FORMA Construction

FORMA Construction FORMA (est. 1985) delivers projects across Washington state through design-build, GC/CM, JOC, and DBB contracts.

Providing construction services to public and private clients throughout the Northwest, FORMA pairs seasoned construction management teams with master craftspeople to deliver detailed analysis and job sites focused on both safety and efficiency. With an extensive portfolio that includes retail, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, FORMA has been successfully delivering quality construction p

rojects for thirty years. FORMA's unique company culture encourages employees to share creative ideas and empowers those employees to implement complete solutions. An energetic workplace, FORMA seeks out challenging projects and matches them to our teams of hard-working, problem-solving construction professionals

Sailing into the weekend like ~ 🚢🏗️After seven years in the making, the historic Parthia tugboat has officially arrived ...
08/21/2026

Sailing into the weekend like ~ 🚢🏗️

After seven years in the making, the historic Parthia tugboat has officially arrived at her final destination: the Olympia Waterfront!

In partnership with the South Sound Maritime Heritage Association, FORMA helped bring this long-awaited project to life as the 120-year-old, 50-foot tugboat took to the air above a crowd of fans this week. A 240-ton crane lifted her from the trailer and carefully set her in her new home.

It’s not every day you get to watch a tugboat fly. 😎

Speaking of fabulous interns! Today was our summer intern Sam’s last day at Hazen High School. She surprised the team wi...
07/31/2026

Speaking of fabulous interns! Today was our summer intern Sam’s last day at Hazen High School. She surprised the team with a hand-drawn illustration commemorating her time with us.

Travis White, our General Foreman at Hazen, shared, "Today is Sam's last day as our summer intern, and she surprised us by bringing in donuts along with this handmade drawing she created for us. It was such a thoughtful gift, and she did an amazing job."

Thank you for all of your hard work, Sam! It’s been a joy having you on the team, and we wish you all the best in what’s next. Moments like these make the job even sweeter. 🍩💙

From the jobsite to the office, our interns have been busy building more than projects—they've been building skills, con...
07/30/2026

From the jobsite to the office, our interns have been busy building more than projects—they've been building skills, confidence, and the future of our industry. 👷📐

This summer, we're lucky to have 9 amazing interns on the team: 2 laborer interns, 4 college interns, and 3 high school interns. They come from Saint Martin's University, Hazen High School, Seattle Public Schools, the University of Washington, Loyola Marymount University, and Washington State University, bringing interests and majors in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Community, Environment, and Planning.

They're asking great questions, taking on new challenges, and reminding us that fresh perspectives make every team stronger.

Happy National Intern Day to the next generation of builders, problem-solvers, and innovators—we're glad you're part of our team! 🚧🎉

School’s almost out, and the students at Hazen are counting down the days! Last Friday, a few of our field crew members ...
06/08/2026

School’s almost out, and the students at Hazen are counting down the days!

Last Friday, a few of our field crew members swapped their hard hats for judges’ gavels and helped evaluate projects in a Hazen High School woodshop class. Let’s just say there are some birds around Renton about to move into some pretty impressive new homes. 😎 🐦

One of the most rewarding parts of our multi-phase Hazen High School project for Renton School District has been becoming part of the school community. Our team has had opportunities to support everything from special events to classroom activities, and the enthusiasm our crews show every time says a lot about the incredible team at this site.

Shoutout to Jeremy "Chef" Gilbert, Joel Farwell, Gabe Phillips, and Gio Franco for volunteering their time and encouraging the next generation of craftspeople.

A major milestone for the future of Port Angeles! 🏗️Last week, students, staff, community leaders, and project partners ...
05/21/2026

A major milestone for the future of Port Angeles! 🏗️

Last week, students, staff, community leaders, and project partners gathered onsite to celebrate the placement of one of the final structural steel beams at the new Hurricane Ridge Middle School. Over 450 students signed the ceremonial beam before it was lifted into place, leaving their mark on a school that will serve generations to come. The FORMA team, School Board, Capital Advisory Committee, Integrus Architecture, and Vanir added our signatures too, a small but meaningful nod to everyone helping bring this project to life.

One of the highlights of the day was seeing Port Angeles School District Superintendent Michelle Olsen suited up and safely hoisted into position to help install a structural steel bolt alongside the project team, a fitting symbol of the District's hands-on commitment to the future of education in Port Angeles.

Thank you to the Port Angeles community for trusting us with this work. We're proud to help build it.

As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, we’re thinking about all the ways the next generation finds its way in...
05/01/2026

As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, we’re thinking about all the ways the next generation finds its way into the trades: sometimes on a jobsite, sometimes in a classroom, and sometimes through something as simple as LEGOs (or complex, depending on whom you ask!). 🏗

From Try-a-Trade events and Pierce County Construction Career Day to STEAM nights, school visits, student groundbreakings, and hands-on activities, these moments give students a chance to see construction up close, ask questions, try something new, and picture a future they may not have considered before.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to the Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, and field leaders who keep that future moving every day. So much of this industry is learned person to person, by watching, asking, practicing, and being taught. Thank you to the mentors who make space for that learning and help the next generation find their footing in the field.

Swipe through for a few of our favorite student engagement moments, and check out the links below for more apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship resources.

City of Seattle Apprenticeship Guidebook:https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/FAS/PurchasingAndContracting/Labor/ApprenticeshipGuidebook.pdf
ANEW Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: https://anewcareer.org/

Apprenticeships aren’t just important, they’re essential. ✅ In 2026, the industry will need to attract an estimated 349,...
04/30/2026

Apprenticeships aren’t just important, they’re essential. ✅

In 2026, the industry will need to attract an estimated 349,000 new workers to meet demand, and apprenticeships are one of the best ways to build that future from the ground up. They create pathways for people to learn a skilled trade, earn while they grow, and step into long-term careers with stability, opportunity, and purpose.

They also help our industry keep up with a changing workforce by closing skills gaps, supporting the next generation of builders, and evolving how we train for the realities of modern construction.

Today, we’re celebrating our current apprentices with a few field photos of the next generation of builders in action. 🛠

04/29/2026

It’s , and we’re celebrating the people building their futures in the trades.

As workforce dynamics continue to shift, more people are choosing construction as a strong alternative to a college path. When we asked our apprentices why they chose the trades, one theme came through loud and clear: stability.

Construction offers a living wage, health insurance, the ability to save for retirement, and opportunities for long-term growth. For our apprentices, it’s more than a job; it’s a career path with a future.

Check out what they had to say below!


Resources:
Western States Carpenters: https://wscarpenters.org/join-the-union/
Western States Carpenters Training Fund: https://www.wsctf.org/
Laborers International Union of North America: https://www.liuna.org/

The future of construction is already on the jobsite. 💪😎 It's National Apprenticeship Week, and we’re celebrating the ap...
04/28/2026

The future of construction is already on the jobsite. 💪😎

It's National Apprenticeship Week, and we’re celebrating the apprentices who show up every day ready to learn, build, problem-solve, and grow in the field.

Across FORMA, we currently have 20 apprentices working on 9 different projects, including Carpenters and Laborers gaining hands-on experience delivering meaningful work for our clients and communities.

Construction apprenticeships continue to dominate nationally, representing 35.7% of total apprenticeships across all industries. Here at FORMA, our apprenticeship numbers tell a story we’re proud of:
- 20 apprentices total
- 75% Carpenters and 25% Laborers
- 10% women apprentices, above the national average of 4.7%
- 6 apprentices who have worked on multiple FORMA projects

Many of our apprentices have been with FORMA throughout their entire apprenticeship, building their skills, confidence, and careers alongside our project teams.

We’re proud to support the next generation of skilled builders and leaders. See you tomorrow for an inside look at our apprentices on the job!

Well, wood you look at that, the Maritime Innovation Center is nearly complete! Last week, we were proud to help host an...
04/14/2026

Well, wood you look at that, the Maritime Innovation Center is nearly complete!

Last week, we were proud to help host an AIA Seattle tour at Fisherman’s Terminal alongside The Miller Hull Partnership, PND Engineers, Inc., and The Greenbusch Group, sharing a closer look at the remarkable transformation of the Port of Seattle’s historic former Ship Supply Building utilizing mass timber.

Now nearing completion, the Maritime Innovation Center is pursuing full Living Building Challenge certification, the world’s strictest environmental metric, with only 35 buildings worldwide certified to date.

It is the kind of work that demands patience, precision, and a whole lot of coordination, and it is an accomplishment we are incredibly proud to help bring across the finish line.

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