Over the past few weeks, we’ve had a lot of fun partnering with our local libraries to make the excitement of excavation accessible to children in our communities. Though we make financial or in-kind contributions to more than a dozen local organizations each year, our engagement is usually in a behind-the-scenes capacity. With this project, we got to engage directly with the kids who participate in library Storytime programming. It was really special.

We visited the Bellingham Public Library and the Ferndale branch of the Whatcom County Library System where Levi read a construction-themed picture book, answered questions about working in construction, and gave kids the chance to climb aboard one of our favorite excavators: our ...

We did it! It has officially been one year since we started our civil division! We thought it best to ask our civil production manager, Levi Nyberg, to respond to our questions about Highline’s first year doing civil work. Though we’ve all been a part of the journey, Levi has been in the thick of it, and we’re extremely grateful for all he has done, and all he continues to do, to make Highline successful in our commitment to our clients, our employees, and the community. Here’s what Levi had to say…

Every week, we get asked about the cost to build. We suspect our honest answers to this question often turn folks away and lose us sales, but we just can’t shake our integrity. In this post, we’ll share tips for how to avoid getting bamboozled and the realities of what you can expect financially.

Why All the Confusion?

Home-building hopefuls often get starry eyed as the result of relying on sources who don’t actually build houses. Let’s take a look at some of the most common sources people turn to for building cost information...

Whether you’re building a custom home or taking on a major remodel or addition, perhaps the most important decision you will make is who will be on your team, guiding you through this journey to make it successful. Who will design your project? Who will build it? We find people are happiest when they have one answer to both of those questions. Say hello to the design-build model.

When Highline started in 2011, we were a small construction company. We worked hard to ...

June is National Homeownership Month. Being in the business of building and remodeling dream homes, we’re well aware of how meaningful homeownership really is. In the spirit of this celebration, we were pleased to be able to contribute to a recent Redfin article aimed at helping homeowners make the best use of their garage space, and we were absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to interview one of our favorite local realtors, Brandon Nelson. Here’s what Brandon had to say…

You’ve made that big decision to build a custom home or take on a major remodel or addition. You can’t do it alone, but how do you select the team that’s best for you? You’ve been fantasizing about your new home for a long time, but actually embarking on the process can be stressful if you don’t find the right people to support you. In this post, we’ll consider the differences and similarities between designers and licensed architects in order to empower you with a bit more knowledge you can apply to building your dream team so ...