The Rafn Blog
Generational Differences in the Construction Industry
Much has been written about how younger generation(s) in the workforce like to do things differently and how “more experienced” generations are resistant to change, but do those generalizations hold true in the construction industry? We talked to a variety of our staff across the generational spectrum to find out.
Building a Waffle on a Peat Bog
Getting this project off on the right foot took extra care due to a geological oddity of the Greenwood neighborhood: It's built on a peat bog.
Spotlight : Congregations For The Homeless
Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) operates a winter men’s shelter in Bellevue as an emergency overnight shelter providing men with a hot meal and a safe place to sleep. Their staff also connects these men to vital resources, helping them toward security, stability, and independence.
Procuring the Best Vendor Pricing
Charming the Specialty Contractor/Vendor Community
Utilizing Technology in the Punch List Process
To make sure all final touches on any construction project are perfect a punch list process is essential.
LuLu's Tusk Now on Display at the Burke
After an 8.5-foot long Columbian mammoth tusk was discovered at the bottom of the excavation for our AMLI South Lake Union 2 building, it has has been on quite an adventure.
Spotlight : Mercy Housing - 10th Annual Power of Home Breakfast
It was a pleasure getting to join our table for the 10th Annual Mercy Power of Home breakfast.
Spotlight : CREW Luncheon - Women of Influence
This was my first opportunity to attend CREW’s annual Women of Influence event and I will certainly plan to keep it on my calendar.
The Lean Methodology of Project Scheduling
Lean scheduling is a way to combat delays and “firefighting” with careful, collaborative planning that ultimately increases efficiency and reduces waste. Delays and “firefighting” may seem like a typical part of the construction process – but it doesn’t have to be that way.