners and developers. Once a project is under construction, its success is measured by two statements: "on time" & "on budget."
Counterpart : Todd vs. Todd
This edition of Counterpart pits two long-time Rafn Superintendents against each other. Who better to compare Todd to than Todd? And as you will read, these two have more similarities than most!
Spotlight : Seattle City Light Energy Funding Opportunities
Save cost and increase energy efficiency?? Sounds too good to be true, but Seattle City Light is offering a variety of rebates for installing efficient systems in just about every type of building, new and old, commercial and residential.
Dimensioning For Success : Part 2
In part two, we will start our deep dives into specific areas of the building. As we are a contractor, this discussion will follow the construction sequence: excavation, foundation, framing, interior, and exterior.
Spotlight : Preserving Old Fire Station #23 for Byrd Barr Place
This Place’s Spring 2022 issue featured an informative Donor Focus article by SHKS Architects recounting the history of Seattle’s Fire Station #23 and describing the mission and services of Byrd Barr Place who own the building.
Dimensioning For Success : Part 1
Designing and constructing a building is a complex undertaking. Designers draw hundreds of pages to convey their vision. Contractors are experts at bringing that vision to life.
Fill us in Phil : Green Lake North Apartments Episode 03
Episode 03 : Tiebacks, Rakers, and Mass Excavation
PSBJ Top 100 Workplaces in Washington
We are so excited to be ranked #19 (medium companies category) in this year's Puget Sound Business Journal Best Workplaces in Washington state list!
Spotlight : PLUSH NRW Housing Efforts
We wanted to share some of the excellent progress made at the Bellevue City Council meeting on July 5th regarding our "Next Right Work" housing efforts.