Construction work doesn’t have a reputation of being a touchy-feely or joyful occupation, but we can tell you: it definitely is. The Swinomish Playground Remodel project was filled with all the feels from beginning to end.

It started with a lot of excavation work, and like Levi, our civil production manager, says, “[We] get to be big kid[s] playing in a giant sandbox with real Tonka trucks.”

Eventually, after building a covered learning area and restrooms; installing sheds, play equipment, and playhouses; and landscaping the space, we were able to give an amazing group of kids . . . 

We’re no strangers to community giving. For our most recent Team Highline Volunteer Day, we joined forces with WaFd Bank and Peoples Bank to participate in Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County’s Home Builders Blitz. The day we volunteered, we got to work on framing and adding fireproofing to a four-unit townhome project that is part of the Mateo Meadows Community in Everson, WA.

Our team contributed a total of 50 hours to this project. We brought together team members from every department: build, civil, design, and admin . . . 

When our team at Highline Construction started planning to take on more commercial construction projects in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, we had one big fear to contend with: how would we establish ourselves as the same beloved general contractor for commercial construction as for residential construction without losing heart? We have a reputation for quality construction that also delivers high on experience – building not just homes, but lasting relationships. Would we be able to do that in the commercial realm? Would our clients still feel a sense of connection with us? Would we feel a connection with them and with the projects?

Working with Spark Museum of Electrical Invention recently to transform their . . . 

We are so excited to have recently launched our latest giving effort – a new program to encourage youth in Whatcom County to embark on an entrepreneurial path. The Youthpreneurs of NW Washington Awards will provide $5,000 to one Youthpreneur of the Year and two $2,000 Honorable Mention awards.

This program is the brainchild of Highline Construction’s founder and owner, Trevor Swezey. “I started my first company, Lawn & Order, at the age of 15. All I had was ambition and my dad’s lawnmower, but it was a start,” says Swezey. Fast forward 24 years and . . .

Whether you are looking to launch your first brick and mortar business or your hundredth, creating the perfect commercial space for your business to be successful is essential. If you own the building your business will be operating from, you will have more freedom, but even as a tenant, there’s a lot you can do to create a win-win scenario for you and the landlord through a thoughtful commercial tenant improvement project.

In this post, we will answer some frequently asked questions about the commercial tenant improvement process. Knowledge is power, and we want you to feel equipped to create the . . .

Building a custom home is a large endeavor, but it is also a rewarding process so long as you select the builder that is right for you and your project. To help you find that perfect builder, we unlock five secrets we believe are essential to setting a custom home build up for success. We build custom homes in Bellingham, WA, but the below tips can be applied to any . . .