The Rafn Blog
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.
Spotlight : Denise Louie Education Center
Rafn is excited to be able to support the Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) and their mission to provide multicultural early learning and family support services to Seattle’s low-income, immigrant and refugee communities.
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.
The Ins and Outs of Insulation
Which type of insulation is best for a given project?
Kaiten-zushi Construction Procurement
Kaiten-zushi is a sushi restaurant where plates of sushi are placed on a rotating conveyor belt that winds through the restaurant and moves past every table. The final bill is based on the number and type of plates of consumed sushi.
8 Steps to an Effective Team Meeting
Construction teams bring together a broad group of people to accomplish a set task: to construct a building.
What Makes a Well-Rounded Construction Professional?
At the heart of the Rafn Company’s mission statement is “Building Success for our People”.
Project Tour : Town Hall Seattle Renovation
Our project at Town Hall Seattle is a complete renovation of this 35,731 square foot performance arts building.
Ground Improvement Using Rammed Aggregate Piers
You walk out onto the construction site where a large excavator is beginning to dig down for a new building foundation, you’ve worn tall rubber boots, but a nervous feeling sets in as you begin to sink in the mud.