NW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Owner: NW Federal Credit Union – VA Branch
Architect: Galloway Architects
Completion: April 2000

Charter knew a tight site and an even tighter budget would make the NW Federal Credit Union VA Branch job a challenge, but crews stepped up to the plate, even when a substantial delay threatened to throw the project off track.

Located on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Seattle, the new branch involved site work and construction of a freestanding wood-frame building with two drive through lanes. During initial excavation, Charter discovered hazardous materials on the site, which resulted in a 30-day delay in the work. Despite this potential setback, Charter rose to the challenge, finishing the job ahead of schedule and under the original budget estimate.