Don Lauren

Summary of Qualifications

Don Lauren’s 33 years in the construction industry have taken him across the western United States as a journeyman carpenter. He has worked in Washington, Arizona and California on projects ranging from single-family residences to theaters, libraries and hospitals. Lauren’s creativity and problem-solving skills serve him well as a Charter superintendent. He is dedicated to completing schedules ahead of time and under budget, and credits his close communication with project owners as a great part of his success.

Selected Projects

• Trailwalk Apartments – completed construction defect repair of 120-unit apartment complex within an aggressive, fast-track, three-month schedule; replaced damaged support columns, replaced flashings and rebuilt decks while complex remained occupied
• Bellevue Condominiums – reconstruction of all exterior water damaged decks; removal of original siding and repair of water damaged material; installation of new vinyl siding at 100-unit condominium complex
• Carillon Heights Condominiums – removed topping slab and old membrane and installed new membrane and pavers; completed work on schedule despite increase in project scope from $440,000 to $1.3million; coordinated difficult access to project surrounded by water.
• Ballard Retirement Center – complete construction defect repair of retirement residence; stucco reclad
• Marvin Gardens Apartments – stucco reclad of downtown Seattle apartment complex on south and west elevations
• Naval Station Everett – supervised construction of five new buildings at federal site, including security canine kennel and naval firing range