Lofts at the Round Featured on Daily Journal of Commerce Website

Charter CDR project “Lofts at the Round” was recently featured on the Daily Journal of Commerce website.  To read the article, please click here.  For more information on Lofts at the Round, please click here. 

Charter and Barker Martin Present First Co-Webinar on Construction Defect Litiation and Repairs

Eric Jackson of Charter Construction and Angie Bagby of Barker Martin present a webinar presentation titled “Construction Defect Litigation and Repairs:
How a Great Community Manager Can Make Every Project a Success.”  With useful information regarding selecting the professional team (attorney, building consultant, contractor), types of questions an HOA should ask, what to look for in a contractor, etc., the presentation is a great resource for Homeowner Associations and Community Managers.

To view the webinar, please click here.

Charter Carries on the Tradition of Continuing Education

Our team of dedicated, experienced professionals continually seeks improvement and challenge.  We employ and retain the most skilled and the most committed.  Our staff combines the best real-world construction know-how with leading edge practices and technologies. 

What better way to hone those skills in this ever evolving industry than with continuing education.  Charter proudly supports Norm Kraakmo from Seattle and Ron Crosby from Portland for stepping up to better themselves.

Northwest College of Construction (NWCC) and The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) offer programs for life-long learning and successful career advancement in the construction industry.  The Supervisory Training Program (STP) is developed, updated and field-tested by and for contractors. Courses focus on the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage people, schedules, equipment and materials.

Charter’s Eric Jackson featured in AGC Oregon – Columbia Chapter Magazine

Eric Jackson, Charter Construction’s Vice President of Oregon Operations, was recently interviewed by the Associated General Contractors for an article regarding the challenges and rewards of construction careers.  Read the full article here. 

Charter Construction becomes a member of Disaster Kleanup International, Inc. Responding 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

As a general contractor and leader in construction defect repair for over 25 years, Charter Construction expands its services to include a full service insurance team. Charter DKI specializes in technically demanding and schedule-intensive insurance remediation projects for clients seeking efficiency, quality and value. Covering all counties in Washington and Oregon, our in-house crews and professional partners have extensive experience investigating, resolving and repairing damaged structures.

Click here to learn more. 

Charter’s Frank Firmani Announces Retirement

In response to Frank Firmani’s announced retirement, the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce ran a feature discussing Charter’s conception and Frank’s role in the Northwest construction industry.  Click here to read the article. 

Charter Crews Power Through Seattle's Extreme Winter Weather

During one of Seattle’s worst winters with temperatures colder than they’ve been in 40 years, the crews at the Equinox jobsite were warm and toasty as a result of some quick thinking.  As reports warned of the encroaching storm, the team threw together a makeshift roof so that work could continue while the rest of the city came to a halt. 

Charter Construction teams up with Energy Trust of Oregon

After researching ways to save the owners at Chinook Way Apartments money while improving the condition of the buildings, Charter was able to give back to the client $45,000 cash for replacement windows through the Energy Trust of Oregon.  To further lower operating costs and conserve energy, low flow shower heads, sink aerators and CFLs were installed in all 124 units.  ETO is a non-profit agency developing programs that create cash incentives for homeowners to encourage them to increase energy efficiency. 

As a recent Trade Ally of the Energy Trust of Oregon, Charter Construction will continue to find ways to be green and save money for its clients.

Charter's Tobias Residence Featured in the Seattle Times

The Tobias Residence, a home built by Charter in 2005 was recently featured in The Seattle Times. Located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, the modern home was designed by E. Cobb Architects and features cool design elements such as acrylic tread stairs and aluminum exterior clad ding over a rain screen system. 

Charter Promotes Leadership and Continuing Education

Nik Peterson, Sr., a superintendent at Charter Construction in Seattle, demonstrated leadership in registering himself and his entire crew (Keith Bazemore, Rand Jarman, Nik Peterson, Jr.) in the Construction Technical Skills Program which included courses in Introduction to Blueprints; Interpreting Plans & Specs; Quality Take Off; and Estimating & Bidding.  His desire to reach higher and continue learning is a considerable asset to Charter.

Charter and OSKA Building Capitol Hill Condominium

Charter Construction was recently featured in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce for our participation in the construction of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen's first condominium project, 1111 East Pike. 

Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, 1111 East Pike is slated for completion later this year.  Progress is underway with the recent pour of the building's third level PT slab.  

For more information on 1111 East Pike, please see our Current Projects page or read the full DJC article here.

Charter Helps Portland Students Learn More About Construction

Charter Construction's Eric Jackson was recently featured in the East PDX News about his involvement in Portland's ACE Academy, a high school program for students wanting to learn more about the construction trade.

The school will open this fall and they had information nights for parents and prospective students.  To read the full article, click here.

Charter Construction Plants its Flag in Portland

Charter Construction just recently placed its "flag" over the new Portland office:  a large backlit sign.  The new office is located just south of the Ross Island Bridge and the sign has great visibility.  It's estimated that over 42,000 vehicles will pass by each day -- great advertising for Charter's Portland team.