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General Contractor Magazine lists Credo Construction, Inc. as one of the 8 Best Commercial Contractors in Bellingham, WA.

” If you are looking to start a business in this city, then get to know eight of the best commercial contractors in Bellingham, Washington. These contractors were evaluated based on their experience, expertise, awards and recognition, and portfolios.” ~ General Contractor Magazine

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Nov 14, 2011 – Dave Gallagher / The Bellingham Herald

Construction has begun on a new office building for Cargill.
The 7,000-square-foot facility is being built at 5200 Industrial Place, in the Pacific Industrial Park north of Wilson’s Furniture. Credo Construction, Inc. is the general contractor on the project, while SYB Holding Co. is the developer of the site. Credo is using the Hi-Tech Tilt system, a concrete tilt-up method of construction that will have a brick exterior, said Clarence Kobes of Credo.

Cargill is expected to be in the new facility by March.

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 138,000 people in 63 countries. It has a feed and grain facility at 5744 3rd Ave. in Ferndale.

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July 6, 2011  Linda Twitchell / Building Industry Association of Whatcom County

Congratulations to Credo Construction for receiving Whatcom County’s second 5-star Built Green® certification, for owner Clarence Kobes’ home on Northwood Road in Lynden! Special features include an ICF foundation, geothermal radiant heating system, and polished concrete floors. High-efficiency materials including energy-efficient windows and insulation values. The 4, 715-square-foot home, which has four bedrooms and an attached double-car garage, was built on an infill site with attention to preserving existing landscape features. As required in the Built Green® program, the home is Energy Star® approved.

March 14, 2011 – Isabelle Dills/The Bellingham Herald

Each week, The Bellingham Herald takes a closer look at a business or an ongoing construction project in Whatcom County. This week: Mercer Transport and Distribution in Blaine.

What is happening? Credo Construction broke ground Thursday, March 10, for a new 11,250-square-foot cross dock facility for Mercer Transport and Distribution in Blaine. “The schedule is only three months of construction with steel erection happening at the beginning of April,” said Controller Kevin Lynch, of Credo Construction.

The space will include 2,000 square feet of office space, said Clarence Kobes, project manager. Mercer will use the facility to operate a U.S. Customs exam station. Cargo will be delivered to the facility for examination as determined by Customs and Border Protection, according to Mercer’s website.

Where is it? 1525 Boblett St.

Who is doing the work? Credo Construction, Inc. is the contractor. Architect Robert Matichuk worked with Credo on the project.

How much does is cost? $1.1 million

Scheduled completion date? Early June

December 20, 2010 – Dave Gallagher \ The Bellingham Herald

Bernie and Kristen Hansen of HBHansen Construction, Inc. were named Builder of Year at the Building Industry Association of Whatcom
County’s 2010 awards ceremony held Dec. 15.

Approximately, 80 BIAWC members, guests, public officials and executives of other Whatcom County trade associations attended the
banquet, which hands out awards in 10 categories and installs the 2011 Board of Directors.

Winners of the Remodeling Excellence awards, from the Master Remodelers Council:

  • Residential Kitchen Remodel Under $30,000: Pat Rose, Rose Construction.
  • Residential Remodel/Addition $75,000 to $150,000: Brian Evans, Green Mountain Homes.
  • Commercial Remodel Over $250,000: Clarence Kobes & Todd Lapinsky, Credo Construction, Inc.

August 4, 2010 – Dave Gallagher \ The Bellingham Herald

Bellingham-based Credo Construction, Inc. recently received a first-place national award for design and construction in the category of commercial buildings.

Credo Construction was honored by Metallic Building Co. for its work on the 8,708-square-foot Deltalok building at 5711 Barrett Road in Ferndale. The Deltalok office facility and warehouse features facades and canopies with two types of metal wall panels applied horizontally and a third type applied vertically to match the look of an existing building on the project site.

Credo Construction completed the Deltalok building in August 2009.

Credo’s work on the Deltalok building was featured on the cover of the August 2010 issue of Metal Construction News and in its story on offices and mixed-used buildings.

Credo Construction is general contractor specializing in all phases of construction, including commercial, industrial, custom homes, pre-engineered steel buildings and remodels. Licensed in Washington, Hawaii, Alaska and British Columbia, the company recently completed a $1.5 million expansion of Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship and construction of a McDonald’s restaurant in Bellingham. For more information, call (360) 676-1904 or visit credoconstruction.com.

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Feb/March 2010 – Helen Harris / Park Place Post

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December 7, 2009 Isabelle Dills / The Bellingham Herald

Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship goes green with new addition

Each week, The Bellingham Herald takes a look at an ongoing construction project or a business in Whatcom County. This week: Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship.

What is happening?
The Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship is adding 10,000 square feet to the existing church building. The new addition will house a large  meeting space, offices and classrooms. The frame of the building is up, the building has been weather-proofed and the windows are installed, said Todd Lapinsky, president of Credo Construction. Crews are now focusing on doing exterior concrete work, installing ramps and putting in electrical and plumbing systems.

Where is it? 1708 I St.

Who is doing the work? Credo Construction Inc.

How much does is cost? $1.5 million

Scheduled completion date? March 17, 2010

What is noteworthy about the project? “We’re going as green as possible,” Lapinsky said. Crews demolished a building on site and used those materials to create the interior trim of the new building.

The project includes the installation of a rainwater collection system where water run-off from the roof will be collected into barrels, said David Verret, owner of Urban Design Group. When those barrels reach their maximum capacity and overflow, the water will be directed into rain gardens for underground irrigation, Verret said. The building will also have a ductless, energy-efficient heat pump system, he said. The roof will be outfitted with electrical boxes for future solar expansion if the church wants to invest in solar panels, Verret said.

Sources: Todd Lapinsky, president of Credo Construction. David Verret, owner of Urban Design Group.

July 16, 2009 – Puget Sound Business Journal

Groundbreaking was held recently for a 200,000-square-foot, $30 million pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Blaine, in northwest Washington near the Canadian border.

The plant will be operated by Viva Biopharm USA, which is a subsidiary of Viva Pharmaceutical of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.

The three buildings are expected to be completed in two years and will manufacture generic drugs, over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, nutritional products and cosmetic products. Eventually, up to 300 people could work there, according to Credo Construction Inc. of Bellingham, which is building the project.

June 26, 2009 – Dave Gallagher \ The Bellingham Herald

Bellingham-based Credo Construction, Inc. was recently given an award for the Top Residential Exterior Remodeling Project in the state.

Credo Construction received the award at the Building Industry Association of Washington’s Excellence in Remodeling awards program on Wednesday, June 17, at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine. The company was recognized for its work on the Chuckanut Mountain house of Jim and Judy Woods. Credo Construction was the only Whatcom County contractor to win one of the BIAW’s 2009 Excellence in Remodeling Awards.

The remodel integrated some of today’s most modern materials and building techniques, resulting in a contemporary look and design, according to a company press release. The entire envelope restoration included new decks and glass railings, reverse board and batten siding installed with a rain screen, metal roofing, and custom windows and doors. A three-car garage was relocated to enhance the view of the home. Project design was completed by Tirzah Woods of Woods Design Studio.

Todd Lapinsky, president, and Clarence Kobes, project manager, are co-owners of Credo Construction, Inc. The Bellingham general contractor specializes in all phases of construction, including commercial, industrial, custom homes, pre-engineered steel buildings and remodels. Credo Construction is licensed in Washington, Hawaii, Alaska and British Columbia.

For more information, call 676-1904 or visit credoconstruction.com.

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Reach DAVE GALLAGHER at dave.gallagher@bellinghamherald.com or call 715-2269.

May 4, 2009 – Isabelle Dills \ The Bellingham Herald

Each week, the Bellingham Herald takes a look at an ongoing commercial construction project or profiles a business in Whatcom County. This week:  The Deltalok building.

What is happening?
Crews are erecting the steel frame of the Deltalok building in Ferndale. Crews broke ground last month on the building, which will house the U.S. division of Deltalok, a global company that provides green building materials.

Where is it? 5711 Barrett Road

Who is doing the work? Credo Construction Inc. is the general contractor for the construction.

How much does is cost? The cost of the construction is just shy of $1 million

Scheduled completion date? Construction is expected to be completed by July or August 2009.

What is noteworthy about the project? The building has 9,000 square feet and is made of pre-engineered steel. It will have 5,700 square feet of office space for sales staff with the rest being a warehouse facility. Employees are currently using office space at the Emerald Bay Events facility, which is on the same property. The new building will give employees 10 to 12 new offices, conference rooms and lunch rooms.
The new warehouse facility will give the company adequate space to store their product.

March 13, 2009 – Dave Gallagher \ The Bellingham Herald

Scott Walker, president of Walkers Carpet One Floor & Home, was named Whatcom County Business Person of the Year at an awards banquet on Thursday, March 12, in Bellingham.

General Contractor, Credo Construction of Bellingham received Small Business of the Year honors and Tatango, which offers free group text and voice messaging services, was selected as Business Startup of the Year. Sid Baron was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award. The 23rd-annual awards banquet, presented by Northwest Business Monthly, drew more than 400 people to Bellingham’s Lakeway Inn & Conference Center.

The other award finalists were:

  • Business Person of the Year – Wayne Langei, president/CEO, Whatcom Educational Credit Union; Nancy Steiger, CEO/Chief Mission Officer, St. Joseph Hospital; and Jeff Voltz, general manager, Community Food Co-op.
  • Small Business of the Year – Chocolate Necessities, Credo Construction, Moka Joe and Net Solutions North America.
  • Start-up Business of the Year – Bellingham Pasta Co., Haven Design Workshop and Jump Around Fun Zone.

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