Aldrich + Associates, Inc.

HAZZAH! Aldrich was named one of Washington's Best Places to Work!!! We're thankful for our team members who make the culture at Aldrich so special and incredibly honored to be recognized among the best 100 companies to work for in our region.

Our Puyallup Health Center project was featured in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Read all about it!

https://www.djc.com/news/co/12163993.html

Thanks to partners in construction Community Health Care, Rock Project Management Services, LLC, and Miller Hayashi Architects

Nearing the finish line on the Community Health Center of Snohomish County's South Everett project. Thanks QED Lab Inc. for the shout out and sharing the great photos - the building looks GOOD!

Aldrich Embarked on a New Kind of Challenge – A Blood Pressure Challenge
Did you know 1 in 25 construction workers have cardiovascular disease, and that high blood pressure is the leading cause? High blood pressure can lead to devastating health consequences. That’s why we’ve joined together with the American Heart Association - Washington (AHA) to do something about it – raise awareness with a one-month-long blood pressure challenge. Have you taken your blood pressure lately?

Blood Pressure Education Reaches Hundreds Across Aldrich Jobsites + Office
Our objective was to raise awareness with everyone working on our projects (no matter the company or job description) on how making simple lifestyle changes can improve overall heart health. Because of our efforts, 80% of 155 participants made at least one positive lifestyle modification like getting more exercise, taking 15 minutes every day to relax/decompress, eating more veggies, and cutting out sugary foods. By the end of the four-week challenge, 60 people reported reducing their blood pressure from the first week.

The goal of the is to create awareness and save lives – and we did that! We received positive feedback from many of our subcontractor partners who participated in the program. Holmberg Mechanical brought a beautiful basket of heart healthy snacks to our office with a thank you note. One of their longtime employees took their blood pressure onsite, found out it was too high, and sought medical attention. And they weren’t the only one. During the challenge, eight participants made a doctor’s appointment after learning their blood pressure numbers were high. When a participant makes a doctor’s appointment as a result of learning their numbers, the AHA considers it a lifesaving win!

Read more about the challenge on our blog:
https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/post/aldrich-embarked-on-a-new-kind-of-challenge-a-blood-pressure-challenge

It takes A+ Team!
Special thanks to the team at American Heart Association - Washington led by Julia Martin, Senior Development Director for their direction and support. AHA guided us every step of the way in planning and provided us with all the tools and metrics necessary for a successful challenge.

We couldn’t have pulled any of this off without the efforts of our field leadership and the who coordinated everything from communications, to assembling blood pressure table kits, to delivery of said kits, to arranging lunch orders, to customizing tee shirts, and so much more. Thank you to Ann Warner Smith, Lara Taber, Dave Gray, John Schuh, Matt Perhatch, and John Beaston.

During , we ask ourselves, what does it look like when we say safety is a top priority?

The construction industry's focus on safety is ultimately about resilience — when everyone goes home each day feeling safe and secure in their work, we can keep moving forward in building communities that support people in leading healthy, fulfilling lives.

Aldrich + Associates focuses on health and science renovations and new construction, where working safely means working differently, particularly for construction in occupied facilities where active care never stops. These types of projects require innovative approaches, consistency in protocols, and clear communication — this is where Aldrich excels.

Read about Aldrich's approach to building a secure culture of safety in health and science construction from General Superintendent/Safety Officer Matt Perhatch in Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Construction Safety Week Special Feature May 6, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gzTNY4QV




Thank you to our clients, partners, and article contributors Northwest Kidney Centers, Seattle Radia, Omega Morgan, CBRE, Mahlum, Communication Resources Northwest, Sara Halicki, Lara Taber, Brett Price, Andrew Murphy, and David Nusser.

Administrative Professionals Day is the perfect opportunity to honor our A+ Team administrators. We know how hard they work to support our teams and we recognize their contributions are key to Aldrich’s success, every day, on every project. For all you do, we're celebrating you, Kelley Osterholtz, Michele Smith, Ann Warner Smith, Carol Cone, and Deb Kavran on this 2024.

We love our work delivering the highest quality veterinary facilities because we love our pets.

A lot is going on inside this building that will benefit our communities’ when the work is completed. This new specialty and emergency pet hospital will expand BluePearl Pet Hospital’s 24/7 veterinary services into the greater Olympia area.

Thank you to our partners in construction Joseph from Sea-Tac Electric, Scott from Olympic Interiors, and our own Aldrich Superintendent Dave Parham for sharing photos of your with us to help us celebrate !



https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/events/nationalpetday

In celebration of and , we express our heartfelt gratitude to Northwest Kidney Centers for our enduring partnership in construction, a relationship spanning three decades, and hundreds of successful projects including Northwest Kidney Centers Seattle Flagship featured facility!

At Aldrich, we’re there for each other, to cheer each other on, and there’s nothing more powerful!

Regardless of job description or title, upbringing, education, or background, each of us is connected through this one incredibly important calling – construction. By no small measure, our work is essential to the health of our communities, making it inherently demanding. As women working in this chosen field, to conquer our responsibilities and thrive requires a sense of belonging, respect, and unity built through our relationships.

That’s why being a member of the A+ Team is so special. Aldrich is a workplace where camaraderie, acceptance, and support are foundational in our personal successes – in our careers and our lives. We don’t leave anyone out in the cold, we lift each other up!

Aldrich project manager Dharminder Kaur recently visited the Radiance Learning Academy in Redmond Ridge. She spoke to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students about her career in construction. Although the audience was young, Dharminder aimed to inspire and be an example to a new generation of construction workers. Although it may take years to see any recruits from the presentation, the team is proud of Dharminder for sharing her experiences with the class. Her daughter, Meher, was beaming with pride as she and the students were excited to wear hard hats and safety glasses, and everyone took home Aldrich swag.

"It's been quite a journey and I have never wanted to leave..." says Superintendent Christian Sanchez as he reflects on his 15 years with Aldrich.

Christian, your Aldrich story is inspiring, and you are truly a role model to the A+ Team. You exemplify Aldrich’s values of authenticity, tenacity, integrity, humility, dedication, and more, so thank you for giving Aldrich 15 years of excellence. The future looks bright for you in this next phase of your career!

Read more on our news blog about Christian's 15-year journey with Aldrich including his most memorable projects, influential mentors, testaments to his character, and why Christian says "Aldrich feels like my home – there’s no need to go elsewhere.”

https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/news/superintendent-christian-sanchez-reflects-on-his-15-years-with-aldrich

NATE JENSEN WROTE THE ALDRICH ESTIMATING PLAYBOOK

Lead Estimator/Preconstruction Manager Nate Jensen Celebrates 10 Years with Aldrich. Nate has literally and figuratively written the Aldrich playbook when it comes to our estimating and budgeting processes. “Aldrich is very fortunate to have Nate leading our estimating team. He is incredibly smart and adept at building estimating tools around the unique requirements of our healthcare clients. There is never guesswork or shortcuts when it comes to his estimates which gives us, and in turn our clients, absolute confidence in the information we are providing”, President George Ward said about Nate’s contributions to Aldrich.



Read more about Nate and his contributions to Aldrich at: https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/events/nate-jensen-wrote-the-aldrich-estimating-playbook

At Aldrich, we believe that relationships are the foundation for our success. We are proud of our project achievements, grateful for our partners in the built environment, and honored to be the premier general contractor for health and science facilities. Most importantly, we are thankful for the priceless contributions of our people — the A+ Team. Happy New Year!

“People love getting a paycheck!” Michele Smith exclaimed when asked by marketing assistant Ella Rogers about her five years as an accounting administrator with Aldrich. Michele’s statement may be true, but that’s not why we’re celebrating our amazing coworker. “Michele never fails to put a smile on my face and tears in my eyes from laughter. She brings a lot of joy to the office and makes you feel welcome,” said Carol Cone.



Read more of Michele's story at: https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/events/people-love-getting-a-paycheck

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Aldrich President George Ward sat down with team member, John Beaston, Tool/Yard Manager, last week to learn more about his story and Native American Heritage.

John is a favorite of the Aldrich family because of his friendly, outgoing demeanor. Always engaging the team in authentic conversations and humor. John’s reputation for his love for food is legendary…he mysteriously seems to make every project BBQ and office birthday celebration! John was born in Farrington, NM, and is half Apache and half Navajo. John never knew his father, but he and his mother (Apache) moved to the Rocky Mountains outside of Denver where she worked as a lineman for the Denver power utility company. John learned early from his mom that if he wanted something, he needed to work for it.

We spent over an hour learning about his childhood, college soccer career at Regis University, adventures fishing in Bristol Bay, and journey back to Washington and path that led him to Aldrich…but that’s another story!

John wears his Native American heritage proudly in his colorful hats, jewelry, and clothing. But even without his outward appearance, his heritage shines through in his resourcefulness, love of family, and creativity. John doesn’t participate much in his own Apache and Navajo tribe events in the southwest but loves to participate in local Native American powwows, salmon bakes, and other heritage events. He makes war shields from rawhide and other custom creations. John used his creative efforts for a trophy for the biggest fish in Aldrich’s annual salmon fishing trip!

I asked John what one thing our society could learn from Native Americans that would benefit us today. While there are countless failures and atrocities in the history of how America has treated our Native Nations to criticize, John showed the grace of Chief Seattle. “Taking care of elders,” John replied. John could not understand why Americans spend a fortune to send their parents away from the family.

Perhaps we should reflect on what it says about our society as a whole. Global elderly care services is evaluated at $1,100 billion in 2022 (LinkedIn Pulse August 29,2023) and it is well documented that life expectancy significantly declines for those in nursing homes versus independent or with family.

As we gather this weekend with our families for Thanksgiving, I will remember our conversation John, and consider how my family will respond to my mom’s declining health. Thank you, John, for being a valued team member, friend, and wise counsel!

"35 YEARS WENT BY PRETTY QUICK!" says Superintendent Dave Nusser

As our longest-tenured team member on staff, Dave has seen a lot of changes in his more than three decades with the company. One thing that hasn't changed is Dave's commitment to the highest quality project delivery for our clients and building relationships along the way.



https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/events/35-years-went-by-pretty-quick-says-superintendent-dave-nusser

We are grateful for the opportunity and proud to support Northwest Kidney Centers Discovery Gala in raising funds to bring much-needed kidney disease healthcare services to our communities.

Our Discovery Gala would not have been possible without the support of our 2023 Presenting Sponsor, Aldrich + Associates, Inc.. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in the fight against kidney disease!

Aldrich is committed to fostering a Culture of Care, heightening the awareness to advance inclusion.

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Aldrich President George Ward Reaches a Significant Milestone in his Career—25 years with Aldrich + Associates!

From intern to project engineer to project manager and now president, George has dedicated his career to Aldrich. George began in the industry as a draftsman and laborer until he joined Aldrich in June of 1998. “I wish everyone could have met the intern, George, 25 years ago,” wrote VP of Operations, John Schuh. “His year-after-year transformation into now leading our organization can only be defined as incredible."



https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/events/2023-marks-25-years-at-aldrich-for-george-ward

We love supporting Color Me Important! We couldn't be more proud to share a message of acceptance and inclusion and strengthen our communities by providing local teachers with the supplies they need for their diverse classrooms.

We are honored to support Northwest Kidney Centers and sponsor the ! Thank you for the opportunity to help strengthen the health of our community. We're looking forward to an amazing evening!

💘🍸 Love is shaken, not stirred! Meet Discovery Gala Muddler & Shaker contestants Marshall Glaze and Kwame Appiah from Netflix's Love is Blind! These talented contestants will work alongside a top mixologist to shake up a delicious cocktail and mocktail combo, all for a great cause. Help support life-changing kidney care by donating to Kwame & Marshall and help boost their chance of winning!

Click here to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/marshall-kwame-1689705219295

Thank you to our sponsors! Without sponsors like Aldrich + Associates, Inc. and DCI Engineers, we would not be able to provide the programs, scholarships, events, and more that we offer to our members! Not only that, but many of these companies represent leaders, volunteers, and creators within SMPS Seattle.
To learn more about our sponsors and sponsorship opportunities, visit https://lnkd.in/gMQe4Gn

Aldrich project engineers took time out of their busy schedules to tour Northwest Kidney Centers Seattle flagship clinic project on this beautiful blue-sky summer day. Thanks to PE's Madison Balcom and Alex Tetz for leading the tour and sharing the unique challenges of this project and their lessons learned. Quoting Vice President John Schuh "Aldrich got better today and that's our goal."

Estimator + DEI Manager Ramona Denny is celebrating 5 years at Aldrich and fellow Aldrich teammates agree—we are grateful Ramona is Part of the A+ Team!

“Not only is Ramona a great estimator and fun person to be around, but she is also a deep and thoughtful person," says President George Ward, “Her international experience and understanding of people from different cultures is a tremendous advantage in connecting and building relationships.”

Congratulations Ramona!

https://www.aldrich-assoc.com/blog/news/events/estimator-dei-manager-ramona-denny-celebrates-5-years-with-aldrich