At Merit, we build everything on character and are always pursing excellence. We are dedicated to building a workplace that rewards and recognizes our employees for their loyal contribution and are always looking for ways to support the growth of individuals and our company as a whole, in order to serve our clients with the best care possible. We recently ran an internal campaign titled "Chasing Excellence."
Read MoreAs you may have seen on our social media, July was busy with our most recent campaign, "Challenge Accepted." We were so lucky to be joined by organizations within our community for this including The Boys and Girls Club, Olive Crest, and TCF Architecture. The purpose of this campaign was to flip the switch on challenges. To see obstacles as opportunities for growth, and face them with a #ChallengeAccepted mindset.
Read MoreLast fall, The DYOJO held a local sock competition, SOCKTember, to raise sock donations for the homeless. Merit Construction participated in the competition taking 2nd place, under the team name “Tacoma Sockhawks,” collecting a total of 1,450 socks. This year we are back and are ready to beat last year’s numbers. The competition is a fun way to get connected, boost morale, and make a difference in the lives of those in our communities.
Read MoreCovid marked a huge challenge for me and my family in many ways, but it also opened the door for me to carry out my dream full time. I am looking forward to the future of this business and getting to feed so many wonderful people.
Read MoreAs the leader of an organization, it’s our job to keep morale high, maintain employee focus and keep the company goals and productivity in the forefront. How do we, as leaders rise above the stress of a challenge and positively lead through it?
Read More“I want to lead with Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Being a father is a blessing and maybe the most important thing a man can do. It can be incredibly tough sometimes and also incredibly rewarding. To all the dads out there that tough it out through the good times and the bad and support your kids through it all, I salute you!”
Read MoreProgressive Design Build, is the Team Build of the Public Works sector. (RCW 39.10) The projects start with a General Contractor/Architect Team being chosen based on qualifications or best value selection for a certain project. This is followed by a process whereby the owner then “progresses” towards a design and contract price with the team. A huge benefit of Team Build, or Progressive Design Build, is it simplifies and streamlines the procurement process and puts a schedule to the project. This is a big change from the public sector’s “lowest bidder” model, and we are excited for this market to reap the benefits Progressive Design Build offers. Merit has been utilizing Team Build since pioneering it during the construction of the Tacoma Dome and it is encouraging to see other people recognizing the value in it.
Read MoreOur Principal, Tammy Birklid, recently switched her Mom hat for her Boss hat, as she welcomed her daughter Audrey to the team at Merit. We checked in with Tammy to get her thoughts on being a Mom, and working side by side with her daughter.
"I want to wish every Mom a very happy Mother's Day. It is the job I am most honored to have. When our marketing team asked me to share my thoughts on being a Mom, it felt like fun timing to share the news of Audrey joining me at Merit.
Read MoreMerit 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreSpecial 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreJosh Gobel from Thomas Architecture Studios (TAS) and Merit Construction teamed up to give a new look to Capital Christian Center church in East Olympia, WA. The tilt-up panel building was built in 1980 and originally housed the East Olympia Movie Theater situated off the busy intersection of Martin Way and College Street.
Read MoreThis Fall, Merit Construction is launching its new campaign, “Build What Matters”. The campaign is a marketing and branding initiative to continue sharing Merit’s vision of building the future of local communities while sparking inspiration in others within the South Sound to work towards building what matters most to them. Merit aims to encourage building places of hope, building relationships, building unity, and building stronger communities together.
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