Services & Specialties
Better building through service, craft, and science.
Are you looking to purchase land? A feasibility study gives you the necessary information to assess the potential of land for development and construction so you can make an informed decision. We provide a report on buildability, access, utilities, zoning, and more.
Feasibility Study
If you can dream it, we can build it. We have extensive knowledge and understanding of building methods that work for the PNW. Let Big Blue’s team deliver the experience clients not only rave about, but feel like home the moment you step in the door.
Custom Homes
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional experience and service. Our team members have impeccable attention to detail, utilize the highest quality materials, and our network of architects and designers can help bring your vision and ideas to life.
Renovations
Our skilled craftsmen and designers work closely with you to create a space that aligns with your brand identity and business objectives. Enhance efficiency, create a welcoming atmosphere, and stand out from the competition.
Commercial Construction
High-Performance Building
What is a high-performance building? Does it mean LEED-certified buildings that are energy and water-efficient? Facilities that are people-friendly and get high marks from occupants for creature comforts?
Yes! A high-performance building is all those things and more… Whether fan speeds, fire safety, landscaping, or lighting efficiency. It means thinking on both a micro and macro level about how building systems interact, and how building occupants interact with those systems. It is considering every aspect of the home, accessibility, fresh air, aesthetics, safety, ADA compliance, economics, and even artwork.
High-Performance House Principles
Big Blue builders keep several principles at the front of their minds when building, including:
Comfort
Health
Efficiency
Durability
The idea is to enhance the insulation and thermal isolation in the design of the home using …
Advanced building envelopes
Heat recovery ventilation
High-performance windows and doors
Aside from the fact that HPB homes lay the foundation for a green energy grid thanks to their ability to reduce the demand on the power grid, HPB houses come with an exceedingly high number of benefits — the top being:
Higher air quality
Uniform temperatures in your home
Lower utility costs
Low exterior maintenance requirements
Creature comfort
"High-performance" is how those in the industry will think about and define successful buildings in the future.
ROI of a High-Performance Home
There is a commonly held perception that high-performance buildings are expensive, which often creates a barrier to adopting high-performance benchmarks. However, research shows that the long-term financial benefits of HPBs outweigh the initial costs of investment, save energy, save water, cost less to operate, produce less waste, and have more satisfied occupants compared with typical buildings. In short, they deliver cost savings and tenant satisfaction.
It’s all about the Details. Details. Details.
Some features of our Quality Control program are:
Thorough research and planning prior to construction ensures only the highest quality materials & products best suited to the local climate are used
Full-time, on-site involvement by an experienced superintendent
Meticulous monitoring of all installations during construction
Thorough inspections of all systems upon completion of installation and prior to being covered up by subsequent work
Quality awareness meetings held with all employees and subcontractors
We take great pride in handling all finish carpentry in-house, which always makes a lasting impression on our clients. Finish carpentry is what got us started over 15 years ago with our sister company CDS Installers, and we remain rooted in our beginnings. Our unwavering commitment to excellence in finish carpentry has established CDS Installers as a regional leader in both commercial and residential construction.
“Quality is evident the moment you pull up, the level of attention to detail is undeniable. Time, care, and pride shines through in all the finish work.”
-Kelly Bishop, Developer