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Is there anything better than a room full of puppies and kittens? As a fun holiday treat, our wonderful HR team scheduled a visit from the Oregon Humane Society's Mobile Cuddle Crew today. In the best win-win situation, the baby animals get socialization and we get a serotonin boost. Enjoy the photos and consider a visit to the Oregon Humane Society for your next furry family member! 🐶 🐱 Link to view all the adoptable pets: https://buff.ly/3P7HhBE

BRIDGE Housing has achieved another milestone in capital markets by becoming the first nonprofit housing provider to issue publicly offered tax-exempt construction bonds.   This offering raised $71.5 million to help finance hollywoodHUB, a major new affordable housing community in Portland, Oregon, and was four-times oversubscribed – reflecting strong investor confidence in BRIDGE. This type of bond enabled us to borrow at a below-market rate, saving $2.5 million in construction costs.   A huge thanks to KeyBanc Capital Markets for underwriting the offering, KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment for providing equity and debt financing, and BRIDGE’s Capital Markets and Development teams for extending our legacy of tapping institutional capital to create affordable housing. We look forward to breaking ground soon!   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtSF3esk

Honored and humbled to be amongst such great company on the Portland Business Journal's Oregon's Most Admired Companies list. Not only did we land at #6 in our category, but also in the top 10 across all industries. Our people are the best in the biz, and our legacy is one of improving communities. Pair this with the amazing organizations we’re fortunate to partner with, and it’s clear we’ve found a winning combo! 🎉 https://buff.ly/4gkcdL1 #buildingcommunity #empoweringpeople #mostadmired #walshco

A heartfelt thank you to the Professional Business Development Group (PBDG) for hosting an incredible evening and honoring Bob Walsh and Walsh Construction Co. with the prestigious Building Legacies Award! The 2024 PBDG Building Legacies Gala was a wonderful celebration of community, impact, and the progress we've made together this year. From inspiring stories to meaningful connections, it was a night to remember! We are deeply grateful to the PBDG family for the event and for their incredible work in the community. PBDG is committed to advocating for equity and inclusion in the construction industry, offering mentorship, and providing critical resources to minority and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). Their mission goes beyond building structures; it’s about creating opportunities for individuals who have faced historical barriers. Through training, technical assistance, and robust advocacy, PBDG is empowering its members to thrive, break down systemic inequities, and foster a more inclusive, accessible construction industry. Here's to continuing this journey together! #walshbuildscommunity #pbdg #professionalbusinessdevelopmentgroup

Our Walsh team has officially completed work at the vibrant Four Amigos Beloved Community in the heart of Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood. This six-story, U-shaped building will significantly benefit the south Seattle community by providing 87 affordable family-size homes, affordable bilingual childcare services provided by El Centro de la Raza, and a new 2,600 square-foot home for the Church of Hope. The building’s design embodies El Centro de la Raza's vision to address the needs of the families they support, featuring a central outdoor play area, efficient space utilization, and elements representing the Afro-Latinx community through vibrant colors, hand-painted tile murals, and sculptures. A huge shoutout to our great team of Sandi Tovias, Joe Geise, BJ Graham, Jesus Montiel, Anthony Sherman, and Wendy Kato for delivering this project safely and to the highest level of quality! El Centro de la Raza Beacon Development Group SMR Architects

🏆 Big news! A huge congratulations to the Salem Housing Authority for earning the prestigious 2024 Residential Development Award for Major Community Impact from Novogradac & Company LLP! We're thrilled to have played a role in this impactful project. Shout-out to Walsh Construction Co. team stars Brandi Pine (Bernhardt) and Duane Stearns for their exceptional contributions — your hard work truly shines! 🎉 Special thanks to our partners and collaborators: U.S. Bank for providing $2.8 million in historic tax equity; AC+Co Architecture | Community; and the Housing Development Center. Yaquina Hall, the historic renovation of the former Oregon State Hospital Nursing building, is now home to 52 supportive housing apartments. This eight-year transformation turned an aging nurses' dorm into a lifeline for vulnerable populations, including those with serious mental illness. Together, we’re building a brighter future! #WalshConstruction #CommunityImpact #AffordableHousing #HistoricPreservation

We're topped out at Julia West House! 🏗️ 👏 At 12 stories tall, Julia West House is CDP's first high rise and the tallest cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure of its kind in Oregon. JWH is an amazing example of how mass timber can be a viable option for delivering cost effective affordable housing that is sustainable and beautiful. Using mass timber has created impactful schedule and cost savings, making the project possible. The efforts of our team to bring CLT to this project as been a magical dance of collaboration across disciplines and we're really proud to see every major milestone met. The site is extremely tight, which has required our design/build partners to be in lock step with one another at all times. A huge s/o to Holst, Walsh Construction Co., KPFF Consulting Engineers and Carpentry Plus, Inc. JWH is a PSH community designed to serve houseless elders and BIPOC individuals who are exiting chronic homelessness. The building will provide 90 studio and one-bedroom homes with resident services tailored by Northwest Pilot Project, Inc., Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA), and The Community for Positive Aging. These organizations will collaborate with Multnomah County’s Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) and the Coordinated Access system to identify and transition future residents into the building.

The Affordable Housing special section of Seattle's Daily Journal of Commerce is live and full of valuable information. We are especially fond of the article in the link below. Co-authored by our Senior Project Manager, Dale Newcombe, this article is packed with intriguing details and lessons learned from the highly-efficient integrated design efforts at Tacoma Housing Authority's Housing Hilltop project. Through a disciplined, collaborative approach with SMR Architects beginning early in preconstruction, the team delivered this 231-unit, design-build, mixed-use project ahead of schedule and under budget. 📖 Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4fQGl0a #targetvaluedesign #designbuild #housinghilltop #walshtacoma

It’s Giving Tuesday! ♥ Generosity is a core value at Walsh. From our annual Employee Giving Campaign to the many worthy organizations we support and the countless volunteer hours we dedicate, we are proud to give back. Today, we encourage you to think of ways you can make a difference in your community. ◽ For local resources in Oregon, check out: https://buff.ly/41c3Xba ◽ For Washington, visit: https://buff.ly/4gciSpS #GivingTuesday #GiveBack #WalshCares

A big thank you to the Walsh and RDF teams for an inspiring tour of Dekum Court Phase 2! This transformative Home Forward redevelopment is addressing a critical need for affordable family housing by creating 190 homes. Spanning 5.3 acres, the project includes a thoughtful mix of 80 two-bedroom, 41 three-bedroom, and seven four-bedroom units to meet the diverse needs of families. Home Forward’s phased redevelopment approach prioritizes stability for current residents, particularly the many children attending nearby schools, by minimizing disruptions and fostering a sense of continuity and security throughout the process. The project is progressing beautifully, thanks to the dedication of our Walsh team — Brian Johnson, Brian Ames, Howie Petker, Christopher Melendez, Dylan Ludiker, and Sara Schubert — and the exceptional collaboration with LEVER Architecture. By implementing clear communication and phased planning, the team is ensuring a safe, secure environment while keeping the needs and well-being of residents at the forefront. Their thoughtful construction process emphasizes safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Together, we’re making meaningful strides in delivering a project that will positively impact the community for generations to come! #WalshBuildsCommunity #AffordableHousing #FamilyHousing #WalshAffordable