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Hoffman Construction is proud to share that Hoffman Project Manager Noelle Idehara was honored as a Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon Woman of Vision last night. The DJC Women of Vision program supports and recognizes the women who are shaping our built environment with their leadership, mentoring efforts, community involvement, and the promotion of industry diversity. Here are just a few of the many reasons Noelle was honored with this award.   Noelle consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership in delivering intricate projects across various sectors, including historic facilities, occupied educational buildings, and mixed-use facilities. As Hoffman’s most senior project manager on education projects, Noelle has spearheaded a variety of projects, including Seaside High School, Mountainside High School, Lincoln High School, and the Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School modernization project. Noelle is actively involved in mentoring young women within Hoffman Construction, and she helps create opportunities for the future generation of women in the construction industry. By sharing her knowledge, experiences, and insights, she empowers aspiring professionals to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Noelle’s dedication to mentorship not only contributes to employees’ personal and professional growth, but also helps bridge the gender gap in the industry, paving the way for a more diverse and equitable future. Noelle is very active in her community. She volunteers in classrooms, with parent organizations, and helps coordinate school fundraisers and events. Noelle coaches a youth baseball team and was involved in the Ace Mentorship program to help the next generation of construction professionals. Noelle mentored students at Boise State University during the construction of Jack's Urban Meeting Place and participates in student outreach sessions at local high schools. Please join us in congratulating Noelle. We are very proud of Noelle’s accomplishments and we are grateful that she plays such an instrumental role on the Hoffman team. Congratulations Noelle! #djcwomenofvision #hoffmanbuilds

Our President and CEO Dave Drinkward was one of the keynote speakers at this morning’s Linfield University School of Business YET symposium. Dave spoke to a packed room about the importance of mental health, the benefits of building healthy professional relationships, the prevalence of suicide in the construction industry, and how suicide prevention is a deeply personal topic for us here at Hoffman. Hoffman Vice President Dave Garske contributed his own personal connection to suicide and shared our company’s efforts help save lives through training, sharing resources, establishing GUTS rooms at our project sites, and most importantly, destigmatizing conversations about mental health. “We’re not doing this to change our profits,” said Garske. “We’re doing it because it’s the right thing to do.” Thank you for including us in your program, Linfield University, and for letting us share our company’s history and philosophy about prioritizing mental health. #ToughEnoughToTalk

Today is the first day of Inclusion in Construction Week and the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter and Hoffman Construction Company invite and encourage your participation. Our Director of Inclusion Mel Jones, MCA, ECMCA explains why this week is so important, why construction is the backbone for every other industry in the world, and why we all need to work together to ensure the construction industry is successful and inclusive. #hoffmanbuilds

Hoffman Construction Company and our Director of Inclusion Mel Jones, MCA, ECMCA are looking forward to Inclusion in Construction Week which begins in less than 48 hours. Please take a look at the many resources and events being offered by the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter - and join us in helping create a more inclusive construction industry for everyone. #hoffmanbuilds #constructioninclusionweek https://lnkd.in/gkHTtmKs

Next week, October 14 - 18, the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter is hosting Inclusion in Construction Week. This is a week dedicated to trainings, resources, sharing best practices, and building business connections that support a more diverse and inclusive workplace in the construction industry. Please visit their website for more information and to register for events. We're looking forward to it!

It's been four days since Seattle's newest landmark opened to the public, and our social media feed is still filled with pictures of Overlook Walk. In an effort to keep this trend going for as long as possible, we wanted to share a few more. Overlook Walk wouldn't have become a reality without the hard work and dedication of the City of Seattle, FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE WATERFRONT Pike Place Market Foundation Magnusson Klemencic Associates, hundreds of craftworkers, and the Seattle community at large. Together we made an ambitious vision a reality - and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Seattle now has a green, accessible community gathering space that offers sweeping views of the Puget Sound and connects the city's downtown core, Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and ferry terminals. This project is a testament to Seattle's rich cultural heritage and its stunning natural beauty. If you plan on heading to Seattle, please don't leave town without experiencing Overlook Walk in person for yourself - you won't regret it. #hoffmanbuilds

At Hoffman Construction we work hard every single day to be the contractor that people choose for their most important projects and their toughest challenges. We push our entire team to achieve their best, deliver on promises, and set new industry standards for safety, quality, cost control, schedule, and sustainability. Students, we're going to be visiting a lot of college campuses this month. If we're coming to a career fair near you and you’re interested in learning more about what it's like to be a part of the Hoffman team, please make sure to stop by. We'd love to talk to you more about career opportunities available in the construction industry. We hope to see you soon. #hoffmanbuilds #CollegeCareerFair Washington State University University of Washington University of Idaho Oregon Institute of Technology Santa Clara University Oregon State University

The day is finally here and we couldn't be more excited. Seattle's Overlook Walk officially opens to the public at 4:30pm. We can't even wait a couple more hours for everyone to see what we’ve been working on these past few years, so here's a quick sneak peek of what you'll soon be able to see for yourselves. This new public, accessible pathway connects Seattle’s beloved waterfront to Pike Place Market and Seattle’s urban core. It offers a stunning elevated panoramic view of Elliott Bay, the Olympics, and Mount Rainier. It also provides seating areas, terraced landscaping with native plants, slides, and other play elements for the whole family to enjoy. Overlook Walk is not only a functional pathway to connect Seattle's most popular attractions, it’s also an exquisite work of art and tribute to the Pacific Northwest. All this is thanks to the brilliant design of The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP. We're pretty sure you’re going to love it, but we'd love to know what you think. Please comment below if/when you see it for yourself. #hoffmanbuilds City of Seattle FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE WATERFRONT Pike Place Market Foundation Visit Seattle Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Semiconductor chips, or microchips, are a crucial component in today’s modern day society. Most of us are aware that chips are necessary in our smart phones and computers, but do you know they're also necessary to operate most of our cars, coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, and fitness trackers? Chips are used to retrieve signals, store data, and give us necessary, sometimes lifesaving, information every single day. Which is why semiconductor factories, also referred to as “Fabs”, are so important. Since 1995 Hoffman Construction has built over 20 semiconductor factories around the U.S. and the Middle East. We’ve learned a lot along the way, and we’ve taken lessons learned to improve our processes, increase our efficiency, and complete the construction of fabs with an unprecedented safety record. Being in business for over 100 years means that we’ve had to change and grow over the years, and we are proud to be on the cutting edge of the semiconductor business and support an industry that touches the lives of everyone in the world. #hoffmanbuilds